The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology [Hardcover]

Marilyn Bakker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471809403 | ISBN-13: 978-0471809401 | Publication Date: September 8, 1986 | Edition: 1

The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology Packaging technology is of vital importance in all manufacturing industries. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology is designed to provide a comprehensive reference incorporating 188 topics from "Acrylics" to "Zero-Crush Concept" for a wide audience of engineers, technologists, and scientists who seek an introduction to unfamiliar aspects of the packaging process. In addition to providing an exhaustive reference for packaging engineers, the book is also designed to serve, for example, polymer chemists developing new products. It will also meet a need in all technical libraries for an authoritative basic reference on packaging. The 188 entries have been written by 225 acknowledged experts in academia and industry, and each has been reviewed by other experts in the field for completeness and objectivity. This encyclopedia provides coverage of all stages of the packaging process from raw materials through distribution. Multiple articles are included on all major topics, such as bags, boxes, cans, cartons, coextrusion machinery, decorating, filling machinery, films, plastics, steel, and testing. A significant contribution to packaging literature, this encyclopedia brings together in a single volume expertise from many disciplines. It contains many landmark articles, such as blow molding, corrugated boxes, fabricated cans, steel cans, economics of packaging, glass container design, glass container manufacturing, indicating devices, multilayer flexible packaging, paper, specifications and quality assurance, and international standards and practices. Numerous bibliographies accompany the articles. In addition, the encyclopedia includes over 200 tables and nearly 600 figures—all prepared with the cooperation of a distinguished Advisory Board. The result is a unique, informative work that will serve the diverse interests and concerns of those in the field of packaging with authoritative, reliable, state-of-the-art information of the subject.

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From the Publisher

Comprehensive and authoritative coverage of all stages of the packaging process, from raw materials through distribution. Written by 225 experts in academia and industry, this compendium incorporates 188 topics ranging from acrylics to the zero-crush concept. Contains multiple articles on all major topics, such as bags, boxes, cans, cartons, plastics, testing, and others. Includes many landmark articles, including blow molding, corrugated boxes, fabricated cans, steel cans, the economics of packaging, and glass container design and manufacturing. Numerous bibliographies accompany the articles, and more than 200 tables and nearly 600 figures supplement the material.

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Editorial Board Members of the Advisory Board Mr. Bernard P. Braun, Package Works, Inc., Wilton, CT Dr. Aaron L. Brody Vice President, Strategic Services, Schotland Business Research, Princeton, NJ Mr. Edmund A. Leonard, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Mr. Alfred H. McKinlay, Consultant in Packaging and Handling, Pattersonville, NY Dr. Chester J. Mackson, Director Emeritus, School of Packaging, Michigan State University East Lansing, MI Mr. Frank A. Paine, Consultant in Packaging Technology and Management, Surrey, UK Mr. Stanley Sacharow, Executive Director, The Packaging Group Inc., Milltown, NJ Managing Editor Dr David Eckroth, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. The Wiley Encyclopedia of Packaging Technology contains important information about every aspect of the packaging industry—covering:

• Materials: polymers and films, papers, and foils
• Conversion Processes and Products: glass manufacture, plastics and processing methods, tin-mill products, heat sealing, laminating, multilayer flexible packaging, can fabrication
• Packages and Supplies: corrugated boxes, sealing tapes
• Packaging Machinery and Equipment: fillers, cappers, conveyors
• Design: cushion systems, bottles

Plus articles on regulations, standards, environmental concerns, recycling, economics, education, trademarks, patents, and much more.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 768 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (September 8, 1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471809403
• ISBN-13: 978-0471809401
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.7 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,789,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All encompassing packaging book - But the 2nd edition is out, January 16, 1999

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Andrea Mandel "Ladyengineer" (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This book has been a terrific single source of information on most aspects of packaging materials, production and processes. It has been the first place I look for background information for packaging I am unfamiliar with, and a good brush up for things I haven't dealt with in a while. However, there is a second edition from the same publisher that came out in 1996 or 1997. Many technologies change over the years, and it pays to get the updated version (which I would say even if I didn't have an article in the later edition).

5.0 out of 5 stars USEFUL INSTEAD OF USED, August 31, 2009

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Alberto De Andrade "ALBERTO2K9" (São Paulo, SP, Brazil) - See all my reviews
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There are two words to define "THE WILEY ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PACKAGING TECHNOLOGY": very useful! Although it's a used book, I could find the most important things related to the Packaging Technology. Soon I'll look for more good choices like that.

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Alberto