Plastics for films

• What is a polymer (Thermoplastic, Duroplast, Elastomer)
• Relation between structure and property
• Production

Film Production processes

• Definitions
• Cast films
• Blow films
• Oriented films

Properties and testing of films

• Mechanical
• Optical
• Thermal
• Barrier

Film classes and properties

• Polyethylene, PE-metallocene, PE copolymers
• Polypropylene
• Polyester
• Polyamide
• Polystyrene

Systems

• Seal-peel Systems
• Laminating
• Vaporization
• Barrier und MAP Packaging
• Tray seal und FFS (Form Fill Seal)
• What film for what application (Exercises)