ABSTRACT

Now in its third edition, the Handbook of Package Engineering is still considered the standard industry reference on packaging materials and engineering. This text is a useful source of information for anyone involved in packaging. Designed as a refresher on packaging fundamentals, this complete guide also provides information on recent changes in

chapter 1|30 pages

Elements of Packaging

chapter 2|28 pages

Paper and Paperboard

chapter 3|46 pages

Films and Foils

chapter 5|24 pages

Bags, Sacks and Pouches

chapter 6|34 pages

Folding Cartons and Set-Up Boxes

chapter 7|20 pages

Fibre Tubes, Cans and Drums

chapter 8|92 pages

Plastics

chapter 9|30 pages

Glassware

chapter 10|32 pages

Metal Containers

chapter 11|38 pages

Pressurized Packaging

chapter 12|36 pages

Labeling and Decorating

chapter 13|28 pages

Caps and Seals

chapter 14|22 pages

Corrugated Fibreboard

chapter 15|28 pages

Wood Containers

chapter 16|24 pages

Cushioning

chapter 17|38 pages

Machinery Selection and Specification

chapter 18|18 pages

Preshipment Testing

chapter 19|14 pages

Quality Control

chapter 20|48 pages

Laws and Regulations

chapter 21|22 pages

Packaging and the Environment