Bücher der Reihe Plastics Engineering

Combines fundamental theory, systematic experimentation, disciplined research, and logical procedures to simplify the thermoplastic selection process as well as reduce production cost and time. This title contains features such as rheology property data and recycling in resin selection.

An explanation for engineers and chemists working in such industries as paper, paint, and textiles, of the operating mechanisms involved in the physics and chemistry of polymers and colloids as they apply to emulsion polymer manufacture and use. Outlines the various available materials, how they are

Covers applied polymer processing, presenting a range of technologies and furnishing the data on polymer components, properties, and processibility. This title reviews fundamental rheological concepts. It contains over 1600 bibliographic citations, some 450 equations, and over 400 tables, drawings, and photographs.

Introduces the fundamental background necessary to understand polymer devolatilization. This work elucidates the mechanisms by which the devolatilization of polymer melts progresses, and discusses various types of devolatilization equipment available. It addresses devolatilization in various geometries and types of equipment.

This book provides solutions to many vital questions on the important property differences and advantages of individual engineering thermoplastics. It is useful for executives; managers; design, materials, and sales engineers; researchers; materials and product manufacturers; and compounders.

Summarizes research and progress in understanding the fundamental molecular properties of polycarbonates. This book covers history, theory, modeling, and spectroscopy.

This book blends discussions of resin, additive modification, and rheology with those of polymer preparation, melt processing, and forming techniques. It discusses conversion operations used to process rigid PVC and the application of these processes in manufacturing engineering products.

This book covers piping, buried pipe, duct systems, recommendations for fire safety and smoke, abrasion resistance of fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP), mechanism of FRP corrosion and deterioration, grounding of FRP systems, and popular fabrication methods of FRP.

This outstanding reference presents an up-to-date account of investigations during the last10 years in the area of injection and compression molding of polymers

Addressing the two major unit operations-mixing and extrusion-fundamental toprocessing elastomers and plastic materials, this reference summarizes design equationsthat can be employed effectively in scaling up product performance parameters, andcontains a thorough survey of rheological principles

This book reflects understanding of property enhancement through development of molecular structure. It focuses on liquid crystalline and semicrystalline polymers that provide a state of the art knowledge of the molecular organizations.

Focuses on the factors critical to successful injection moulding, including knowledge of plastic materials and how they melt, the importance of mould design, the role of the screw, and the correct use of the controls of an injection moulding machine. This book enables operating personnel to understand the basics of injection moulding.

Outlining proven methods from planning and manufacture to product testing, this work reports on the effective means of producing plastics by the extrusion blow molding process. It supplies data on materials, performance standards and testing methodologies developed in industry with proven reliability and cost effectiveness.

Taking a straight-forward approach, the Practical Guide to Injection Blow Molding explores the entire industry from conception, design, costing, tooling, and machinery, to trouble-shooting, testing, and daily production.

An in-depth review of important preparative methods for the synthesis and chemical modification of polymers, this authoritative second edition examines the advantages and limitations of various polymerization applications and procedures.