What the materials cover

These presentation materials summarise the fundamentals of plastic packaging films, based on the structure of the Hanser textbook „Kunststoff-Folien“. They explain the main plastics used for film packaging, common manufacturing processes and typical film properties. Selected test methods and important film classes with their characteristics are also covered, followed by film processing, the basics of filling methods and applications on machines with practical examples from food packaging. If you are new to the field or want to refresh your knowledge, these materials offer a clear overview for staff in production, development, packaging technology, quality assurance, purchasing, sales and marketing.