Publisher's Synopsis
Adhesives are commonly employed in packaging, and the accelerating increase in the range of packages now being developed brings with it a corresponding increase in the types of adhesive required. This book gives an understanding of how adhesive systems function, so that users can optimize the performance, quality and cost effectiveness of their operation. Available products and their properties are described, and a balance is struck between theoretical and practical aspects.;This book will be of value to packaging engineers, packaging materials suppliers and manufacturers of packaging machinery.