Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications

By Erik Lokensgard

Now in its 6th edition, Industrial Plastics: Theory and Applications is back, with the extensive, detailed graphics and practical lab exercises that made previous editions so popular. In this latest edition, these trademark features accompany updated coverage of the plastics industry, offering the very latest information on state-of-the art equipment, with a special emphasis on processing techniques. Coverage includes plastics recycling, ISO and ASTM testing specifications, current health and safety standards, as well as examinations of current environmental issues like recycling, pollution, and incineration. With such broad coverage alongside hands-on activities to provide a clear link between theory and practice, Industrial Plastics continues to be an invaluable resource for students and professionals alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1285061233
• ISBN13: 9781285061238
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.4" x 10.8"

Customer Reviews

Inventors need this book

Few inventors can develop, manufacture and market their product without any use of plastics. Even if your product does not contain plastics, the packaging often does. This book is essentially an encylopedia of plastics and provides a comprehensive overview of plastics history, theory, characteristics and selection, forming, fabricating, and decorating. It has 135 pages of appendices including a glossary and detailed descriptions of plastics families and characteristics. If you need plastics in your venture, you need this book.

Better than the Bible

This is the greatest book ever written

A good overview of plastic materials and the industry.

This book provides a good synopsis of plastics materials and the plastics industry. A good reference book for students or those achieving Certified Plastics Technologist designation. Covers chemistry, types and properties of plastics, machining, processing, coating, fabrication, decorating, design & more.