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Basic knowledge on polymers - Basics for flexible packaging films, part A


Tuesday, 9. September 2025 - Start 10:00, Duration: 2:00h
Online, english

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The presentations to this event will be held by Dr. Heiko Schenck of Projectif Isolde Freese & Heiko Schenck GbR.
10:00
Welcome and organisational issues
10:05
Dr. Heiko Schenck
Projectif Isolde Freese & Heiko Schenck GbR
Plastics for films - necessary basics
  • Market size, growth rates, influencing factors and trends
  • What is the definition of plastic?
  • What generates the different properties of polymers and plastics?
  • Morphology of polymers: amorphous vs. crystalline
  • Overview of common polymers PE, PP, PET, PA, PVC
10:55
Break
11:05
Dr. Heiko Schenck
Projectif Isolde Freese & Heiko Schenck GbR
Continuation
  • Manufacturing of plastics (polymers)
  • Typical parameters used for classification
  • Additives making a plastic out of polymers
  • Characterisation of thermoplastics
  • Difference between datasheets and specifications
11:50
Q & A
12:00
End