Part of a series of core databooks within the William Andrew Plastics Design Library, Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers provides a comprehensive collection of graphical multipoint data and tabular data covering fatigue and tribology. The concept of fatigue is very straightforward: if an object is subjected to a stress or deformation, and it is repeated, the object becomes weaker. This weakening of plastic material is called fatigue. Tribology is the science and technology of surfaces in contact with each other and therefore covers friction, lubrication and wear. The reduction of wear and fatigue and the improvement of lubrication are key bottom-line issues for engineers and scientists involved in the plastics industry and product design with plastics. Fatigue and Tribological Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Second Edition is an update of all that has changed in the world of plastics since the 1st edition appeared nearly 15 years ago, and has been reorganized from a polymer chemistry point of view. A hard-working reference tool: part of the daily workflow of engineers and scientists involved in the plastics industry and product design with plastics The reduction of wear and fatigue and the improvement of lubrication are key bottom-line issues The data in this book provide engineers with the tools they need to design for low failure rates

For all practical purposes, the useful life of a plastic component is equal to its fatigue life under conditions of cyclic loading such as those that occur in vibration. Equally important to materials engineers and designers are abrasion, friction and wearùtribological properties. Over 80 generic families are covered including thermoplastics, thermosets, thermoplastic elastomers and rubbers. Neat resins, blends and alloys, plastics with various combinations of fillers, additives and more are covered. Also covers plastics mated to plastics and metals.

This handbook is a database reference covering fatigue behavior and friction and wear characteristics of 106 plastics and elastomers. Data presented details the differences in behavior between generic families of plastic and rubber materials. Also covered are differences within the same generic family due to factors such as temperature, test frequency, and mating surface details (in the case of tribological properties) or material characteristics, such as sample preparation and material composition. Also covered are the tribological (friction and wear) properties of plastics and elastomers. Tribological information is presented as combinations of text, graphs, and tables. Textual data are presented as concise discussions of topics relating to the friction and wear behavior of the material of interest. Graphs show how variables affect the friction and wear properties. Tables cover coefficient of friction data, wear factor (K), wear rate, PV Limits, and abrasion resistance data.

Film Properties of Plastics and Elastomers, Fourth Edition is the only data handbook available on the engineering properties of commercial polymeric films. It details many physical, mechanical, optical, electrical and permeation properties within the context of specific test parameters, providing a ready reference for comparing materials in both the same and different families. Data is presented on the characteristics of major plastic and elastomer packaging materials, with the data in this edition updated to cover the five years since the previous edition was published. The resin chapters each contain textual summary information, including category, general description, processing methods, applications, reliability, weatherability, and regulatory approval considerations for use in food and medical packaging. Provides an essential reference tool for the workflow of engineers and scientists involved in the plastics industry Details a broad range of film properties, enabling engineers and professionals to compare and select materials Provides a life-of-product approach, with coverage ranging from properties and key concepts, through to production and applications

Written by authorities who led the team involved in accident response and damage assessment Focused on identifying plausible root causes, pitfalls in accident response, and weaknesses in current regulatory and management protocols Delivers in-depth understanding of a unique marine chemical accidental to help formulate necessary future policies and regulations related to such disasters Includes many case studies related to the accident illustrated with photos and figures that are true evidence of the disaster, the response, and the mitigation Explain and discusses key research findings in a streamlined manner understandable for a wide audience

Permeability properties are essential data for the selection of materials and design of products across a broad range of market sectors from food packaging to Automotive applications to Medical Devices. This unique handbook brings together a wealth of permeability data in a form that enables quick like-for-like comparisons between materials. The data is supported by a full explanation of its interpretation, and an introduction to the engineering aspects of permeability in polymers. The third edition includes expanded explanatory text which makes the book accessible to novices as well as experienced engineers, written by industry insider and author Larry McKeen (DuPont), and 20% new data and major new explanatory text sections to aid in the interpretation and application of the data. A unique collection of permeability data designed to enable quick like-for-like comparisons between different materials Third edition includes 20% new data and expanded explanatory text, which makes the book accessible to novices as well as experienced engineers Essential reference for materials engineers, design engineers and applications engineers across sectors including packaging, automotive and medical devices