Polymer Production Techniques

Synopsis

Looks at the technology skills needed to pursue a career in plastics manufacturing. Talks about various types of plastics and their properties as well as appropriate methods for processing raw materials into finished products. Blow-moulding, compression-moulding, extrusion and injection-moulding are covered. Maintenance, safety and troubleshooting are also discussed.

Language

English

Country

United States

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 28 min.

Year of production

1998

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £32.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Notes

A follow-up to INTRODUCING PLASTICS TECHNOLOGY

Uses

Upper secondary.

Subjects

Technology

Keywords

manufacturing technology; materials science; plastics

Production Company

Name

Meridian Education Corporation

Email

meridian@meridianeducation.com

Web

http://www.meridianeducation.com External site opens in new window

Phone

+1 309 827 5455

Fax

+1 309 829 8621

Address

PO Box 911
12 Perrine Road
Monmouth Junction
NJ 08852
USA

Distributor

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution

Name

Viewtech Educational Media

Contact

Lynda Morrell

Notes

NB. Viewtech ceased trading in 2014 and the company’s products are no longer in distribution For over 30 years Viewtech distributed programmes from leading specialist educational producers from around the world and since 2002 it included titles previously distributed in the UK by Educational Media Film & Video. The extensive collection covered all subjects within the primary and secondary curriculum and some materials, particularly in the areas of study skills and business, are applicable to further/higher education.