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ORIENTED FILM [1 record]

Record 1 1984-09-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastic Materials
CONT

Orientation (is) the process of stretching a hot plastic article to realign the molecular configuration, thus improving mechanical properties ... Upon reheating, an oriented film will shrink in the direction(s) of orientation.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matières plastiques
CONT

Film rétractable : La gaine de départ est une gaine extrudée à taux de gonflage élevé (>4) pour orienter fortement les macromolécules.

Spanish

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