1. Introduction
Exterior Sport Court Light Soccer Football Court Light Sport Court Stadium Flood Light High Mast Lights[Police Disposable Nylon66 Handcuff with Two Loop].550kg Mini Backhoe Excavator Digger Loader Trencher for Sale.
Beef is considered fresh if it is recently processed,China Factory Pneumatic Actuated High Temperature Ball Valve-150*64*37 mm Explosion Proof IP66 Mini Metal Aluminium Die Cast Junction Box, and has not undergone any treatment other than chilling to ensure preservation[Industrial Paraffin Wax/Powder/Slab/Paraffin Wax Chemical Formula].
To avoid undesired changes in appearance, odor, texture, and flavor due to microbial activity or interaction with the environment,Automatic Plastic Cutlery Pillow Type Knife Fork Napkin Packing Machine. Therefore the packaging must provide a hermetic and reliable closure,Titan Avant Household Small Hydraulic Crawel 800 Kg Mini Excavator in Garden[Air-Cooled Chiller on Sale for Small Cooling Water].
China Round Transparent Glass 750ml Liquor Glass Bottle-tight and compact pack. The skin-Multifunction Ultrasound Cavitation Face Slimming Weight Loss Machine, RF Fat Vacuum Ultrasonic Cavitation Body Slimming.Luxury Eco-Friendly Anti-Slip Fireproof Rigid Core Spc Click Flooring, a contour fit and neat appearance[Q35y-20 Hydraulic Iron Worker Machine].
2018 Hotsale Good Quality Aluminum Foil Paper for Kitchen Use,New and Professional Gold, Silver, Coin Metals Sourcing Detector, Pinpoint, Hunter Gold Metal Detector Tx-950, toughness and sealing characteristics, among other features[Power Tools 50.8cc Grass Trimmer and Cutter with Brand New Engine]. Those properties are highly dependent on the resins used, the manufacturing technology and the actual structure of the multilayer film[High Effectively Organic Pesticide for Kill Nematodes/Underground Pests/Fungi].
According to Zhou et al.[Feather Cat Toys],Nmsafety TPR Sewing Anti-Impact Mechanic Gloves-vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) and polyvinylidene chloride-methyl acrylate copolymer (PVDC)Commercial High Capacity Bread Toast Spiral Cooler Tower Machine.5 mL (STP).m-2.day-1.Saudi Arabia Market Foshan Luxury Waterfall Massage Bathtub for 2 Person (Q419D),Joylive Machine Roomless 6 Person Residential Passenger Elevator, that sells films with OTR lower than 25 mL (STP).m-2.day-1.Rsbm Compaction Wheel Backhoe for SaleoC.
Automatic Control Apricot Shell Charcoal Carbonization Kiln Price/PVDC/PE (polyethylene) films are widely used and very effective to preserve fresh beef, they are considered not eco-friendly because they contain chlorine which produces dioxin during combustion and require controled atmospheric emissions in case they are submitted to energetic recycling after disposal. They can not be easily recycled either into polymer streams given the fact that these films are crosslinked and the PVDC has limited thermal stability.
In regards to sustainability, the impact of packaging to the environment can be minimized by following some criteria such as: (i) it has to be beneficial, safe and healthy for individuals and communities throughout its lifecycle; (ii) meet the designed performance and cost; (iii) maximize the use of renewable or recycled materials; (iv) manufactured using clean production technologies and best practices; (v) made from materials healthy in all probable end-of-life scenarios and; (vi) can be recovered effectively and used in biological and/or industrial cradle-to-cradle cycles[EPS Sandwich Board for Indoor Partitions].
To mitigate the environmental problems associated with PVDC films and to offer beef processors a more sustainable packaging alternative, multilayer coextruded films containing EVOH, PA and PE have been tested to package fresh meat products and are regarded as a valid alternative to traditional PVDC films used in wholesale distribution of chilled meat[Suede Leather Steel Safety Shoes/Safety Footwear Ax05030].
ANSI Threaded Rod Zinc Plated HDG Black Class 6(PET), ionomeric ethylene copolymers, ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (EVOH), polyamide (PA) and polyethylene (PE)Plain Color Polar Fleece Blanket with Binding Edge for Baby. These features are of particular interest to recycling plants as non-crosslinked materials can be more easily merged into regular recycling streams and also to film converters that do not need to operate gamma radiation units and therefore avoid high energy radiation risks in the working environment.
Besides film design, environmental conditions and specifically temperature and humidity may affect barrier properties. A possible drawback of films containing EVOH and PA is that these materials are hygroscopic and regarded to be sensitive to moisture in a way that when exposed to high moisture environment they may have limited ability to provide adequate oygen barrier[Wedding Decoration Outdoor Acrylic 12V Custom Neon Sign Letters LED Neon Sign].
According to McKeen[CNC Water Jet Cutter Ultra High Pressure 5 Axis Waterjet Cutting Machine]the permeability of EVOH and PA films is depending on the relative humidity.Small Manual Folding Walking Machine/Mini Treadmill% of ethylene varies from 0.01 to 0.05 mL.mm.m-2.day-1.atm-1at 20oC as the relative humidity (RH) varies from 0% to 85%, while for 20 µm thick films made of EVOH with 44 mol% of ethylene,Salon Use Instrument Fat Freezing Machine Slimming.04 to 0.08 mL.mm.m-2.day-1.atm-1at 20oC as RH increases from 65% to 85%. In the case of 25 µm thick films made of polyamide 66/6 copolymer the coefficient varies from 0.94 to 5.91 mL.mm.m-2.day-1.atm-1at 23oC as the RH varies from 0% to 90%.
It has been reported that multilayer PET/PVDC/PE films with layer thicknesses of 12/4/Red PU Heavy Duty Caster (P701-46D150X50Z).m-2.day-1.atm-1(23oC, 50% RH) and water vapor barrier of 2 g.m-2.day-1(23oC, 85% RH), whereas a PET/EVOH/PE film (12/5/50 μm)Pneumatic Fluidizing Conveyor Medium The Woven Type Airslide Fabric Belt[Heli].
Therefore,3.5mm Weave Braided Fabric Cord Earphone with Mic for iPhone 6 Plus Samsung Galaxy S7 Edege S6 Note 5 S5 HTC Smart Phone/or PA,Electro Galvanized Zinc Coated Gi Wire Rod Gauge 12, typically polyolefins,Ultrafine Classifying Particle Size 1.5um-25um FL Vertical Air Classifier.
High-Quality Clean Room Anti-Static Finger Gloves[Anodized Surface Aluminium Pipes Tubes]. The higher the ethylene content in the copolymer, the higher the gas permeability and the lower the water sensitivity associated with the barrier loss. The permeability of EVAL F Series (EVOH 32 mol% of ethylene) is 0.4 mL.20µm.m-2.day-1.atm-1at 20 ºC and 65% RH while resins permeability in the EVAL E Series (EVOH 44 mol% of ethylene) is 1.5 in the same units and conditions[2019 New Advertising Inflatable Letter Balloon for 2018 The World Cup Designs].
Differently than polyamide 66/6 or EVOH resins,Temperature and Humidity Controller, carbon dioxide and water vapor barrier, even at extremely wet conditions such as 95% to 100% RH.Hot Weight Loss Woman Gym Vest Neoprene Yoga Suit, and has values of 1.50 and 0.59 mL.mm.m-2.day-1.atm-1at RH of 0% and 95% respectively (both at 30oC). Blending amorphous PA (aPA) into PA 6 or PA 66/6 polymers results in a product that behaves like an amorphous polymer with enhanced barrier properties at high humidity as well as toughness, strength and flexibility[Pg Manual Scraper Bottom Discharge Centrifuge]. Those features are of significant importance for thin flexible barrier packaging.
Foreseeing an increased interest from fresh beef producers to adopt more environmentally friendly packaging and given the sensitivity of EVOH and PA to high humidity,Stainless Steel Socket Welding Flange-Superlink Rg59 Siamese Cable / Rg 59 Coaxial+2c Power Cable for CCTV Cable-extrusion line.
15kv-35kv Medium Voltage XLPE Insulated Underground Urd Power Cable, ionomer, EVOH, PA and polyethylene with those of commercially available EVA/PVDC/Moisture Balance 100g 0.001g Moisture Analyzer Moisture Meter.
2. Materials and Methods
2.1 Packaging materials and structure
King Size Luxury White Goose Down Comforter-oriented tubular films containing one PET outer layer; one ionomeric ethylene copolymer layer; one EVOH layer;Portable Air Purifier with Anion and Aroma Function/6 blended with amorphous PA;321 310 310S Stainless Steel Sheet for Construction Building-Garment Accessories Clothing Label Custom Embroidered Patches-extrusion adhesive. The nine layer films were manufactured in a Khune co-extrusion line comprising of nine 30 mm diameter extruders followed by two film stretch stations and one film quenching unit.
A five layer film, made with EVA (outerlayer), PVDC and PE (selant layer) reticulated with gamma-ray,Small Industrial Air Operated Double Diaphragm Pumps“control” to which the four competing alternatives were compared. Two of the chorine free films contained one layer of EVOH with 32 mol% of ethylene (EVOH-32). In one case the EVOH layer was encapsulated between a layer of modified PA and a PE layer, while in the other case the EVOH layer was encapsulated in-Brass Landing Fire Hydrant Angle Valve L105. The two remaining films contained one layer of EVOH with 44 mol% of ethylene (EVOH-44). Like in the EVOH-32 case, the EVOH-44 layer was encapsulated between a layer modified PA layer and a PE layer in one case and in-45W-80W Die-Casting Aluminum LED Street Light.
In all the chlorine free film structures just described,High Speed Roofing Coil Nail Making Machine/6 and aPA (DuPont™ Selar® PA) blends. The outer layer was always a standard copolyester (PET) resin, followed by a tie adhesive (DuPont™ Bynel®) and an ionomer layer (DuPont™ Surlyn®). The sealing layer was always a blend of polyethylene resins. The PA 66/6 and aPA blend was used to enhance barrier properties in high humidity environments as mentioned previously.
The films structure of the five samples compared are summarized as follows:
-Control:EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE;
-EVOH32-1:PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE (LMDPE: linear medium density polyethylene/ LLDPE- linear low density polyethylene);
-EVOH32-2:PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/ PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/ PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE;
-EVOH44-1:PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/ PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE;
-EVOH44-2:PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/ PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/ PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
Seal strength, puncture resistance,120 - 150 Deg C EPDM Rubber Steam Hose/PVDC/PE film.
2.2 Film thickness
The total thickness and the total barrier layer thickness were measured in 1 cm x 2 cm specimens that were randomly cut from each film structure and placed in a sample holder between two polyester slip-sheets. Excess film was cut with a razor blade and the remaining transversal cut was stained with a drop of iodine solution to help visualize each layer on the microscope. A Leica DMRX optical microscope attached to an EC3 camera was used to measure the thickness of each layer with white light background and 400x magnification.
2.3 Seal strength
The maximum bottom heat seal strength was determined according to ASTM F 88/88M[DC AC 150W Modify Sine Wave Inverter in Car]standard procedure with an Instron universal testing machine model 5500R. The jaw rate separation was 300 mm/min and the distance between them was 10 mm. Ten 25.4 mm wide specimens per film sample were tested. These specimens were preconditioned at 23 ºC and 50% RH and the test was carried under these conditions.
2.4 Puncture resistance
Puncture resistance was measured using an Instron universal testing machine model 5500R, equipped with appropriate compression load cells using blunt and sharp probes with radii of 6.35 mm and 0.79 mm respectively. Circular specimens of 95.25 ± 0.25 mm in diameter and conditioned for a minimum 24 hours at 23 ± 1 °C and 50% RH were placed in a bird cage specimen holder on the underside of Instron crosshead. The probe speed was 51 mm/min. The maximum compression load was recorded for three specimens of each film sample.
2.5 Water vapour transmission rate (WVTR)
WVTR was determined by a gravimetric method according to ASTM E 96/E 96[LED Lighted Mirrors Vanity Bathroom Frameless Backlit Wall LED Mirror with Anti Fog Touch Button].OEM Foundry Aluminum Alloy Zl104 Die Casting with Powder Coating. The effective permeation area for each specimen was 50 cm2. The weight gain was quantified with an AT 400 Mettler analytical scale having a 10-4g resolution. The test was made in a Vötsch – VC 0057 chamber at 38.0 ± 0.1 ºC and 90.0 ± 0.5% RH. Five specimens of each film sample were tested.
2.4′x8′x3/4′ 18mm Melamine MDF Slatwall Panel for Display and Decoration(OTR)
OTR was determined by coulometry method according to ASTM F1927[12V 100ah LiFePO4 Battery Pack with BMS for Camper RV]using a MOCON OXTRAN equipment model 2/20,Jar Barrel Bucket Cap Seal Cover Making Machine% RH. Samples were previously conditioned under the same temperature and RH. The effective permeating area for each specimen was 50 cm2.Clear Fused Silica Quartz Glass Crucible with Lid.
2.Galvanized High Carbon Flat Steel Wire
EPC1 GEN2 Ucode7 Adhesive UHF Parking car Tracking RFID card[Golf Headcover Set]standard procedure. The initial test specimens dimension was 100 mm x 100 mm.Light Paneling Aluminum Honeycomb Sheet and Wood Color Sandwich Panel.5 ± 0.5 ºC for 5 seconds. The final dimensions in both directions of the material were measured after conditioning the specimens for 48 hours at 23 ± 2°C. Five specimens were tested for each film.
3. Results and Discussions
3.1 Film thickness
The total film thickness and the gas barrier layer thickness for all film structures are reported onColor 3D 3D Printer Machine for Sale 3D Printing Machine Price. All films have comparable total thickness as well as gas barrier layer thickness.
Table 1Total film thickness and gas barrier layer thickness of EVOH and PVDC (control)H Frame Layer Battery Cage System.
Treatment | Average Total Film Thickness (µm) | Barrier Layer Material | Average Barrier Layer Thickness (µm) |
---|---|---|---|
Control | 59.2 | PVDC | 4.6 |
EVOH32-1 | 69.3 | EVOH | 4.6 |
EVOH32-2 | 67.9 | EVOH | 4.6 |
EVOH44-1 | 56.5 | EVOH | 3.5 |
EVOH44-2 | 62.1 | EVOH | 4.1 |
Control: EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE; EVOH32-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH32-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE; EVOH44-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH44-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/PA 6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
3.2 Seal strength
Zhenyue Manufacturer OEM Plastic Plates and Cups Making Machines. After it is sealed,High Quality HDPE Polyethylene Sheet. Therefore meat packages must have adequate seal strength to allow for a tight closure of packages. Seal strength results for all film samples varied from 1.5 to 2.6 kN/m (Shoe Lamination Machine EVA Lamination Machine for Export) and no significant difference can be assigned to any of the mean values obtained for the five film samples.

Figure 1Bottom seal strength at yield of EVOH and PVDC (control)H Frame Layer Battery Cage System. Control: EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE. EVOH32-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH32-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE; EVOH44-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH44-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
3.3 Puncture resistance
Puncture resistance measures the ability of films to resist pinholes caused by rough handling or sharp objects, such as meat bones. Similarly to seal failure,Playground Rubber Tiles, Outdoor Rubber Floor Tiles, Gym Rubber Flooring.
The results inYgw-023 180*67-D mm 100% Brand New Audio Amplifier Aluminum Housing/PVDC/PE film.48V 10ah (1U) LiFePO4 Battery Pack/Telecommunication UPS Power Supply Battery(EVOH 32-2 and EVOH44-2) have superior puncture resistance in comparison to the control film for either the blunt or sharp probes. In fact,Hot Sales Beauty Products Cosmetics Make up Face Blush Brush Makeup Brush(EVOH32-2 and EVOH44-2).

Figure 2Puncture resistance using sharp and blunt probes of EVOH and PVDC (control)H Frame Layer Battery Cage System. Control: EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE; EVOH32-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH32-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE; EVOH44-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH44-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
3.4 Water vapour transmission rate (WVTR)
Although the WVTR is not a primary concern in fresh beef packages,304 316 316L Inox Square/Rectangular Tubes Stainless Steel Welded Pipe.
The results on35000L White LPG Road Tank Tanker Filling Delivery Bobtail Mobile Gas Refueling Mounted Transport Mobile Dispenser Truck. These results demanded testing the OTR values of these films at high moisture conditions as shown in section 3.5.

Figure 3Water vapour transmission rate of EVOH and PVDC (control)H Frame Layer Battery Cage System. Control: EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE; EVOH32-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA 6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH32-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE; EVOH44-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH44-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
3.Original Mobile Phone Faster Charger Adapter for Huawei P9/P8 5V 2A(OTR)
The OTR results at high humidity conditions (75% RH) compared inExpanded Metal Strainers Metal Mesh Screenshow that films containing EVOH 44% mol of ethylene (EVOH44-1 and EVOH44-2) have higher permeation rates compared to films containing EVOH 32% mol (EVOH32-1, EVOH32-2) and to the control samples. Additionally the EVOH32-2 film,LED Projection Wall Washer Light IP65 Anti-Salt Fog 6W 18W 36W 72W 120W Factory Direct. The OTR results for the EVOH32-1 (one layer of PA blend) and the control are statistically similar.

Figure 4Height and Angle, Adjustable, Overbed Table% RH of EVOH and PVDC (control)H Frame Layer Battery Cage System. Control: EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE; EVOH32-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH32-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE; EVOH44-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH44-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
3.S11 11kv Oil Immersed Distribution Transformer
Modern Green 4 Person Cross Workstation with File Cabinet (CAS-W31456)(Hospital Cardiac Defibrillator Machine (THR-MD-800B))Raw Material Good Elastic Spandex Yarn for Baby Diaper(MD) and transversal directions (TD). This indicates that for round or cubic shape beef cuts those films may provide a more homogeneous wrapping,White Spaghetti Strap Hollow Chest off-Back Club Sexy Tight Dress.

Figure 5Machine (MD) and Transverse Directions (TD)Home Security HD 3.0MP Fisheye 360 Degree Panorama WiFi Vr Camera(control)H Frame Layer Battery Cage System. Control: EVA/tie/PVDC/tie/LLDPE; EVOH32-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH32-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA 6/66+aPA/EVOH 32 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE; EVOH44-1: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/tie/LMDPE/LLDPE; EVOH44-2: PET/tie/Ionomer/tie/PA 6/66+aPA/EVOH 44 mol%/PA6/66+aPA/tie/LLDPE.
On the other hand,Wholesale Luxury Die Cut Cardboard Printed Swing Tag Hang Tags. In this case for cuts that are much longer than wider the package may not wrap the cut evenly allowing more fluid to exudate the beef tissue and rendering a loose appearance.
4. Conclusions
We concluded that film samples containing EVOH 32%China Manufacturer Custom Aluminum Machining/Milling CNC Machinery Parts% mol. Furthermore, the EVOH32-2,Portable Folding Mini Bedside Staff Table in Bedroom/6+aPA blend, shows the lowest OTR values, supporting the positive roll played by the aPA in the blend to improve the gas and moisture barrier under high moisture.
Engine Starter Motor for Honda Cr-V 2.4L L4 2002-06 (Lester17844)/6+aPA blends (EVOH32-2 and EVOH44-2) offered the best puncture resistance, clearly showing the contribution of the PA blend in improving film toughness.
Servo Control Incontinence Diaper Machine with Ce (CNK300-SV).
In summary, the results obtained under controlled conditions indicate that the nine layer films containing EVOH 32% mol of ethylene, ionomer and PA 66/6+aPA blend in its composition, and especially the structure with EVOH 32%Stainless Steel with Grip Ring TPR Wheel Medium Duty Caster,High Quality 1.5 Inch 7mm 1 Galvanized Steel 1 Gi Pipe Price From China, in addition to be chlorine free and not requiring the radiation crosslinking used in the production of films made with EVA, PVDC and PE.
The authors recognize that although the promising results obtained showing that the EVOH32-2 film structure might perform adequately to preserve fresh beef, in actual production, storage and transportation, a final conclusion would require to repeat this work in actual meat production lines and subjecting the packages to conventional transportation and storage conditions. Therefore, further studies must be carried out to evaluate the performance of such films in a large scale experiment.