High-speed labelling
In-mould labelling (IML) injection moulding is a highly-innovative and efficient manufacturing process that combines the decoration and injection moulding of plastic parts into a single step. It involves placing a pre-printed label or film into a cavity, and then injecting melted plastic into the mould. This fuses the label with the plastic material. The result is a high-quality product with a visually-appealing surface finish. Furthermore, IML presents an answer to the ever-growing demand for a sustainable manufacturing process: The mono-material product design is the ideal solution for recycling. Making it a more eco-friendly choice for a variety of applications.
- Printing and cropping of labels
- Pick up and insertion of the label into the mould
- Injection
- Take-out of the finished part and insertion of a new label
- Quality inspection via camera system
- Stacking and packing of 100% flawless parts
- Recyclability due to mono-material
- Design freedom through a wide range of look and feel options and maximum print quality
- Quick design changes by simply shifting from one label to another
- Energy efficiency through combining the decoration and injection moulding process into one single step
- Hygenic and long-lasting labels, that are resistant to fading, scratching, temperature changes, and humidity
- Food packaging (e.g. cups, trays, tins)
- Industrial packaging (e.g. pails, cartridges)
- Reusable packaging (e.g. drinking cups, fast food and takeaway solutions)
- Household products (e.g. storage boxes, toys)
- Medical and cosmetic parts (e.g. tubes, jars, syringes)
