IN MOLD LABELING (IML)- Orianaa Decorpack
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With in-mold labelling (IML), a plastic component is decorated with a label while being produced using an injection moulding technique. Simply put, plastic is injected over a preprinted label that has been automated into the cavity of an injection mold. With the label permanently fused to the plastic part, this results in a decorated or "labeled" plastic part.
The IML market is still expanding quickly and being adopted in a number of end markets. These markets encompass a wide range of high volume consumer applications, including, among others, household goods, confectionary, personal care products, industrial containers, and food packaging.
In-Mold Labelling has numerous technical and business advantages over the use of stick-on labels or standard printing techniques. They consist of the following, but are not restricted to:
- Eye-catching plastic components
- More design flexibility for parts than with traditionally printed items
- Packaging that is environmentally friendly and recyclable for just one plastic component.
- Space efficiency in packing that isn't round over round
- A single injection moulding and decorating process eliminates the need for secondary processes and staged inventories.
- Production runs at the proper volume - reduction of printing setup waste
With 1-, 3-, 5-, and wrap-around applications for event cups and household cleaners to ice cream, paint and coatings, personal care, yogurts, prepared meals, and condiments, In-Mold Labeling Container (IML) products have quickly expanded to new market applications. Read more