Cartoon design IML label in mold labeling for plastic cup

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IML label is a product used for decoration of plastic products. It uses gravure printing technology to transfer the designed file to OPP material, and then the customer transfers the pattern on the label to the product through injection molding.

Product name: IML label/in mold label

Material: OPP/BOPP

Application: plastic product

Surface: metallic,matte,sliver

Size: according your design

Ink: import from Japan

Print: gravure print

MOQ: 1000sqm

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Product description

IML stands for In-Mold Labeling, a labeling technology that involves placing a pre-printed label inside the mold before the plastic is injected. This printing technique creates a permanent label that is fused to the plastic, resulting in a seamless and durable finish.

IML labeling offers many benefits. It eliminates the need for secondary labeling processes, which reduces costs and increases efficiency in manufacturing. The label becomes an integral part of the product, making it tamper-proof and ensuring that the label will not peel or fade. It also offers a high-quality appearance, with sharp and vibrant graphics that are sure to catch the eye of consumers.

IML labeling is widely used in the packaging industry, especially for food and beverage products. It allows for the use of different shapes and sizes of packaging while ensuring that the label remains intact. Additionally, the label can be designed to fit the entire surface of the product, providing more space for marketing messages and nutritional information.

Overall, In-Mold Labeling is a technology that offers a cost-effective and efficient way to label products. It provides a high-quality finish that enhances the product's appearance and ensures the label remains in place throughout the product's life cycle.

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Production process

IML (In-Mold Labeling) is a popular labeling technology that allows for a high-quality, fully integrated label design to be included in the manufacturing process of plastic containers. IML labels provide a cost-effective solution for branding and product labeling.

Here are the steps for producing IML labels:

1. Design the label artwork: The first step in producing IML labels is to design the label artwork. The design should be customized to the specific requirements of the product and should reflect the brand's identity.

2. Choose the label material: The label material chosen for IML depends on the type of container being used and the desired look and feel of the label. Common materials used for IML labels include paper, film, and vinyl.

3. Print the label: Once the label artwork and material have been chosen, the label is printed using high-quality digital or flexographic printing techniques.

4. Cut and stack the labels: After printing, the label is cut to the desired size and stacked for further processing. The stacking process typically involves a robotic system that places the labels on a conveyor belt.

5. Injection molding: The next step involves the use of injection molding. In this process, molten plastic is injected into a mold containing the stacked IML labels. The mold is then cooled, and the plastic and label are fused together.

6. Finishing: Once the molding process is complete, the finished product is removed from the mold and any excess material is trimmed. The finished IML labeled product is ready for use.

In conclusion, producing IML labels involves a series of careful steps that require attention to detail and precision. By following these steps, manufacturers can produce high-quality IML labeled products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.

FAQ

Q:What are the influencing factors of the cut size of the IML in mold label and how to measure it correctly?
1) Mainly shrinkage.The label material and the shrinkage ratio of the injection molding machine will all affect the effect after injection molding. It is necessary to measure and test about the product material, label thickness and the shrinkage of the injection molding machine itself, and finally achieve the perfect effect, which can be completely seamless.
2) Make the correct cut size according to the product. It is best if the customer can provide product samples, and then we can make the cut size based on the samples.

Q:The reason why the IML label cannot be attached to the mold/Reasons for insufficient static electricity of IML labels:

1) There is no static electricity added to the label when it leaves the factory. It is equipped with an static charger/electrostatic generator to add static electricity.

2) The environment is humid and static electricity will run away during shipping. Equipped with an electrostatic device/static charger.

3) If you cannot add static electricity using an electrostatic generator, it may be related to the material of the label. Contact us to confirm the reason.

4) If it is manual injection molding, try using a wet rag and adding water.

5) If it is a robot, it may be caused by static electricity removal at the factory.

Q:The color of the IML label becomes darker after injection molding:

1) The base color of the product is too dark, you can use two layers of white when
designing.

2) Thicken and deepen the white ink, or use high-concentration white.

Q:The label color is different from the design file:

1) The customer provides an electronic draft or sample label. After the customer confirms the color and size, the maximum difference between the produced label and the design file is 5%.

2) Determine some spot color numbers according to the Pantone color card.

Company profile

Decai Honorise is a leading manufacturer of heating transfer field, one-stop service comprehensive enterprise. The products involves the following major aspects:High-precision hot stamping silicone rubber roller and wheel、gravure printing rubber roller and various industrial rubber rollers,Thermal transfer film labels and in-mold labeling,Heat transfer machine and hot stamping machine.Integrating production, sales and R&D together. In strict accordance with printing industry standards for production and management. We're own scientific formula, precise processing methods and superb grinding technology, we provide high-quality products with advanced production equipment and strong technical force.