What is blow moulding?
Blow moulding is a technique used for the production of hollow plastic parts. Blow moulding can be based on extruding, injecting or stretching heated liquid mass into a mould. The material expands and takes the shape of the mould. Blow moulding is a technique to produce containers for liquids such as deepfrying oil.
What is blow moulding IML?
Blow moulding IML means that the decoration of the product takes place in the mould. An IML label is inserted into the mould. During the blow moulding process, the molten polymer fuses with the in mould label on one or both sides. The end result is a decorated packaging part, produced in one step.
Some of the technical advantages of IML include:
Complete decoration of the moulded part
Durability of graphics: Inks are protected by film in second surface constructions
Secondary operations associated with post-moulding decoration are eliminated
Abolition of need for recessed label areas
Multiple films and constructions available to meet customer requirements
Easier to produce multi-colour applications
Generally lower scrap rates
More durable and tamper-proof
Superior colour balancing
No area where dirt can collect
Unlimited colours available
Post time: Mar-28-2023