Technology
What is In-Mold Labeling?
PT IML Technology specializes in in-mold labeling production, a cutting-edge method of plastic molding and container manufacturing.
With this revolutionary technique, the decoration process takes place during the forming of the container, creating permanently-bonded labels with extreme durability, flexibility, and significant counterfeiting prevention.
Advantages of In-Mold Labeling
Elimination of extra decorating step
- No labeling machine, shrink tunnel or printing M/C
- Requires less space for pre-decoration storage
- Higher changeover flexibility
- Lower and efficient production time
- Lower production losses
- Lower human dependency
Counterfeit prevention
- In-Mold Label with Coupons
- Limited and controlled source of label material
- Non-reusable when label is peeled off
Improved label adhesion
- Complete adhesion to the container
- No label damage during transportation
- Resistance to contents, spill-offs, or glue stains
- Weather-resistant
Superior flexibility
- Accommodates uncommon container shapes
- Provides virtually limitless label application
High recyclability
In-Mold Labeling products can be recycled even with the labels attached, reducing the amount of waste significantly.
IML Technology uses a state-of-the-art manufacturing process to create In-Mold Labels with Coupons. With this technique, counterfeit product prevention is achieved by peeling off some parts of the label, which then renders the packaging unusable. With normal In-Mold Label packaging, the labels are attached permanently, enabling the packaging to be easily reused.
Technique Differences
By inserting product labels during the blow molding process, In-Mold Labeling enables a cost-effective, efficient, and faster production method by eliminating the two additional required steps in production using the post-decoration technique. Less steps means more accurate production results and fewer errors.
Post-Decoration
Pre-Decoration
