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Technical articles on in-mould labelling: cycle, cavities, static charging, robot selection and interface standards.
Featured· 1 min read10 questions to ask when choosing an IML robot
The questions to ask when comparing quotes, from intervention time to spare-part distance.
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· 1 min readSide entry or top entry?
A comparison of the two robot architectures in terms of intervention time, ceiling height, cavity count and cost.
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Featured· 1 min readWhat is IML? A guide to in-mould labelling
The process where the label is placed in the mould and fused with the molten plastic; steps, advantages and which products it suits.
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Frequently asked questions about IML
The label is part of the product: it does not scratch, wash off or peel; no separate labelling line or adhesive is needed; being the same material as the container it recycles easily.
Mostly 50–80 µm PP; PE and PET based, metallic, holographic and embossed labels are also used by adjusting the static charging profile.
16 with the SE-450 and 2×8 on stack moulds with the SE-Twin.
The generator runs at low current in an interlocked cabinet with a discharge circuit; high voltage is cut when the operator opens a door. The CE declaration covers this circuit.
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Your container, label and mould details are enough. You can also run a trial with your own mould at the İkitelli test centre.