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Technical articles on in-mould labelling: cycle, cavities, static charging, robot selection and interface standards.
· 1 min readWhat is Euromap 67?
The standard signal interface between the injection machine and the robot; differences from Euromap 12 and the safety circuit.
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· 1 min readWhy does electrostatic charging matter?
The invisible force holding the label on the cavity wall; symptoms of under- and over-charging, material-based profiles.
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· 1 min readThe relationship between cavity count and cycle time
More cavities do not always mean more output; robot intervention, cooling and magazine capacity must be taken into account.
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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.