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Q&A About IML Solutions

What's IML?

IML (In Mould Labeling) is a technology widely used in the producton of packages such as Yogurt Cups, Lids for Cups, Beverage Cups, Sweat Box, Snack Box, Paint Buckes etc. It was firstly introduced by P&G in the production of shampoo bottles.
What's the Advantages of an IML Solution?

IML Solution is a technology to put the labels into the mould to be injected as a uniform with the parts, it has the advantages below:
1. Efficient: With Labels to be put into the mold to be injected, no need extra printing process, increase the yied of man hour
2. Safe: You'll get a final part immediately after injection, free from potential biotic pollution from secondary processing.
3. Eco-friendly:With the ink, the label and the parts made from the same material, IML container is 100% recyclable.
4. Economic: In case there're different foods share the same package but different description and image,what you need to do is just change the design of the label.
What Can You Get from this Platform

Here we'll provide you with the cutting edge information of IML Solutions, the pre-project consultation, IML system integration, IML robot installation and maintenance construction.
Styles of IML Lableing

Square Lids Flat Labeling

Round Lids Flat Labeling

Round Cups Bottom Labeling

Round Cups Wrap Labeling

Round Cups Wrap + Bottom Labeling

Square Boxes Side Labeling

Square Boxes Bottom Labeling

Square Boxes Wrap Labeling

Square Boxes 3 Faces Labeling

Square Boxes 4 Sides Labeling

Square Boxes 5 Faces Labeling

Square Boxes Wrap + Bottom Labeling

Twin Cups Labeling
Types of IML Label
- Orange Peel IML Label
- Gloosy IML Label
- Matt IML Lable
- Shinny Metallic IML Label
- Matt Metallic IML Label
- Glitter IML Label
- Shinny Transparent IML Label
- Matt Transparent IML Label
PS:There're so many types of IML label available in the market, the IML containers producer can choose the type of IML labels according to the marketing target and budget.
What's Information is Requested for an IML System
- Type: (Lid/Tub etc. Pic A1)
- Shape: (Square/Round etc. Pic A1)
- Weight: g
- Sample:
- Size L x W x H: mm
- Thickness: mm
- Material: (For Example: PP/PS etc. )
- Meet Conditions of Pic A2: Yes/No.
- Cycle Time: sec
- Stacking:
PS: The information above is essential in during the preparation of an IML project which will help SWITEK R&D team to propose a best solution of your IML project.
What Would be the Minimum Center Distance for Your IML Mold?
- Number of Cavities:
- Center distance of the Mold: mm
  - 3/5 Faces Labeling: (A + B x 2) + 40mm (Pic C1)
  - Round Wrap Labeling Horizontal Layout: A x 3.14 + 30mm (Pic C2)
  - Round Wrap Labeling Vertical Layout: A x 3.14 + 120mm (Pic C3)
  - Square Wrap Labeling Horizontal Layout: (B + C) x 2 + 30mm (Pic C4)
  - Square Wrap Labeling Vertical Layout: B + C + 120mm (Pic C5)
PS: The formulas above for a fast evaluation of the mold size, please consult SWITEK or experienced IML mold maker for the final size of the mold for your IML projects.
How to Choose a Suitable Injection Molding Machine for Your IML Project
- Injection Molding Machine Brands and Models:
- Clamping Force: tons
- Opening Stroke: mm
  - Side Entry IML: A + 130mm + C + D + 20mm or Height of the Parts x 3 + 150mm (Pic D1)
    
    A: C+ 5mm
    
    B: IML Arm + Sucker + EOAT Board ≈ 125mm
    
    C:　The Height of the Parts
    
    D: The Height of the Mould Core
    
    20mm: The Space to Move the Parts Out
  - Top Entry IML: A + 70 mm + C + D + 20mm (Pic D2)
    
    A: C + 5mm
    
    B: IML Arm + Sucker + EOAT Board ≈ 75mk
    
    C: The Height of the Parts
    
    D: The Height of the Mould Core
    
    20mm: The Space to Move the Parts Out
  - Dimensions: X mm; Y mm; Z mm

2 Cavities milk powder tin caps IML and folding solutions.

12 Cavities PP material icecream buckets lids IML solutions.

SWITEK IML Solutions 12 Cavities Lids Side Entry IML Solutions

8 Cavities lids side entry IML Solutions with camera.

IML Injection Molding Machine

How Important is an Injection Molding Machine in IML Project?

The efficiency of an IML System is a combination of the injection molding machine, the mould and the IML Robot, the output of an IML system mainly depends on the productivity of the injectio molding machine.

How to Choose an Injection Molding Machine for Your IML Project

You can choose an injection molding machine for your IML project according to the size of the parts and your budget.

All Electric Injection Molding Machine: Ideal choice for small size food package but much higher cost, suitable for IML project with sufficient budget.
Hybrid Injection Molding Machine: It's a compbination of the hydraulic injection molding machine and all electric injection molding machine, suitable for the production of small and medium size IML containers and Lids.
High Speed Hydraulic Injection Molding Machine: With optimized injection unit, it's now the most economic solution for small and medium size containers IML production with excellent productivity.
Servo Injection Molding Machine: The servo injection molding machine for general application is suitable for the medium and large size containers IML production which will have a much longer injection cycle compared to the thin-wall containers. The advantage of a servo injection molding machine is its competitive price.
Two-platen Injection Molding Machine: Two platen injection molding machine is an ideal choice for the IML production of large size containers such as 20/33L paint bucket, large size storage box etc.
The Injection Molding Machine with Most IML Projects Demonstration: There're so many injection molding machine manufacturers but focus on different business. An easy why is to check on Youtube or their official website who has more counter IML applications of your IML project and it means that they're experienced in IML Solutions.

Will the injection molding machine manufacturer to be more professional to provide you with a turn-key IML Solution against the IML Robot manufacturer?

By now, the injection molding machine is some sort of standard products but the IML Solutions are 100% custom made system, which request the IML Solutions provider have a much more comprehensive understanding of the injection molding machine, the mould and the IML robot. A professional sales of IML system will not only focus on the the injection speed of the machine but also the structure of the mold design, the movement of the IML robot and label etc. He'll have a much more comprehensive understanding of the IML System integration.

Systec 280/630 C SP-840B is a HighSpeed injection molding machine with a clamping force of 2800 kN by Demag machinery.

Systec 210/580-600B is a HighSpeed injection molding machine with a clamping force of 2100 kN by Demag machinery.

P430K3C is a Highspeed injection molding machine with a clamping force of 4300 kN by Yizumi machinery.

P380K3C is a Highspeed injection molding machine with a clamping force of 3800 kN by Yizumi machinery.

Tips To Start a PRICE SMART IML Business

European IML Solutions VS Chinese IML

The advantage of an European IML System is that it will work stably with complete solutions such as visual control, packing etc. It would be price smart for single parts bulk production.

The advantage of a Chinese IML Solutions would be the competitive price (Around 30~50% of it's European counter parts) and Chinese IML system would be more flexible for Magazine and EOAT replacement. Which would be competitive for new comers of IML business with smaller order but request to change the mould frequently.

Top Entry IML or Side Entry IML

The advantage of a Top Entry IML Solutions is that it request less floor space and less costy, but it relied on one robot arm to finish all the process of label picking, inserting, parts picking and stacking, it would be less efficient compared to side entry IML Solutions. And because the robot arm and the magazine are seperated which means it has a less repeat precision. Generally, top entry IML Solutions is an ideal choice for large containers IML production such as 20L paints bucket.

Side Entry IML Solutions is the main IML solutions in IML business. With the robot arm and the magazine installed to the same frame a side entry IML robot has much better efficiency and repeat precision compared to the Top Entry IML Solutions. The cycle time of a side entry can be lowered to around 1.8s. It's the best IML solution for small and medium size containers and Lids IML production.

SWITEK IML Robot 8 Cavities Yogurt Cups Side Entry IML Solutions

SWITEK IML Robot 4 Cavities Cups Wrap and Bottom IML Solutions

SWITEK IML Robot 2 Cavities Oval Cups Side Entry IML Solutions

6 Cavities yoghurt cups side entry IML Solutions.

China IML Containers Mould Maker

TK Group (Holdings) Limited: which was establihed in 1983 in HongKong with their production bace in Shenzhen in manufacturing of plastic molds and parts in mobile phone, healthcare, smart home, package, medical and precise electronics etc.
SJ Group: Established in 1987, HongKong SJ Group has its production based in Shenzhen in manufacturing of automotive mold, packaging mold, medical mold, liquid silicone rubber mold and precision parts injection.
Mould-tip: Founded in 1999, Mould-tip is foccus on the manufacturing of multi-cavity stack cosmetic, food and medical packaging such as: in-mold closing closures; food packaging from signle cavity mold development to the stack mould: 2+2, 4+4 and 4+4+4; multi-cavity mould such as 96, 144 and 288 cavities hot runner mold.
Push Mold Co., Ltd.: Established in 2000 in Yibin, Sichuan province, Push mold is designated in the manufacturing of closure mold; thin-wall food package mold; medical parts mold; Cosmatic package mold etc.
JT Mold: Founded in 2010, JT Mold has its production based in Suzhou in manufacturing of closures mold, thin wall container mold, medical parts mold, 2K mold.
Shenzhen Brosen Precision Mold Co., Ltd.: Established in 2010, Brosen has its production based on Shenzhen China in manufacturing of multi-cavities medical parts mold, closure mold, food packages mold and multi-cavities Bi-color mold.
Ningbo Hengqi Precision Mould Co., Ltd.: Established in 2021, Ningbo Hengqi Precision Mould Co., Ltd. is designated in the manufacturer of thin-wall container mold for food package in the world injection molding machine manufacturing base Ningbo city.
Taizhou Lihao Mould Co., Ltd.: Established in 1990, Taizhou Lihao mould co., ltd. is focused on the manufacturing of thin-wall PP/PS mould for food package.

4 Labels Fruit Buckets Side Entry IML Solutions

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2 Cavities Biscuit Box Side Entry IML Solutions

China IML Label Producers

Zhejian Jinyan Printing Co., Ltd.: Established in 1990, Zhejian Jinyan Printing Co., Ltd. is specialized in the production of HTF/IML labels.
Zhejiang ZhongYu Science and Technology Co., Ltd.(YZY): Established in 2010, Zhejiang ZhongYu science and technology co., ltd. is specialized in the production of IML labels.
Shenzhen Bowei Printing Co., Ltd.: Established in 2009, Shenzhen Bowei Printing Co., Ltd.is specialized in the production of HTF/IML labels with the Disney certification.
Zhejiang Weishida Printing Co., Ltd.(VST): Established in 2004, Zhejian Weishida Printing Co., Ltd. is specialized in the production of HTF/IML labels.