Introduction to
In-Mold Labeling (IML) for Sealing Agent Tubes, Glass Hose, and AB Hose
In-Mold Labeling (IML) is an advanced process that integrates labels with plastic products during the injection molding process and is widely used in the production of various plastic containers. This article will introduce the working principle, advantages, applications and future prospects of In-Mold Label For AB Tube for Sealing Agent Tubes, Glass Hose, and AB Hose.
1. Working Principle
The basic working principle of IML technology is to place a pre-printed label in the injection mold and integrate the label with the plastic product through the injection molding process. The specific steps are as follows:
Label design and printing: Design and print high-quality labels according to the design requirements of seaming agent tubes, glass hoses, and AB hoses.
Label placement: Place the printed label in a fixed position inside the mold.
Injection molding: Inject the plastic melt into the mold to combine the label with the plastic melt to form a plastic tube with a label.
Cooling and demoulding: The molded product is cooled in the mold and then taken out of the mold to obtain a plastic tube with a label.
2. Main advantages
High adhesion: The
IML label is integrally molded with the plastic tube, has extremely high adhesion, and is not easy to fall off.
Strong durability: The label surface has excellent wear resistance, scratch resistance and weather resistance, and can withstand wear and tear during long-term use and transportation.
Good aesthetics: IML technology ensures that the label is perfectly integrated with the product surface, providing high-quality visual effects.
Waterproof and anti-fouling: IML labels have waterproof and anti-fouling functions, suitable for the packaging of liquid products such as seam beautifiers and glass glue.
Environmental protection: IML labels and plastic tubes can be recycled together, meet environmental protection requirements, and reduce the impact on the environment.
3. Application advantages
High production efficiency: IML technology integrates labeling and molding processes, simplifies the production process, and improves production efficiency.
Cost-effectiveness: Reduces the use of subsequent labeling operations and related equipment, and reduces production costs.
Strong consistency: IML technology avoids problems such as label position offset and bubbling that may occur in traditional labeling methods, ensuring product consistency.
Brand enhancement: high-quality label patterns and excellent appearance have enhanced the brand image and market competitiveness of caulking agent, glass glue, and AB glue products.
4. Application areas
In-mold labeling technology for caulking agent tubes, glass glue tubes, and AB glue tubes is widely used in the packaging of various liquid products, including but not limited to:
Cementing agent tubes: used for the packaging of various caulking agent products, IML labels provide rich design and safe use experience.
Glass glue tubes: suitable for various glass glue products, IML labels provide durable and easy-to-clean labels.
AB glue tubes: used for the packaging of AB glue and other products, IML labels provide high adhesion and beautiful appearance.
5. Precautions for use
Label design: mold structure and molding process should be considered during design to ensure the correct positioning of the label during the molding process.
Material selection: select label materials and inks compatible with plastic melt to ensure the adhesion and durability of the label.
Process control: strictly control the injection molding process parameters to ensure the good integration of the label and the plastic tube.
Equipment maintenance: regularly inspect and maintain molds and injection molding equipment to ensure the stability of the production process and product quality.
6. Future Development Prospects
Technological innovation: With the continuous innovation and development of
IML technology, the in-mold labeling of seam sealant tubes, glass glue hoses, and AB hoses has shown great potential in the production field, meeting the market demand for high-quality labels and beautiful designs.
Market competitiveness: Through IML technology, the appearance and brand image of seam sealant, glass glue, and AB glue products can be significantly improved, and the competitiveness of products in the market can be improved.
Environmental protection requirements: The environmental protection characteristics of IML technology meet modern environmental protection standards and become an important part of green packaging.
Multi-functional application: IML technology is not only suitable for seam sealant, glass glue, and AB hoses, but can also be widely used in the packaging of other liquid products, providing efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for a variety of products.