Day by day when the world is growing in every fields, packaging elements are also getting modernised by adding few great qualities and fulfilling the limitations of the traditional elements. When innovative ideas mixed together then comes a great outcome and so is the IML. IML stands for In Mould Labelling. Even in today’s world it is very necessary to have user friendly packaging materials.
All you need to know about IML
IML which stands for in mould labelling is the process where different papers or plastic labels are used for manufacturing of containers or other useful object by performing different kinds of moulding like injection moulding, thermoforming, and blow moulding. For pre decorated items, the final product is served which has the label as its elemental part. Though the manufacture time increases but if we combine the moulding process with the decoration process, there would be much less in the total cost.
Process and principles of IML
For increasing the efficiency of the labelling process reel fed systems with the injection moulding or thermoforming is used for labelling the IML. Though initially In Mould Labelling was designed by the blow moulding but as time changes developments goes on. The reverse of the label is coated with the heat seal layer. Later a heat resistant ink is applied over the substrate material. After that a heat resistant lacquer is added over it. Advantage of this process is that there is no need of flame. Naturally flame is required to heat the bottles prior to labelling, to achieve adhesion but in case of In Mould Labelling this is not done.
Best ways IML can help us:
In mould labelling is a very durable process and thus gives durable products having long life spans. It is used for making foils, several decorations, medical devices, automotive components and several other durable products. In mould labelling is a very popular process for decorating several plastic bottles and it is also used as foil for packaging several other elements. It is also used for decorating electronic elements. Enticing graphic designs with high quality coloured graphics add charm to the views.
Metallic IML foil a low cost efficient packaging material
Metallic IML foil is produced when over the foil, a layer of aluminium is applied and it becomes different from the standard packaging materials. Extra colours can be added and make the thing more attractive and eye catching . Even multi coloured graphics can be used . The natural silver colour of this metallic item can be changed and can be made more attractive by adding graphics. One of the main advantage of metallic IML foil is that the multicolour graphics added designable metallic look is much better than the standardize metallic look.Metallic Foil labels are used for:
- Cosmetics- It is very necessary to have user friendly packaging materials. Attractive and fine materials are very necessary to get the best. Here metallic IML foil is the one which fulfil this.
- Storage boxes: Standard storage box can be differentiated from the IML foils because of its attractive decorations and quality. And this innovation gives an unique appearances.
- Paint: A good quality metallic IML foil provides good paint.
Metallic IML Foil provides a lot of diversity. Even it provides low cost.
