Injection Molding PP Coffee Cup with IML Label

Unlike the traditional method of attaching non-permanent adhesive labels after cup molding, Zhongyu's factory has created this Injection Molding PP Coffee Cup with IML Label. The printed images are sealed in the cup body's substrate layer, directly avoiding the common problems of label warping and falling off in food packaging.

Custom IML Waterproof In Mold Label for Food Packaging Product Specifications

Manufacturing Process

1. Pre-press Processing

Match the customer's design draft, make corrections based on the cup's stretching deformation, and avoid pattern deformation and text compression after injection molding. Output the printing plate file.

2. Printing and Coating

Complete the graphic printing on the special food-grade film material and perform the required composite treatment to control the food contact compliance of the ink and film material.

3. Die-cutting and Forming

Use fully automatic high-precision die-cutting equipment to cut the roll material into single pieces of labels that fit the injection molding mold, and remove defective pieces.

4. Injection Molding Fusion

Send the Injection Molding PP Coffee Cup with IML Label that has been die-cut to the injection molding mold, melt the PP raw material into the cavity, and fuse the label and cup body at high temperatures to form a complete cup with patterns in one step.

5. Online Inspection

Conduct sampling and online inspection of the finished product's appearance, pattern position, and cup body integrity to eliminate defective products such as pattern offset and bubbles.

6. Packaging and Dispatch

After passing inspection, classify and pack the products, and deliver them to injection molding factories or food filling enterprises.

IML Label Injection Molding Production Process

1. Gravure printing on PET/PP film and Lamination

2. Cutting into standard label sheets

3. Automatic robot places labels into injection mold cavity

4. Plastic melt injection, film and plastic melt into one piece

5. Demold finished IML plastic products directly

Product Applications

1. Leisure Food Injection-Molded Cups

2. Commercial and Supermarket circulation Food Containers

3. Low-temperature Cold Chain Food Packaging

4. Export Food Order Companions

5. Seasonal, Multi-Taste Product Series

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FAQ

Q1: Will the pattern on the injection-molded PP coffee cup with IML label come off after being refrigerated and soaked in water?

A: The label is fused with the cup body and can withstand long-term cold water immersion, so it will not bubble off.

Q2: Can the existing injection-molded jelly cup molds be directly adapted to IML labels?

A: A sample of the cup body needs to be provided to assess the stretching and demolding performance. Some molds do not require modification and can be put into production directly.

Q3: Do the entire set of label materials meet the food contact-related standards?

A: Food-grade film materials and inks are selected, and corresponding test reports can be provided according to the order batch.

Q4: Can the barcode and product description be all printed on the IML label?

A: Yes, barcode, parameters, and warning text can all be integrated into the cup body.

Q5: For multi-flavor product series, what is the approximate minimum order threshold?

A: The minimum order quantity fluctuates with the pattern process. Customized production plans can be provided based on the project.

Q6: Can your company undertake large-scale export orders for food packaging labels?

A: We have a complete set of automated production lines and have the capacity to deliver large quantities. We have long-term support for overseas food customers.

Q7: What are your company's supporting R&D conditions for food IML labels?

A: We have our own performance verification laboratory, a dust-free production workshop, and multiple related patents and system certifications.