In-Mold Decorating

In-mold decorating is a process for labeling or decorating a plastic object during the plastic injection molding process. In the in-mold labeling process, a label or appliqué is placed in the open mold and held in the desired position by vacuum ports, electrostatic attraction or other appropriate means. The mold closes and molten plastic resin is extruded or injected into the mold where it conforms to the shape of the object. The hot plastic envelopes the label, making it an integral part of the molded object. The difference between glue applied labels and in-mold labels is that a glue applied label is stuck "on" the surface of the plastic object; the in-mold label is embedded "in" the wall of the object.

Because an in-mold label or decoration is embedded in the wall of the product through plastic molding injection, it is very durable and nearly impossible to remove from the object. For injection molded tubs, all four sides and the bottom can be decorated with a single label during the molding process, something that pressure sensitive labels cannot do.

Finally, all post-mold labeling operations, equipment and costs are eliminated because the in-mold labeled product is ejected from the mold fully labeled and completely decorated.

Combination of printing and labels	Hand painted	Used hot stamping technology. Other Colors are available
Label molded into part	Tampo printing with a special ink	Tampo printing on a curved surface
	Ink Printing machine designed in house to apply the ink around the part

Our creative, skilled staff will help you label your products with our durable in-mold decorating process.  Make a solid mark on your products that looks professional.  Plastic Molded Concepts would love to hear about your project, contact us today!