Build the solution around the production requirement.
Label presentation and picking
A magazine or feeder presents each label repeatably. The EOAT picks it with controlled vacuum, confirms presence and carries it without curl, double-picks or positional drift. Tooling is designed around label material, geometry, cavity count and the route into the mould.
Static charging and mould placement
Static charging can retain the label against the cavity surface during mould closing. Electrode arrangement, label position and process timing are engineered and proven together. The robot must be confirmed mould-clear before the machine receives permission to continue.
Take-out, inspection and stacking
The same cycle can remove finished packs, verify label presence or orientation, separate cavities, count product and form stable stacks. Reject parts need a positive route that cannot mix with accepted production.
Side-entry and top-entry layouts
Side-entry robots are associated with very fast thin-wall cycles, while top-entry systems can suit other speeds and layouts. We select the architecture from cycle target, platen and mould access, label quantity, stack pattern, floor space and maintenance access.
Specification checklist
| Label data | Material, thickness, dimensions, print orientation and cavity count |
|---|---|
| Process timing | Label pick, static charge, mould entry, placement, part take-out and stack time |
| Quality checks | Label present, correct orientation, finished-part inspection and reject confirmation |
| Downstream | Counting, stacking, bagging, sleeving, boxing or conveyor transfer |
Frequently asked questions
What does an IML robot do?
It places labels into the mould before injection and normally removes the finished labelled parts, often adding inspection, stacking or packing.
Is IML only for food packaging?
No. It is widely used for packaging but can also suit housewares and other moulded products requiring durable integrated graphics.
Can vision check the label?
Yes. Vision can inspect presence, position, orientation or print features, subject to the required defect definition and image conditions.