In-Mold Decoration

Customized and Diversified In-Mold Decoration Solutions

IMR (In-Mold Roller)

IMR (In-Mould Decoration by Roller, also referred to as In-Mold Roller), a type of high-end IMD technology, is mainly used for applying decorative and functional coatings to molded plastic products

Detailed Process

Decorative and functional patterns are at first printed onto the IMD foil through a high-precision printer, after which the foil will be fed to a specialized injection molding tool and get precisely positioned in the cavity. At last, under the high temperature and pressure of the plastic raw materials in the mold, patterns on the foil will be transferred to the surface of the molded plastic products.
Applications

①Surface of household appliances
②Automotive interiors
③Smart home appliances
④3C consumer electronics
Advantages

①Add variety to plastic surface design, greatly optimize appearance and texture
②Customized, diversified and specialized appearance design
③Environmental-friendly, efficient, and cost-effective

IMR Process

IML (In-Mold Label)

About IML

IML (In-Mold Labeling) can be used to achieve surface design with 3D geometry and backlighting effect. During IML process, the film is printed, preformed, cut and then finally placed in the injection molding tool for production.
Applications

①Decorative&control panels of smart home appliances
②Automotive interior trims with natural texture or backlighting
③Light-transmitting plate of EV's exterior decoration
④3C electronics, laptop housing, cellphone back housing
⑤Collectible trading cards, toys, gamepads
⑥Panel of NEV's charging pole