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Production mould
The product, resin, wall thickness, label area, cavity count, cooling, hot runner and ejection concept define the tooling—not a generic catalogue specification.
Mould · machine · robot · auxiliaries
One production target. One connected IML line.
A complete IML production line is not a shopping list of unrelated equipment. The container, label, mould, high-speed injection machine, robot, cooling and acceptance method must operate inside the same production window. Hengqi coordinates these interfaces around the buyer's real product and output target.
Complete line architecture
Six modules, one operating window.
Every module has its own specification, but the interfaces decide whether the line can produce stable parts. The review begins with the product and works outward to equipment, utilities, trial conditions and evidence.
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Injection machine
Clamping force, shot size, injection speed, platen and tie-bar space, mould opening stroke and control interfaces are checked against the approved mould.
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IML robot
Label magazine, static control, vacuum pickup, cavity access, take-out path and cycle timing are matched to the actual container and mould layout.
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Auxiliary equipment
Chiller capacity, water flow, air supply, dryer, loader, mould-temperature control and material handling are included where the process requires them.
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Process integration
Machine settings, cooling, label placement, ejection and robot motion are tuned as one connected window rather than optimized by separate suppliers in isolation.
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Trial and acceptance
The agreed product, resin and label are used to verify cycle, cavity balance, part weight, dimensions, appearance, label position and continuous operation.
Project delivery route
The line is calculated before equipment is committed.
A turnkey proposal should make the assumptions visible. That lets the buyer compare output, process margin, scope, acceptance and service instead of comparing only the headline price of separate components.
Define the product and output
Confirm the drawing or sample, resin, capacity, part weight, wall thickness, label specification, annual demand, shifts and target cycle. These inputs determine whether the requested output is technically and commercially realistic.
Calculate a compatible line window
Review cavity count, projected area, shot weight, mould size, injection speed, cooling load and robot access together. A line proposal should leave operating margin instead of matching every component at its absolute limit.
Release connected interfaces
The mould, hot runner, machine and robot teams align platen mounting, locating ring, nozzle, ejector, utilities, electrical signals, robot stroke and guarding before equipment is finalized.
Run a line-relevant trial
Sampling uses the agreed resin and label where available. Trial records capture machine, mould and automation conditions so corrections are based on the real system instead of a single acceptable sample.
Accept evidence and handover
Product samples, settings, cycle records, inspection results, spare-part planning and operating guidance are reviewed before shipment. Final scope depends on the commercial agreement for each project.
External application references
See product, mould and automation working together.
These external reference videos show application directions, not Hengqi customer cases or universal specifications. Final cavity, cycle, machine and automation choices are defined by the approved project inputs.
Six-cavity 700 ml cup production reference
A multi-cavity cup project used to discuss shot size, mould dimensions, take-out timing and expected output before the line is specified.
Fast-cycle IML yogurt cup production
The label, mould, machine and robot timing must be validated together because a stable cup cycle is limited by the slowest connected operation.
Three-side IML ice cream container system
A packaging application reference for label coverage, product handling, cooling, ejection and downstream stacking requirements.
Acceptance evidence
Define how the line will be judged before the trial.
Acceptance is strongest when the product, resin, label, operating time and measured outputs are agreed in advance. The final checklist is project-specific, but it should connect product quality with the actual machine, mould and robot conditions.
Stable filling and cavity-to-cavity part-weight review
Agreed cycle recorded with machine, cooling and robot conditions
Label position, wrinkles, bubbles, pickup and release checked
Critical dimensions, rim roundness, lid fit and stacking verified
Robot clearance, product take-out and label reload observed
Water, air, electrical and communication interfaces confirmed
Trial settings, sample set and correction record prepared
Recommended spare, wear and maintenance items identified
Information for a useful proposal
Send the production facts once.
The earlier these inputs are available, the more accurately Hengqi can match the mould, machine, automation and utilities—and identify which assumptions still require a trial.
- 2D/3D drawing or physical product sample
- Resin grade, colour and food-contact requirement
- Product capacity, dimensions, weight and wall thickness
- IML label drawing, material, thickness and coverage area
- Target annual output, shifts and practical cycle expectation
- Existing machine data or preferred machine platform
- Factory voltage, cooling-water and compressed-air conditions
- Packing, stacking, lid, leak and acceptance requirements
Connected resources
Review each decision before requesting the complete line.
IML Container Moulds
Choose the container, cup, bucket or box application first.
Review pageMachine Selection
Check shot, clamp, platen, speed and automation interfaces.
Review pageFast-Cycle Engineering
Understand which connected factors determine a practical cycle.
Review pageValve-Gate Hot Runner
See how melt delivery and cavity balance are integrated.
Review pageApplication & Trial Cases
Compare product applications and recorded mould trials.
Review pageMould Development Process
Follow the controlled route from product review to samples.
Review pageBuyer FAQ
Complete IML production line questions
What is included in a complete IML production line?
The scope can combine the production mould, hot runner, high-speed injection machine, IML robot, label handling, chiller, material handling, air and water requirements, trial validation and handover support. The final included equipment is listed in the project quotation.
Can Hengqi match a new mould to an existing injection machine?
Yes. Send the machine model and data for platen size, tie-bar distance, shot capacity, injection speed, opening stroke, ejector, nozzle and robot interface. Engineering then checks whether the machine provides a practical operating window for the proposed mould.
Is a target cycle guaranteed before the product is approved?
No. A responsible cycle target depends on the final product, resin, part weight, wall thickness, cavity count, machine, cooling, label and robot timing. It should be confirmed through an agreed production trial rather than treated as a universal promise.
How is an IML line accepted before shipment?
The parties should agree the product, resin, label, sample quantity, continuous-run duration and inspection criteria first. Acceptance can then record cycle, part weight, cavity balance, dimensions, appearance, label position, lid fit, stacking, automation and process settings.
Can the project include installation and production support?
Installation, remote support, training, spare-part planning and on-site service can be defined in the commercial scope. Service location, travel conditions, response expectations and buyer responsibilities should be confirmed before the order.
Project review
Start with the product—not an equipment list.
Send the drawing or sample, material, label, output and factory conditions. Hengqi will identify the mould, machine, robot and auxiliary inputs required for a proposal.