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Meech Plans IML Breakthrough at K 2010

Friday 22. October 2010 - UK manufacturer Meech International Is promising a major addition to the world of in-mould labelling technology with the launch at K 2010 of the 994 IML high voltage generator, which is light enough to be mounted on the end of arm tool. The new generator works in conjunction with the recently introduced Meech Hydra, a miniaturised in-mould labelling pinning system designed to improve pinning performance, especially on smaller labels.

“The 994 Hydra overcomes many of the issues encountered with other commonly used in-mould labelling technologies and because of this the purchase and running costs are reduced significantly,” says David Rogers, business unit director for static control. “The 994 Hydra provides powerful, repeatable pinning with no degradation. OEMs are free to make their own label carriers, which can be produced at a greatly reduced cost compared to some other IML technologies.

“The components are easy to mount, as well as being straightforward to connect and disconnect during mould tool changes. The design eliminates the chance of sparking and the possibility of expensive damage to the mould tool and removes the risk of contamination of the container, a problem sometimes encountered with conductive foam based IML systems. We expect the new 994 Hydra to create a great deal of interest at K 2010 and look forward to explaining the benefits in more detail to visitors to our stand.”