Press release submitted on behalf of BRINK.
BRINK Molds & Automation, Harskamp, The Netherlands, and its partner Arburg, Lossburg, Germany, presented a genuine innovation at the 2025 K trade fair: For the first time, a round bucket with a tamper-evident closure and sleeve was produced using the injection compression molding process – a forward-looking application that specifically addresses rising energy and material costs.
“Thanks to the injection compression molding (ICM) concept, we can significantly reduce energy consumption,” explains Matthias Arping, international sales manager at BRINK. “Compared to conventional injection molding, we need around 20% less clamping force and about 40% less injection pressure. This has a direct impact on overall energy efficiency.” Another advantage is that the process allows materials with a lower MFR (melt flow rate) to be processed, which opens up additional flexibility in the choice of materials.
The 4-cavity system shown ran with a total cycle time of just 4 seconds, including in-mold labeling (IML). The weight of the round bucket produced was only 11.9 grams – despite the integrated safety feature (temper evident) and decorative sleeve.
With this application, Arburg and BRINK are sending a strong signal in the direction of resource-saving and at the same time highly productive packaging technology – a topic that is becoming increasingly relevant in view of rising raw material and energy costs.
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