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Label Application Services

Hi-Rel Plastics provides label application services for plastic containers, components, and finished products across a variety of industrial, consumer, and packaging applications. Our capabilities support accurate label placement, consistent presentation, and production-ready packaging solutions. Below are some commonly used label types.

1. Pressure-Sensitive Labels (PSLs)

The most common and versatile choice, featuring a face stock, a specialized adhesive, and a release liner. Some of the commonly used PSL label types are:

  • Polyester (PET)
  • Polypropylene (BOPP)
  • Polyethylene (PE)

2. In-Mold Labels (IML)

A process where a pre-printed plastic label is placed directly into an injection mold cavity before the molten plastic is introduced.

  • The Bond: The label and plastic fuse together to become a single piece.
  • Best For: Reusable totes, durable consumer goods, and parts that will undergo heavy handling or washing.

3. Heat Transfer, Laser Etching, & Direct Marking

Instead of applying a separate sticker, the identifiers are permanently marked directly onto the plastic itself.

  • Heat Transfer: Decorating solution by transferring pre-printed graphics onto a plastic component using controlled heat and pressure
  • Laser Marking: Uses a laser beam to alter the surface of the plastic (creating color change or slight engraving).
  • Direct Inkjet/Pad Printing: Applies cured ink directly via printing plates or inkjet heads.
  • Best For: Medical labware, electronic components, and parts where peeling is a safety or operational hazard

Precise Label Placement

Ensures accurate positioning and alignment on every component.

Consistent Production Quality

Repeatable processes ensure uniform results across all parts.

Strong Adhesion Performance

Labels applied for long-lasting durability and resistance to wear.

Flexible Labeling Options

Supports a wide range of label types, sizes, and application requirements.

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Label Application Services

Hi-Rel Plastics provides label application services for plastic containers, components, and finished products across a variety of industrial, consumer, and packaging applications. Our capabilities support accurate label placement, consistent presentation, and production-ready packaging solutions.

Labeling & In-Mold Decorating Solutions

Label applications involve the precise placement of pressure-sensitive or specialty labels onto finished products or packaging surfaces to support branding, product identification, and regulatory requirements. Hi-Rel Plastics supports labeling for a range of product shapes and configurations, including cylindrical and flat-surfaced components.

We also support in-mold labeling (IML) decorating solutions, where graphics or labels are integrated directly into the molding process to create durable, high-quality finished appearances with improved wear resistance and long-term visual consistency.

By combining manufacturing, decorating, assembly, and packaging services under one roof, Hi-Rel Plastics helps streamline production while delivering clean, accurate, and market-ready finished products.

Precise Label Placement

Ensures accurate positioning and alignment on every component.

Consistent Production Quality

Repeatable processes ensure uniform results across all parts.

Strong Adhesion Performance

Labels applied for long-lasting durability and resistance to wear.

Flexible Labeling Options

Supports a wide range of label types, sizes, and application requirements.

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