Injection Moulding Machine for Ice Cream Containers
Ice cream containers are produced on horizontal injection moulding machines, in thin-wall moulds that often carry in-mould labels, from impact copolymer PP. Machine size is set by the tub or lid projected area, cavity count and the opening stroke for deep tubs. Material choice matters most, because homopolymer PP turns brittle and cracks in freezer storage.
For ice cream packaging, selection weighs clamp force for wide lids and tubs, fast injection for thin walls and room for IML automation. Pratishna Engineers supplies horizontal injection moulding machines for ice cream container moulding and can recommend a configuration for your tub, lid and label plan.
Manufacturing Ice Cream Containers?
Share your tub and lid sizes, label method and yearly volumes, and Pratishna Engineers will recommend a suitable machine.
Machine Requirements for Ice Cream Container Moulding
Ice cream packs must survive the freezer, carry a clean label and reseal after the tub has been opened. Machine considerations:
- Impact copolymer PP that stays tough at freezer temperatures
- Clamp force for the wide, flat lid as well as the tub
- Opening stroke and daylight for deep tubs with IML robots
- Label held in place at the gate as melt enters
- Even cooling so the lid seal holds after freeze and thaw
- Tamper-evident band moulded into the lid
Recommended Machine for Ice Cream Containers
Ice cream cups, tubs and lids in moderate cavity counts fit the C Series (140-320 T), while deeper family packs and IML moulds with more cavities suit the H Series (120-350 T). Larger tubs or high-cavity tools that need more clamping force than these sizes can be discussed on request.
Not Sure Which Machine You Need?
Share your tub volume, lid design and label plan for a recommendation.
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Injection Moulding Machine Buyer Resources
Download practical resources to help you select, size and specify the right machine.
Horizontal Injection Moulding Machine Selection Guide
A step-by-step guide covering the key inputs needed to select the right machine: product weight, projected area, number of cavities, plastic material, required clamping force, shot / injection capacity, mould dimensions, production quantity, cycle time and automation requirement.
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How to Calculate Clamping Force for an Injection Moulding Machine
A clear methodology that explains how clamping force is calculated, covering projected area, injection pressure, safety factor, number of cavities and material considerations.
Download PDFPDF · 363 KBFMCG Packaging Components & Machine Guide
A guide to FMCG Packaging components, covering caps and closures, preforms, thin-wall containers, IML tubs, cutlery, pumps and sprayers. It explains hot runner tools, cavity count, fast cycles, food-contact grades, and how to match each part to a suitable machine.
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FAQs / Buyer Questions
Answers to the points ice cream packaging buyers raise most often.
Which Injection Moulding Machine Is Used to Make Ice Cream Containers?
Horizontal machines in the C or H Series cover most cup, tub and lid sizes, selected by mould projected area and cavities. Pack sizes that need more clamping force than these series offer are reviewed on request.Why Do Ice Cream Tubs Crack in the Freezer?
Homopolymer PP becomes brittle at low temperature and cracks first at the base corners, where stress concentrates at the change in wall thickness. Impact-modified copolymer PP stays tough in freezer storage and is the usual specification for ice cream packs.Does an IML Ice Cream Container Need a Different Machine Setup?
The machine is standard, but the cell adds a robot that places a label in each cavity before the shot. Mould height, opening stroke and platen space must allow the robot arm, and the label must stay put as melt fills behind it.
Why Does the Lid Need as Much Tonnage as the Tub?
A lid weighs little, but its flat face covers almost the same projected area as the tub opening. Clamping force follows projected area and injection pressure, not part weight, so a lid mould can need similar tonnage to the tub mould.Can Pratishna Recommend a Machine for My Ice Cream Container?
Yes. Share the tub and lid drawings or samples, material grade, part weights, mould sizes, cavity count, IML plan and required output, and Pratishna Engineers will recommend a suitable machine.Does the Machine Suit Other Dairy and Food Packs Too?
Usually, yes. The same series can mould IML tubs, thin-wall containers, sweet boxes and tub lids, depending on the mould footprint and the cavity count.
Technical Disclaimer
Disclaimer: The information provided in this webpage is for general informational and educational purposes only. It is based on technical references and industry information available at the time of preparation and may be subject to change. It does not constitute engineering, technical, commercial or professional advice, nor does it constitute a quotation, specification, warranty or contractual commitment by Pratishna Engineers.
Actual injection moulding machine and process requirements vary according to the component design, material, mould, production volume, machine configuration and operating conditions. The information, examples, calculations and recommendations provided should be independently evaluated and verified for the specific application before making any equipment, process or production decision. Information obtained from third-party sources remains subject to the accuracy and limitations of those sources.
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