15.5s Cycle Breaks Efficiency Limits – MFI=4 Material Passes 2‑Meter Drop Test
The 38th China International Plastics and Rubber Industry Exhibition (CHINAPLAS 2026) will be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Hongqiao), Shanghai, from April 21 to 24, 2026. DKM will present its latest 20L IML paint bucket production line at booths 5.1C71 & 5.1C75, featuring live, fully automated high‑efficiency production from raw material to finished product.
This paint bucket line continues to innovate in delivery time, cycle time, and machine stability, providing customers with a mature, reliable turnkey solution. The finished containers use In‑Mold Labeling (IML) technology, offering a premium appearance with labels that never peel off – widely used in the paint and chemical packaging industries.
DKM has optimized the molding parameters for the 20L IML paint bucket for different material flow rates:
Cycle time only 15.5 seconds, and the finished container passes a 2‑meter drop test, ensuring high reliability during transport and use.
Cycle time can be further reduced to 14 seconds, significantly increasing output per hour.
This speed performance is achieved by the deep synergy between the DKM‑Victor series fast‑speed machine (200 mm/s injection speed) and the SINOMOULD paint bucket mold, delivering a breakthrough in both efficiency and quality.
The paint bucket mold for this line is supplied by SINOMOULD, a specialized mold supplier, with the following core advantages:
Mold Main Material
Cooling System
Clamping & Structural Design
Manufacturing Strength
With over 20 years of mold‑making experience, SINOMOULD combines high‑precision equipment with standardized, process‑driven production – ensuring qualified delivery ≤ 1 month.
DKM‑Victor Series Fast‑Speed Machine
DKM provides the Victor series fast‑speed machine for this paint bucket line, with an injection speed of 200 mm/s and 20‑30% energy savings for the whole machine.
Infrared heating bands (EXXSON brand): heating conversion rate up to 99.8%, 30‑85% energy savings compared to conventional bands, more precise temperature control, stable part dimensions, and reduced heat emission in the workshop.
Heating System
Control System
Oil Pump & Hydraulic System
At CHINAPLAS 2026, DKM will demonstrate the entire 20L IML paint bucket production process live – from injection molding and in‑mold labeling to part removal and stacking – giving you a firsthand look at the true efficiency of a 15.5‑second cycle.
Welcome to visit booths 5.1C71 & 5.1C75 to discuss innovative technologies and cost‑reduction solutions for the paint bucket packaging field with our technical team. If you would like a quotation in advance, discuss a specific project, or schedule a meeting at the show, please contact your DKM account manager.
Exhibition Information at a Glance
We look forward to seeing you in Shanghai and witnessing together the efficiency revolution DKM injection molding machines bring to paint bucket packaging.
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