摘要 |
A method and apparatus for producing labeled, plastic foam containers, such as a labeled EPS cup uses a heated pocket to thermally bond a label to a freshly-made plastic cup such that a finished cup with a label can be made in considerably less time than the three or four weeks for conventional methods. The heating of the pocket is carried out using heated oil being supplied to an interior of cavity from which the heated pocket is formed. Also described is a labeled plastic foam container, such as a labeled EPS cup, having high quality printing capabilities, sufficient stiffness, acceptable insulation and barrier properties and reduced production cost and time. |