ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine — Super-Heavy-Duty IBM Machine with 1,350 KN Clamping Force & 1,300×500 mm Platen for Ultra-High-Cavity Industrial Production
The ZQ135 sits at the absolute apex of our ZQ-series injection blow molding machine (IBM machine) lineup. Delivering a 1,350 KN injection clamping force, a 70 mm single-screw plasticising unit with a 650 g maximum shot weight, a 6+N zone barrel — the most sophisticated temperature profiling in the ZQ series — and an unmatched 1,300×500 mm platen, the ZQ135 defines the upper frontier of factory-direct IBM capability. With dual 37+37 KW independent servo-pump motors, 200 KN blow clamping force, and an 18-tonne industrial frame, it is the definitive choice for producers who demand the absolute maximum output-per-shift from a single IBM machine installation. The ZQ135 serves as a cost-competitive, factory-direct alternative to Jomar 700D, Graham Engineering Wheel Series, Rocheleau R65-Series and other ultra-high-tonnage IBM platforms carrying premium import price tags.
💊 Pharmaceutical & Medical
💊 Food & Beverage
💊 Household & Industrial Chemicals
💊 Cosmetics & Personal Care
💊 Veterinary & Industrial Fluids
Core Strengths at a Glance: Screw diameter 70 mm | Injection clamping force 1,350 KN | Blow clamping force 200 KN | Max platen 1,300×500 mm | Shot weight 650 g | Barrel zones 6+N | Injection stroke 200 mm | Stripping stroke 280 mm | Dry cycle 4 s | Total power 95 KW | Dual 37+37 KW motors | Net weight 18 T | Volume range 1–2,000 ml
ZQ135 Full Technical Specifications — Parameter Sheet
All verified technical parameters for the ZQ135 injection blow molding machine are listed below. All data is for reference; final specifications are subject to the official order confirmation sheet.
| Category | Parameter | Unit | ZQ135 |
|---|---|---|---|
| INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Screw Diameter | mm | 70 | |
| Screw L/D Ratio | % | 22 : 1 | |
| Injection Weight | g | 650 | |
| Heating Power | KW | 30 | |
| Number of Barrel Zones | — | 6 + N | |
| Injection Stroke | mm | 200 | |
| CLAMPING SYSTEM | |||
| Clamping Force of Injection | KN | 1,350 | |
| Opening Stroke for Injection | mm | 140 | |
| Clamping Force of Blowing | KN | 200 | |
| Opening Stroke for Blowing | mm | 140 | |
| Lifting Height of Rotary Table | mm | 70 | |
| MOULD | |||
| Max. Platen Size (L × W) | mm | 1,300 × 500 | |
| Mould Thickness | mm | 280 | |
| Max. Diameter of Bottle | mm | 120 | |
| Bottle Height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable Bottle Volume Range | ml | 1 – 2,000 | |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 280 | |
| HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | |||
| Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 | |
| Motor Power | KW | 37 + 37 | |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 4 | |
| Total Power | KW | 95 | |
| Operating Power | % | 52 – 70 | |
| OTHERS | |||
| Min. Air Pressure of Compressed Air | MPa | 0.7 – 1.2 | |
| Compressed Air Capacity | M³/min | 0.7 | |
| Water Flowage | M³/h | 4 | |
| Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.3 – 0.4 | |
| Machine Dimension (L × W × H) | M | 5.5 × 2 × 2.4 | |
| Net Weight | Ton | 18 | |
ⓘ The above parameters are for reference only. Due to continuous improvement of equipment, the company reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice.
How the ZQ135 IBM Machine Works — Peak-Tonnage Three-Station Rotary Process
The ZQ135 executes the same three-station rotary IBM process architecture as all ZQ-series machines — but at the highest specifications in the entire range. At 1,350 KN injection clamping force, 650 g shot capacity, and a 1,300×500 mm platen, the ZQ135 sustains true peak-throughput multi-cavity production on the largest tooling configurations available in the ZQ series, maintaining a 4-second dry cycle across all three stations simultaneously.
Station 1 — 1,350 KN Peak-Tonnage Injection
Molten resin is delivered at up to 650 g per shot through the 70 mm screw — the largest in the ZQ range — into injection cavities locked by 1,350 KN of hydraulic clamping force. The 6+N zone barrel provides the finest melt temperature profiling in the entire ZQ series, and the 200 mm injection stroke delivers the volume capacity needed to supply maximum-cavity-count tooling on the 1,300×500 mm platen with consistent, repeatable shot weights at industrial 24/7 production speeds.
Station 2 — 200 KN Maximum Blow Clamping
The still-hot parison rotates 120° to the blow station where 200 KN of blow clamping force — the highest in the ZQ series — seals the blow cavity against the full inflation pressure of 0.7–1.2 MPa compressed air. At this blow tonnage, zero flash is maintained even on the most ambitious multi-cavity blow mould configurations for large-format HDPE, PP, and PET containers, providing complete parting-line integrity across every cavity in the set throughout each production cycle.
Station 3 — 280 mm Maximum Stripping Stroke
The ZQ135 features the longest stripping stroke in the ZQ series at 280 mm — 20 mm beyond the ZQ110 — providing the greatest core pin clearance available for ejecting containers from the largest and deepest multi-cavity rotary table assemblies. This extended stroke is critical for jam-free, reliable stripping at full cycle speed when running 12–20+ cavity configurations on the 1,300×500 mm platen, where physical core pin array depth is greatest.
ZQ135 Industrial Production Line Integration
At 18 T and 5.5 × 2 × 2.4 m, the ZQ135 is engineered for permanent installation in large-scale dedicated bottle production facilities. The 95 KW total installed power and dual 37+37 KW independent servo-pump hydraulic architecture provide the sustained power delivery needed for continuous maximum-cavity-count production without performance degradation over extended shifts. Downstream integration capabilities include high-speed servo conveyor take-off, 100% online pneumatic leak and torque testers, multi-lane bottle orientation, high-speed rotary labelling, multi-head inkjet or laser coding, vision inspection with automatic reject systems, and robotic case-packing and palletising. The PLC system supports Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP for real-time MES, OEE monitoring, and remote diagnostic connectivity as standard.
Structural Composition
The ZQ135 is built on six massively engineered sub-assemblies representing the peak of the ZQ design programme: (1) 70 mm Ultra-capacity injection unit — single-screw with 22:1 L/D, 6+N zone barrel, 200 mm stroke, 650 g shot, 30 KW barrel heating; (2) 1,350 KN hydraulic injection clamping unit — four-column dual-platen system with hydraulic over-centre lock; (3) Peak-format precision rotary table — servo-indexed with 70 mm hydraulic lift, 1,300×500 mm platen, heavy-section hardened guide columns; (4) 200 KN independent blow assembly — highest blow clamp in the ZQ range with multi-stage air pressure regulation; (5) Dual 37+37 KW independent servo-pump hydraulic units — fully independent injection and clamping circuits at 14 MPa; (6) Industrial-grade PLC control cabinet — Siemens/Mitsubishi PLC with 12-inch colour HMI, multi-recipe management, OEE/production data logging, Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP standard, remote diagnostics, and optional SCADA/MES integration.
8 Core Advantages of the ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine
1,350 KN — Absolute Peak Clamping in the ZQ Series
The ZQ135 delivers 1,350 KN of injection clamping force — the highest in the entire ZQ range, 22.7% more than the ZQ110, and 3.375× the ZQ40. This peak tonnage is the foundation that enables 20+ cavity tooling configurations on the 1,300×500 mm platen without any risk of flash on the injection parting line, sustaining absolute zero-flash production at industrial scale regardless of resin viscosity or parison wall mass.
650 g Maximum Shot Weight — Series Peak Capacity
The 70 mm screw with 200 mm injection stroke delivers 650 g per shot — the highest in the ZQ series, 20.4% more than the ZQ110’s 540 g. This peak shot capacity supports the largest aggregate cavity-weight configurations achievable in a single ZQ machine cycle, enabling high-cavity-count production of small containers (e.g., 20+ cavities for 30 ml vials) or thick-wall large containers (up to 2,000 ml) within the same machine platform.
1,300×500 mm Platen — Series Maximum Tooling Envelope
At 1,300×500 mm, the ZQ135 platen is the largest in the ZQ series — 18.2% longer and 8.7% wider than the ZQ110’s 1,100×460 mm — providing the additional horizontal and vertical span needed to accommodate multi-row, high-column cavity layouts that are physically impossible on any smaller ZQ model. This extra platen area translates directly into more cavities per shot and lower per-unit production cost at any given container size.
Dual 37+37 KW Motors — Highest Hydraulic Power in ZQ Series
Twin 37 KW servo-pump motors — each exactly double the ZQ80’s 18.5 KW units — provide 74 KW of dedicated hydraulic motor capacity with fully independent injection and clamping circuits. This dual-circuit architecture eliminates hydraulic pressure competition at the highest operating tonnages, delivering consistent 1,350 KN clamping force response and fast plasticising recovery simultaneously throughout every 4-second production cycle at maximum cavity load.
6+N Zone Barrel — Finest Melt Profiling in the Range
The 6+N zone barrel is the most sophisticated temperature profiling system in the ZQ series — one additional zone beyond the ZQ110’s 5+N. With six independently controlled barrel zones plus nozzle zone(s), the ZQ135 achieves the finest possible melt temperature gradient from feed throat to injection point. This exceptional profiling precision is critical when processing specialty resins — pharmaceutical-grade PP, high-IV PET, barrier-layer EVOH blends, or heat-sensitive PVC — at the 650 g shot weights required by maximum-cavity-count tooling.
200 KN Blow Clamping — Zero Blow-Line Flash at Any Cavity Count
The ZQ135’s 200 KN blow clamping force — the highest in the entire ZQ series, 33% more than the ZQ110’s 150 KN — provides the definitive blow parting-line integrity for the most ambitious multi-cavity blow mould configurations. Whether running 20+ cavity small-container tooling or 4–6 cavity large-format configurations with high blow pressure, 200 KN of blow clamping guarantees sealed cavities and zero blow-line flash throughout every production cycle.
280 mm Stripping Stroke — Maximum Core Pin Clearance
At 280 mm, the ZQ135’s stripping stroke is the longest in the ZQ range — 20 mm beyond the ZQ110 — providing the maximum physical clearance for positive, jam-free ejection from the deepest multi-cavity core pin arrays on the rotary table platen. For producers running 15–20+ cavity configurations where core pin assembly depth is at its greatest, this extended stroke is the technical feature that sustains reliable automatic ejection at full 4-second cycle speed without operator intervention.
18-Tonne Industrial Frame — Built for Decades of Peak-Load Operation
At 18 T net weight — 20% heavier than the ZQ110 — the ZQ135 machine frame, guide columns, clamping cylinders, and rotary table are all scaled to sustain 1,350 KN repeated clamping loads over decades of continuous 24/7 production without structural fatigue, dimensional drift, or guide column wear exceeding design tolerances. Heavy-section weld fabrication, full stress-relief annealing, and precision surface grinding ensure long-term clamping force accuracy and dimensional repeatability across the full production life of the machine.
Structure Design & Material Engineering of the ZQ135
🔧 70 mm Screw with 6+N Zone Barrel & 30 KW Heating
The 70 mm single screw is the largest in the ZQ series, manufactured from nitrogen-hardened tool steel with a bi-metallic barrel liner providing maximum abrasion and corrosion resistance for continuous high-volume operation. The 22:1 L/D ratio with 6+N independently controlled temperature zones provides the finest melt profiling in the range, while 30 KW of barrel heating power ensures rapid start-up and sustained melt quality at 650 g shot weights across all resins. Shot-weight repeatability is typically within ±0.3% across all cavities.
🔧 Peak-Format 1,300×500 mm Rotary Table
The ZQ135 rotary table is the largest in the series, machined from stress-relieved high-grade ductile cast iron to support the 1,300×500 mm platen and its maximum-cavity-count tooling. Four heavy-section precision guide columns in H6/g5 fit with hardened and ground running surfaces maintain core pin alignment under repeated 1,350 KN clamping forces. The retained 70 mm hydraulic lift stroke ensures smooth platen elevation without lateral force at any cavity count, preserving core pin register throughout the machine’s service life.
🔧 Peak-Envelope IBM Mould Tooling
The 1,300×500 mm platen and 280 mm mould thickness define the absolute maximum IBM tooling envelope available in the ZQ series. Multi-row cavity configurations with row counts not achievable on any smaller model are standard on the ZQ135. Core pins are precision-ground H13 tool steel with DLC or hard-chrome coating; injection and blow cavity blocks are 5-axis CNC machined from P20 or H13 steel to ±0.01 mm. Complete matched machine + mould packages including cavity layout, mould flow simulation, and dimensional validation are available.
🔧 Dual 37+37 KW Independent Hydraulic Systems
Twin 37 KW servo-pump motors drive fully independent injection/plasticising and clamping/table circuits at 14 MPa system pressure with closed-loop proportional valve control. At this power level, each independent circuit can operate at full rated capacity simultaneously without any hydraulic flow or pressure sharing — the only architecture that can reliably sustain 1,350 KN clamping responses and 650 g plasticising recovery within the same 4-second cycle at continuous industrial production rates.
🔧 Industry 4.0-Ready Control with SCADA Integration
Siemens or Mitsubishi PLC with a 12-inch industrial colour HMI provides comprehensive parameter management with multi-recipe storage, OEE production counter, real-time hydraulic and thermal trend display, fault history logging, and USB/Ethernet data export. Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP are standard. Optional SCADA integration via OPC-UA allows live machine data streaming to factory-level monitoring systems. Remote diagnostics via VPN enables real-time parameter monitoring and fault guidance from our technical team without on-site visits.
🔧 Peak-Load CE Safety Architecture
The ZQ135’s 1,350 KN clamping force and 18 T machine weight demand the most robust safety architecture in the ZQ series. IEC 60204-1 Category 3 control reliability with dual-channel emergency stop, full perimeter interlocked guarding across the 5.5 × 2 m machine envelope, hydraulic over-pressure relief on both independent circuits, anti-restart protection, hydraulic depressurisation on door-open, and LOTO provisions are all incorporated as standard. CE compliance to Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU is certified and documented.
Typical Application Scenarios — Where the ZQ135 IBM Machine Excels
| Industry | Typical Products | Why ZQ135 for This Market |
|---|---|---|
| 💊 Agrochemicals | Pesticide, herbicide, fungicide bottles (250–2,000 ml) at the highest annual volumes | Peak-cavity HDPE production on 1,300×500 mm platen; 1,350 KN guarantees zero flash at maximum cavity count; highest per-shift output in the ZQ series for global agrochemical supply chain volumes |
| 💊 Pharmaceutical & Medical | Mass-market OTC syrup, oral rehydration, large-volume IV solution containers (100–2,000 ml) | Flash-free PP/PET processing at highest throughput; 6+N barrel supports tightest IV window PET and speciality pharmaceutical resins; maximum cavity count for high-volume OTC pharmaceutical production lines |
| 💊 Food & Beverage | Cooking oil, sauce, honey, condiment, edible liquid bottles (200–2,000 ml) for global retail supply | Food-contact PP/HDPE at peak cavities; 1,300×500 mm platen maximises cavities-per-shot; uniform wall thickness for consistent fill-level marking at global packaging volumes |
| 💊 Household & Industrial Chemicals | Cleaning agents, disinfectants, bleach, detergents (500–2,000 ml) for mass-market retail and private-label supply | HDPE chemical resistance at the highest output per shift; 1,350 KN clamping sustains zero flash on thick-wall chemical-barrier parisons at maximum cavity count |
| 💊 Cosmetics & Personal Care | High-volume shampoo, body wash, hand soap, conditioner (250–1,000 ml) for retail and contract packaging | High-gloss PP surface; peak cavity count for minimum cost-per-bottle on the largest personal care production contracts; zero bottom weld line for premium product presentation |
| 💊 Veterinary & Industrial Fluids | Veterinary drug bottles, industrial lubricants, agricultural pour-on treatments (250–1,000 ml) | Peak-cavity HDPE at maximum throughput for high-volume veterinary and industrial fluid container supply; precision dose-line marking; multi-SKU recipe changeover flexibility |
Complete ZQ Series — ZQ40 / ZQ60 / ZQ80 / ZQ110 / ZQ135 Comparison
Use this table to position the ZQ135 within the full ZQ series and identify the model best matched to your production scale:
| Parameter | ZQ40 | ZQ60 | ZQ80 | ZQ110 | ZQ135 (This Model) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection Clamp | 400 KN | 600 KN | 800 KN | 1,100 KN | 1,350 KN |
| Blow Clamp | 60 KN | 100 KN | 120 KN | 150 KN | 200 KN |
| Screw Diameter | 40/45 mm | 45/50 mm | 55 mm | 65 mm | 70 mm |
| Max Shot Weight | 190/260 g | 260/383 g | 466 g | 540 g | 650 g |
| Barrel Zones | 3+N | 3+N | 4+N | 5+N | 6+N |
| Injection Stroke | 120 mm | 160 mm | 180 mm | 200 mm | 200 mm |
| Max Platen | 480×340 mm | 600×390 mm | 800×400 mm | 1,100×460 mm | 1,300×500 mm |
| Stripping Stroke | 220 mm | 230 mm | 230 mm | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Barrel Heating | 7.5 KW | 14 KW | 18 KW | 20 KW | 30 KW |
| Total Power | 20 KW | 37 KW | 55 KW | 80 KW | 95 KW |
| Motor Config. | Single | Single 18.5/22 KW | Dual 18.5+18.5 | Dual 22+22 | Dual 37+37 KW |
| Machine Weight | 3.8 T | 5 T | 10 T | 15 T | 18 T |
| Footprint (L×W×H) | 3.5×1.3×1.7 m | 3.8×1.4×1.8 m | 4.5×1.6×2 m | 5×1.8×2.2 m | 5.5×2×2.4 m |
| Best For | Pharma vials, cosmetics, small food | Mid-large food, agrochem | High-cavity industrial, agrochem | Max-cavity industrial, highest throughput | Absolute peak output — largest platen, highest tonnage, maximum cavities |
💡 ZQ135 is the right choice when: you need the absolute highest output-per-shift from a single IBM machine installation; when your cavity count requirement exceeds what the ZQ110’s 1,100×460 mm platen can accommodate; when total per-cycle shot weight approaches or exceeds 540 g; or when 6+N melt zone control is required for specialty resin processing. For lower production scales, the ZQ110 or ZQ80 delivers equivalent container quality with lower capital and energy cost. Our engineers confirm the optimal model for your application at no charge.
ZQ135 vs. Jomar / Graham Engineering / Rocheleau — Objective Performance Comparison
⚠️ Important Disclaimer: Brand names including Jomar, Graham Engineering, and Rocheleau are registered trademarks of their respective owners. This comparison is provided solely as a technical buyer reference based on publicly available published specifications. We do not manufacture, sell, or represent any products bearing these trademarks, and this reference constitutes no form of counterfeit goods representation or intellectual property infringement. The ZQ135 is an independently designed and manufactured machine serving the same market applications.
| Parameter | Our ZQ135 | Jomar 700D (ref.) | Graham Engineering (ref.) | Rocheleau R65 (ref.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Process Type | IBM 3-station rotary | IBM | IBM/Wheel | IBM |
| Injection Clamp Force | 1,350 KN | ~3,000+ KN | ~1,500–2,500 KN | ~1,400–2,000 KN |
| Max Platen Size | 1,300×500 mm | ~1,800×700 mm | ~1,400×600 mm | ~1,500×650 mm |
| Max Injection Weight | 650 g | ~1,200–1,500 g | ~800–1,200 g | ~900–1,300 g |
| Total Power | 95 KW | ~200–280 KW | ~160–220 KW | ~180–250 KW |
| Machine Weight | 18 T | ~50–70 T | ~35–55 T | ~40–60 T |
| Machine Footprint | 5.5×2×2.4 m | ~10×4×4 m | ~8×3.5×3.5 m | ~9×3.8×3.5 m |
| Dry Cycle Time | 4 s | ~7–10 s | ~7–10 s | ~7–10 s |
| Price Range (est.) | Contact for Quote | $$$$$+ (Premium) | $$$$$+ (Premium) | $$$$$+ (Premium) |
| Spare Parts Lead Time | Fast — factory direct | 10–24 weeks import | 10–24 weeks import | 12–28 weeks import |
| Remote Diagnostics | Standard — Modbus/Ethernet/IP | Optional/premium | Optional/premium | Optional/premium |
Referenced competitor specifications are approximate figures from publicly available product literature. Actual values vary by model configuration. ZQ135 specifications are factory-verified.
ZQ135 Selection Guide — Confirming the Right Fit for Peak-Scale Production
The ZQ135 is reserved for producers who have genuinely exhausted the output potential of the ZQ110 or require the absolute maximum cavity count, shot weight, or barrel zone profiling that a single ZQ-series IBM machine can deliver. Confirm these parameters before ordering:
1. Cavity Count Beyond ZQ110 Capacity
Choose the ZQ135 when your required cavity layout exceeds the ZQ110’s 1,100×460 mm platen, or when total per-cycle shot weight across all cavities exceeds 540 g. Provide bottle dimensions and target cavities — our team delivers a cavity layout drawing showing the optimum multi-row configuration within the 1,300×500 mm platen footprint, with shot-weight verification against the 650 g envelope.
2. Container & Parison Specification
Confirm bottle volume (1–2,000 ml), body diameter (max 120 mm), height (max 220 mm), neck finish, and wall thickness target. For maximum-cavity small-container production (e.g., 20+ cavities at 30 ml), confirm that aggregate per-shot parison weight across all cavities falls within 650 g. Send 3D CAD files or engineering drawings for a full technical review at no charge.
3. Specialty Resin & 6+N Barrel Requirement
Specify resin and any specialty processing requirements. The ZQ135’s 6+N zone barrel is particularly valuable for: pharmaceutical-grade PP with tight melt flow index windows; high-IV PET requiring precise IV retention management; barrier-layer or EVOH-blend resins needing staged melt profiling; heat-sensitive PVC; or any resin where the ZQ110’s 5+N zoning is insufficient for the required product quality specification.
4. Facility & Civil Engineering
The ZQ135 requires: 3-phase electrical supply for 95 KW total connected load; compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa / 0.7 M³/min; cooling water at 0.3–0.4 MPa / 4 M³/h via dedicated industrial chiller. The 18 T machine weight requires a reinforced slab of minimum 400 mm thickness rated for at least 10 T/m² beneath the 5.5 × 2 m base. Overhead crane or gantry access rated for minimum 22 T is required for installation. A structural engineer assessment is mandatory before machine delivery.
5. Automation, MES & SCADA Integration
At this production scale, full automation is standard practice. Confirm downstream interface requirements (conveyor, leak tester, labelling, case-packer, palletiser) and MES/SCADA integration protocols. The ZQ135 supports Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, and optional OPC-UA for direct SCADA integration. Provide your plant automation architecture documentation during engineering consultation for correct I/O and protocol configuration.
6. Mould Strategy & ROI Analysis
At the ZQ135 scale, investment in new maximum-cavity-count tooling designed specifically for the 1,300×500 mm platen typically delivers the fastest ROI versus adapting existing smaller-platen tooling. Our team provides free cavity layout drawings, full tooling cost estimates, mould flow simulation, dimensional validation, and a cost-per-bottle ROI analysis comparing ZQ135 investment against current production benchmarks — all before any purchase commitment.
⚠️ Upgrading to ZQ135 from ZQ110 or a competitor machine? Our engineers evaluate your existing mould compatibility with the ZQ135 platen, model the cavity-count upgrade potential on the larger tooling envelope, and deliver a full ROI analysis — quantifying per-unit cost savings at your target production volume against the ZQ135 capital investment. Contact us for a confidential, no-obligation upgrade assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions — ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine
❓ Q1. What specifically differentiates the ZQ135 from the ZQ110?
The ZQ135 advances beyond the ZQ110 across every key specification: injection clamping force increases from 1,100 KN to 1,350 KN (+22.7%); blow clamping from 150 KN to 200 KN (+33%); screw diameter from 65 mm to 70 mm; maximum shot weight from 540 g to 650 g (+20.4%); barrel zones from 5+N to 6+N; platen size from 1,100×460 mm to 1,300×500 mm (+18%/+8.7%); stripping stroke from 260 mm to 280 mm; motor power from dual 22+22 KW to dual 37+37 KW; total power from 80 KW to 95 KW; and machine weight from 15 T to 18 T. Every advance is directional toward a single goal: maximum cavity count and absolute peak output per shift from a single IBM machine installation.
❓ Q2. What is the maximum cavity count achievable on the ZQ135?
Maximum cavity count depends on container dimensions, cavity pitch, and core pin geometry. For 30 ml pharmaceutical vials, 16–20+ cavities are achievable within the 1,300×500 mm platen. For 100 ml bottles, 12–16 cavities are typical. For 500 ml containers, 6–10 cavities. For 1,000–2,000 ml, 4–6 cavities. Total aggregate parison weight across all cavities must not exceed 650 g per cycle. Our mould design team provides a free cavity layout drawing with shot-weight verification for your specific bottle at no obligation.
❓ Q3. What is the advantage of the 6+N zone barrel versus 5+N on the ZQ110?
The sixth independently controlled barrel zone provides a dedicated temperature management segment between the metering zone and nozzle tip. Key benefits include: finer gradient control for resins with very narrow melt stability windows (e.g., pharmaceutical PP, high-IV PET at 650 g shot weights); a dedicated purge-temperature zone for faster colour changeovers; reduced gate vestige temperature variation across high-cavity-count tooling; and improved melt homogeneity at the 650 g shot volumes where thermal gradients within the melt mass are most challenging to manage with fewer zones.
❓ Q4. Why does the ZQ135 use dual 37+37 KW motors instead of the dual 22+22 KW from the ZQ110?
Sustaining 1,350 KN clamping force and 650 g plasticising recovery simultaneously within a 4-second dry cycle demands substantially more hydraulic power than the ZQ110’s 1,100 KN / 540 g specification. Dual 37 KW motors (74 KW total motor power) provide the hydraulic flow and pressure response needed at this tonnage without sacrificing cycle time. At 37 KW per circuit, each independent pump system has 68% more motor power than the ZQ110’s 22 KW units — the margin required to maintain full clamping and full plasticising simultaneously at the ZQ135’s peak operating parameters.
❓ Q5. What output rate can I expect on a 12-cavity 250 ml agrochemical bottle mould on the ZQ135?
For a 12-cavity mould producing 250 ml HDPE agrochemical bottles with a typical total cycle time of 8–12 seconds (depending on HDPE grade and wall thickness), expected output is approximately 3,600–5,400 bottles/hour. This compares to approximately 3,000–4,500 bottles/hour on a 10-cavity ZQ110 mould at the same container size. The additional 2 cavities enabled by the ZQ135’s larger platen area represent a 20% output increase from the same operational expenditure — which, at high annual volumes, delivers significant per-unit cost reduction. Our applications team provides exact projections for your specification, free of charge.
❓ Q6. What floor loading and crane specification does the ZQ135 require?
The ZQ135 weighs 18 T distributed across a 5.5 × 2 m machine base. We recommend a minimum 400 mm reinforced concrete slab rated for at least 10 T/m² beneath the machine base. A structural engineer assessment is mandatory before installation planning. Overhead crane or gantry access rated for minimum 22 T (including packaging and crating) is required for machine unloading and positioning. The machine height of 2.4 m requires a minimum clear overhead height of 4.5 m to allow crane hook height for installation manoeuvring.
❓ Q7. Does the ZQ135 support OPC-UA for SCADA integration?
Yes. In addition to standard Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP connectivity, the ZQ135 PLC supports optional OPC-UA server configuration for direct integration with factory-level SCADA, MES, and Industry 4.0 data platforms. OPC-UA provides a standardised, secure, platform-independent communication layer for live machine data streaming including cycle count, shot weight, hydraulic pressures, barrel zone temperatures, alarm states, and OEE metrics — enabling full digital production management from the plant control room or remotely via our technical support engineers.
❓ Q8. What certifications does the ZQ135 carry?
The ZQ135 is manufactured at an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified facility. CE marking is available for European market compliance with Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and EMC Directive 2014/30/EU. Safety architecture meets IEC 60204-1 Category 3 control reliability as standard. Every machine completes a full Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) including production trial runs, safety interlock function testing, hydraulic pressure circuit validation, barrel zone calibration, and documented parameter verification before shipment.
❓ Q9. Can the ZQ135 run multiple container SKUs on one machine?
Yes. The ZQ135 HMI supports multi-recipe storage — all injection, clamping, blow, temperature, and timing parameters for each container SKU are saved as named production recipes. Switching between SKUs requires only a mould changeover and recipe recall from the HMI — the machine automatically applies the correct parameter set for each product. For high-volume producers running 5–10 different container sizes across multiple shifts, the ZQ135’s recipe management system reduces setup time and operator error risk during product changeovers, supporting lean production scheduling across large multi-SKU container portfolios.
❓ Q10. What is the lead time and shipping arrangement for the ZQ135?
Standard ZQ135 machine lead time (without mould tooling) is approximately 50–65 working days from confirmed deposit and approved technical specification sign-off. With matched maximum-cavity-count mould tooling, allow 90–110 working days. At 18 T and 5.5 × 2 × 2.4 m, the ZQ135 is shipped on a flat-rack or open-top shipping container to most global ports, with heavy crating and sea-fastening to international sea freight standards. For a full freight quotation, port handling coordination, and delivery schedule, please contact our export team directly. For buyers who want to compare the full ZQ series before deciding, our complete injection blow molding machine range is available on our website.
Reach Peak Production — Partner With Us on the ZQ135 Today
The ZQ135 is selected by the world’s highest-throughput agrochemical packagers, pharmaceutical container producers, and food & beverage manufacturers who demand the absolute maximum cavities-per-shot and output-per-shift from a single IBM machine platform. As a factory-direct manufacturer with 3,000+ injection blow molding machine installations worldwide, we deliver the ZQ135 with the complete engineering ecosystem — cavity layout, mould design and manufacturing, FAT, installation, commissioning, operator training, and lifetime remote diagnostics — at a capital cost that no imported equivalent from Jomar, Graham Engineering, or Rocheleau can approach. Contact us today and receive your free cavity layout analysis, ROI calculation, and machine quotation within 24 hours.
