Beschreibung
ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Machine — High-Precision IBM Machine for PET, PP & PE Bottles
Model ZQ40 is a professional-grade injection blow molding machine (IBM machine) engineered for high-accuracy, flash-free hollow container production. It delivers the combined advantages of precision injection molding and blow molding in a single-station, rotary-table design — serving as a cost-competitive direct alternative to Jomar 85S, Nissei ASB-12M, Uniloy 250B and similar models from globally recognized brands.
💊 Cosmetics
💊 Food & Beverage
💊 Personal Care
💊 Chemical Packaging
💊 Agrochemicals
Core Strengths at a Glance: Screw diameter 40/45 mm | Clamping force 400 KN | Max platen 480×340 mm | Cycle time from 3.5 s | Net weight 3.8 T | Triple-ISO certified factory | No flash · No blank opening · Uniform wall thickness
ZQ40 Technical Specifications — Full Parameter Sheet
The table below lists all main technical parameters for the ZQ40 injection blow molding machine. All data is for reference; final specifications are subject to the official order confirmation sheet.
| Category | Parameter | Unit | ZQ40 |
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| INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| Screw Diameter | mm | 40 / 45 | |
| Screw L/D Ratio | % | 22 : 1 | |
| Injection Weight | g | 190 / 260 | |
| Heating Power | KW | 7.5 | |
| Number of Barrel Zones | — | 3 + N | |
| Injection Stroke | mm | 120 | |
| CLAMPING SYSTEM | |||
| Clamping Force of Injection | KN | 400 | |
| Opening Stroke for Injection | mm | 165 | |
| Clamping Force of Blowing | KN | 60 | |
| Opening Stroke for Blowing | mm | 140 | |
| Lifting Height of Rotary Table | mm | 70 | |
| MOULD | |||
| Max. Platen Size (L × W) | mm | 480 × 340 | |
| Mould Thickness | mm | 180 | |
| Max. Diameter of Bottle | mm | 120 | |
| Bottle Height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable Bottle Height Range | ml | 1 – 1,500 | |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 220 | |
| HYDRAULIC SYSTEM | |||
| Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 | |
| Motor Power | KW | 11 | |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 3.5 | |
| Total Power | KW | 20 | |
| 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 | 3.5 | |
| Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.3 – 0.4 | |
| Machine Dimension (L × W × H) | M | 3.5 × 1.3 × 1.7 | |
| Net Weight | Ton | 3.8 | |
ⓘ 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 ZQ40 IBM Machine Works — Injection Blow Molding Working Principle
The ZQ40 adopts a three-station rotary-table injection blow molding process — also known as the IBM process or injection-blow process — which integrates parison injection, blowing, and stripping into a seamless single-machine cycle without any intermediate transfer conveyor.
Station 1 — Injection
Molten polymer (PET, PP, HDPE, etc.) is precision-injected around a hardened steel core pin inside a closed cavity, forming a fully-threaded, dimensionally-accurate parison (preform). The injection clamping force of 400 KN ensures zero flash and perfect neck-finish accuracy.
Station 2 — Blowing
The still-hot parison is indexed (rotated 120°) on the rotary table to the blow station, where high-pressure compressed air (0.7–1.2 MPa) inflates it inside the blow cavity to final bottle shape. The retained parison heat eliminates reheating energy costs, boosting thermal efficiency significantly.
Station 3 — Stripping
The finished container is ejected via the stripping mechanism (stroke: 220 mm) at the third station while injection and blowing proceed simultaneously at Stations 1 and 2. This parallel three-station operation achieves a minimum dry-cycle of only 3.5 seconds.
Structural Composition
The ZQ40 IBM machine comprises six main sub-assemblies: (1) Injection unit — reciprocating single-screw plasticising barrel with 3+N zone temperature control; (2) Clamping unit — hydraulic dual-platen clamping with precision guide pillars; (3) Rotary table mechanism — servo-indexed precision rotary table with 70 mm lifting stroke; (4) Blow unit — independent clamping and high-pressure air circuit; (5) Hydraulic power unit — 11 KW servo-pump with 14 MPa working pressure; (6) PLC electrical control cabinet — full-colour touchscreen HMI with closed-loop parameter monitoring.
7 Core Advantages of the ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Machine
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Zero Flash · No Blank Opening
Unlike extrusion blow molding, the IBM process injects a fully-finished parison with precise neck thread. There is no flash, no pinch-off scar, and no post-trimming operation — dramatically reducing material waste by up to 20% and eliminating secondary trim labor costs.
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Uniform Wall Thickness — ±1% Weight Variation
The injection blow process delivers wall thickness consistency within ±1% (vs. ±3% for EBM). The convex bottle bottom typical of extrusion blowing is eliminated, making ZQ40 containers ideal for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food-grade applications requiring strict volume accuracy.
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Fast Dry-Cycle — 3.5 Seconds
The three-station rotary table operates all stations simultaneously. With a minimum dry-cycle of 3.5 s and operating power as low as 52–70% of installed capacity, the ZQ40 yields high output with industry-leading energy efficiency — especially beneficial for 24/7 production environments.
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Wide Bottle Volume Range — 1 ml to 1,500 ml
The ZQ40 accommodates an exceptionally broad range of container sizes from miniature 1 ml vials to 1,500 ml bottles. With max bottle height 220 mm and max diameter 120 mm, it covers eye-drop bottles, syrup bottles, shampoo bottles, condiment containers, and agrochemical containers in one platform.
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Multi-Material Compatibility
The ZQ40 processes a wide spectrum of thermoplastic resins including PET, PP, HDPE, LDPE, PETG, PVC, and PS. The dual screw diameter option (40/45 mm) combined with variable injection weight (190/260 g) and 3+N zone temperature control makes resin switching straightforward without hardware reconfiguration.
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Compact Footprint — Small Factory Compatible
At only 3.5 × 1.3 × 1.7 m and 3.8 T net weight, the ZQ40 is one of the most space-efficient IBM machines in its class. The compact, single-frame design simplifies installation, reduces overhead crane requirements, and allows positioning in facilities where larger extrusion blow molders cannot fit.
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Long Mould Life — Suitable for Long-term Production
The injection blow mold in IBM technology experiences far lower mechanical stress than EBM molds because there is no flash trimming impact. This translates to significantly longer mold service life, lower long-term price per unit of production, and more stable cavity dimensions across extended production runs.
Structure Design & Material Engineering of the ZQ40
🔧 Injection Screw & Barrel
The plasticising screw is fabricated from premium nitrogen-hardened tool steel with a bi-metallic barrel liner for extended service life. The 22:1 L/D ratio provides superior melt homogeneity, degassing performance, and colour-change efficiency across PET, PP, and HDPE resins.
🔧 Precision Rotary Table
The servo-driven rotary indexing table is machined from high-grade ductile cast iron with precision ground surfaces. The 70 mm hydraulic lifting stroke ensures smooth mold open/close motion without lateral force, maintaining precise core pin alignment cycle after cycle.
🔧 IBM Mould — Core Pins & Cavities
Core pins are precision-ground from H13 hot-work tool steel with DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) or hard-chrome coating to resist wear from high-temperature polymer contact. Injection cavities and blow cavities are machined on 5-axis CNC centres to tolerances within ±0.01 mm.
🔧 Hydraulic & Cooling Systems
The servo-pump hydraulic system operates at 14 MPa with an 11 KW motor. A closed-loop proportional valve circuit delivers repeatable clamping and injection responses. The independent water-cooling circuit (3.5 M³/h at 0.3–0.4 MPa) maintains optimal mold temperature, shortening cycle time and ensuring container dimensional stability.
🔧 PLC Control System
The machine is equipped with a Siemens / Mitsubishi PLC and a colour industrial touchscreen HMI with multi-language interface support. All key parameters — injection pressure, barrel zone temperatures, blow pressure, clamp timing — are digitally controlled, logged, and reproducible via USB recipe management.
🔧 Machine Frame & Safety
The welded steel machine base undergoes full stress-relief annealing and precision surface grinding to ensure long-term rigidity and vibration damping. CE-compliant safety interlocks, light curtains, and emergency-stop circuits comply with European Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC requirements.
Typical Application Scenarios — Where the ZQ40 IBM Machine Excels
| Industry | Typical Products | Key IBM Process Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| 💊 Pharmaceutical | Eye-drop bottles, syrup bottles, tablet containers, nasal spray bottles, reagent vials (1–250 ml) | Clean-room compatible; flash-free; FDA-compliant material processing; precise thread for child-resistant caps |
| 💊 Cosmetics & Personal Care | Shampoo bottles, lotion bottles, serum bottles, pump-top containers (50–500 ml) | High gloss surface; uniform wall for premium appearance; no bottom weld line; multi-cavity for high-volume runs |
| 💊 Food & Beverage | Condiment jars, honey bottles, juice bottles, baby food containers, sauce bottles (100–1,000 ml) | Food-grade PET/PP processing; hygienic design with no contamination risk from pinch-off flash |
| 💊 Agrochemicals | Pesticide bottles, herbicide containers, fertiliser liquid bottles (250–1,500 ml) | HDPE processing for chemical resistance; accurate neck dimensions for tamper-evident closures |
| 💊 Household & Industrial Chemicals | Cleaning liquid bottles, automotive fluid containers, lubricant bottles (500–1,500 ml) | Wide material compatibility (HDPE, PP, PVC); large cavity volume up to 1,500 ml |
| 💊 Veterinary & Lab | Sample collection vials, reagent bottles, animal health liquid bottles (1–100 ml) | Miniature bottle capability (from 1 ml); precision neck finish; sterile packaging compatibility |
ZQ40 IBM Machine Selection Guide — How to Confirm the Right Model
Before ordering, please confirm the following parameters with our engineering team to ensure the ZQ40 is the optimal machine for your production requirements:
1. Container Dimensions
Provide neck diameter & thread type, body diameter (max 120 mm for ZQ40), bottle height (max 220 mm), and volume (1–1,500 ml). For neck diameters above 38 mm, a larger model may be required.
2. Target Resin / Material
Specify primary resin (PET, PP, HDPE, LDPE, PETG, PVC) and any additives (colour masterbatch, UV stabiliser, barrier layers). This determines screw geometry, barrel zone settings, and drying requirements (PET requires crystallising dryer).
3. Required Output (Bottles/Hour)
Target hourly or daily output determines required number of cavities. The ZQ40 supports multi-cavity molds. Confirm whether the cycle time at your required cavity count falls within the 3.5 s dry-cycle envelope, accounting for wall thickness and resin cooling rate.
4. Compressed Air & Utility Supply
Verify your facility can supply compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa (capacity 0.7 M³/min), cooling water at 0.3–0.4 MPa (flow 3.5 M³/h), and 3-phase electrical supply compatible with total power load of 20 KW.
5. Floor Space & Installation Environment
The ZQ40 footprint is 3.5 × 1.3 m. Allow a minimum 1 m clearance on all sides for maintenance access. Check factory floor load capacity (3.8 T machine weight) and whether clean-room or hazardous-location certifications are needed for your product category.
6. Mold & Tooling Status
Advise whether you need new mold tooling designed & manufactured, or whether you have existing molds. Our engineering team can evaluate mold compatibility with the ZQ40’s 480×340 mm platen and 180 mm mold thickness. We can supply matched mold sets with every machine order.
⚠️ Not sure which model fits your application? Our IBM machine specialists are happy to review your product drawings and recommend the right machine-cavity-mold combination. Most quotation inquiries are responded to within 24 hours.
ZQ40 vs. Jomar / Nissei ASB / Uniloy — Objective Performance Comparison
⚠️ Important Disclaimer: The brand names Jomar, Nissei ASB, and Uniloy are registered trademarks of their respective owners. This comparison is provided purely to assist buyers in technical selection and is based on publicly available published specifications. We do not manufacture, sell, or represent any products of these brands, and this reference does not constitute any form of IP infringement or counterfeit goods representation. Our ZQ40 is an independently developed machine designed to serve overlapping market applications.
| Parameter | Our ZQ40 | Jomar 85S (ref.) | Nissei ASB-12M (ref.) | Uniloy 250B (ref.) |
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| Process Type | IBM (3-station rotary) | IBM | ISBM (stretch blow) | IBM |
| Clamping Force | 400 KN | ~380 KN | Stretch-focus | ~350 KN |
| Dry Cycle Time | 3.5 s | ~4–5 s | ~6–8 s | ~4–5 s |
| Max Bottle Volume | 1,500 ml | ~1,000 ml | ~500 ml | ~1,200 ml |
| Total Power (KW) | 20 KW | ~28–35 KW | ~25–32 KW | ~30–38 KW |
| Machine Footprint | 3.5×1.3×1.7 m | ~4.2×1.5×1.9 m | ~3.8×1.4×1.8 m | ~4.5×1.6×2.0 m |
| Price Range (est.) | Contact for Quote | $$$$ (Premium) | $$$$ (Premium) | $$$$ (Premium) |
| Spare Parts Lead Time | Rapid — factory direct | 4–12 weeks import | 4–12 weeks import | 4–16 weeks import |
| After-Sales & Training | On-site / Remote / Video | Regional rep. only | Regional rep. only | Regional rep. only |
Referenced competitor specifications are approximate figures sourced from publicly available product literature and buyer reports. Actual specifications may vary by model variant and configuration. Our ZQ40 specifications are factory-verified.
Injection Blow Molding vs. Extrusion Blow Molding — Why IBM Wins for Precision Containers
The ZQ40’s IBM process offers substantial advantages over conventional extrusion blow molding (EBM) across 11 key performance metrics:
| # | Performance Metric | Injection Blowing (ZQ40) | Extrusion Blowing |
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| 1 | Bottle weight variation | ±1% | ±3% |
| 2 | Wall thickness consistency | Uniform | ±10–20% variation |
| 3 | Flash / blank opening | None | Present — trimming required |
| 4 | Bottle bottom quality | Very convex (strong) | Concave / weak pinch-off |
| 5 | Material waste / scrap rate | No scrap produced | 20–40% regrind scrap |
| 6 | Thin-wall capability | Very thin achievable | Limited thin-wall control |
| 7 | Environmental impact | Lower energy & waste | Higher — needs more upkeep |
| 8 | Cavity count / output efficiency | Large, high-cavity, flat mouth | Fewer cavities, lower output |
| 9 | Mold life & long-term cost | Longer mold life; lower long-run cost | Shorter mold life; higher short-run cost |
| 10 | Machine footprint | Compact — small factory suitable | More space required |
| 11 | Oval / irregular product forming | More difficult | Easier to form |
Source: Adapted from published IBM vs EBM industry comparison data (brochure ISBN 978-7-5111-6330-1 and industry literature).
Frequently Asked Questions — ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Machine
❓ Q1. What materials can the ZQ40 process?
The ZQ40 IBM machine is compatible with a wide range of thermoplastic resins including PET (polyethylene terephthalate), PP (polypropylene), HDPE, LDPE, PETG, PVC, and PS. The dual screw option (40/45 mm) and 3+N zone barrel temperature control ensure optimised plastication for each resin type. PET processing requires a crystallising dehumidifying dryer, which we can supply as an accessory.
❓ Q2. What is the minimum and maximum bottle size the ZQ40 can produce?
The ZQ40 handles containers from as small as 1 ml miniature vials (e.g., eye-drop bottles, sample vials) up to 1,500 ml large bottles. Maximum bottle diameter is 120 mm and maximum height is 220 mm. For bottles larger than this, we recommend our ZQ55 or ZQ80 models.
❓ Q3. How does injection blow molding differ from injection stretch blow molding (ISBM)?
IBM (Injection Blow Molding) uses only air pressure to expand the parison — primarily for smaller containers with thicker walls, multi-layer capability, and PP/HDPE resins. ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Molding) adds a mechanical stretch rod to bi-axially orient the material, producing thinner, stronger, and clearer PET bottles. The ZQ40 is a pure IBM machine. For PET water bottles requiring high clarity and barrier properties, our injection stretch blow molding machines are recommended.
❓ Q4. What is the typical output rate (bottles per hour) for the ZQ40?
Output depends on cavity count, bottle volume, and resin type. With a 3.5 s dry-cycle and typical total cycle times of 6–12 seconds depending on bottle size and wall thickness, a 4-cavity mold can produce 1,200–2,400 bottles/hour for small pharmaceutical vials, and 600–1,200 bottles/hour for 500 ml containers. Our engineering team calculates exact output estimates based on your product specifications.
❓ Q5. Do you supply molds with the ZQ40 machine?
Yes. We offer a complete machine + mold package. Our in-house mold design and manufacturing team produces matched IBM mold sets (injection cavity + core pins + blow cavity + stripper) on 5-axis CNC machining centres. We can work from customer bottle drawings, 3D CAD files, or physical samples. Mold lead time is typically 35–55 days depending on complexity and cavity count.
❓ Q6. What utility connections are required for the ZQ40?
The ZQ40 requires: (1) 3-phase electrical supply at local voltage (380V/50Hz standard; other voltages available); (2) Compressed air supply at 0.7–1.2 MPa, minimum 0.7 M³/min flow; (3) Cooling water supply at 0.3–0.4 MPa, minimum 3.5 M³/h. A water chiller maintaining 10–15°C is recommended for optimal cycle times and bottle quality. Total connected power is 20 KW.
❓ Q7. What quality certifications does the ZQ40 carry?
The ZQ40 is manufactured at a factory certified to ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety). CE marking is available for European export compliance. All machines undergo full factory acceptance testing (FAT) with production trial runs before shipping.
❓ Q8. What after-sales service and spare parts support do you offer?
We provide on-site installation & commissioning (where visa and logistics permit), video-call remote guidance, comprehensive operator training manuals, and a 12-month mechanical warranty. A spare parts package (wearing parts kit) is available for order alongside the machine. Critical spare parts are typically dispatched within 3–7 business days from our factory warehouse.
❓ Q9. Can the ZQ40 produce bottles for pharmaceutical and food-grade applications?
Yes. The IBM process is highly suited for pharmaceutical and food-grade containers because it produces flash-free, hygienic containers with precise neck dimensions. The machine can process FDA-compliant resins (USP Class VI PET, PP) and is designed to be compatible with clean-room environments with appropriate peripheral equipment. Customers in pharmaceutical packaging routinely use IBM machines for eye-drop bottles, syrup bottles, and tablet containers.
❓ Q10. What is the lead time and shipping arrangement for the ZQ40?
Standard machine lead time (without mold) is approximately 25–40 working days from receipt of deposit payment and confirmed technical specifications. With mold, allow 55–70 working days. The ZQ40 is shipped by sea freight in a standard 20 ft container (FCL) to most global destinations. Inland delivery, port handling, and customs documentation assistance are available. Please contact our export team for a formal shipping quotation to your port.
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