ZQ80 Injection Blow Molding Machine – Replacement for Jomar IBM85S
ZQ80 IBM machine – 800kN clamp, 466g shot weight, up to 20 cavities. Functional alternative to Jomar IBM85S, SUMA 85iB & Uniloy UIB120. Request a quote.
Injection Blow Molding Machine
ZQ80 Injection Blow Molding Machine
– Heavy-Duty IBM Alternative for Jomar IBM85S-Class Applications
The ZQ80 is a high-tonnage one-step injection blow molding (IBM) machine delivering 80-ton clamping force, a single 55 mm large-bore screw, and an 800 x 400 mm wide platen — positioned as a well-matched functional alternative for facilities evaluating or replacing Jomar IBM85S, SUMA 85iB, Uniloy UIB 120, or Bloma IBM85 class machinery.
● 55mm Large-Bore Screw
● 466g Injection Weight
● 800 x 400mm Wide Platen
● Up to 20 Cavities
ZQ80 One-Step Injection Blow Molding Machine — Our Production
🏢 Suitable Industries: Pharmaceutical packaging • Cosmetics & personal care • Food & beverage • Health supplements • Feeding bottles & wide-mouth jars • Daily chemical & household packaging • Veterinary & agricultural chemicals
1. Product Overview — What Is the ZQ80 IBM Machine?
The ZQ80 Injection Blow Molding Machine is the high-capacity workhorse of our ZQ series, delivering 80 metric tons of clamping force and an injection weight of 466 g — placing it squarely in the same performance tier as the Jomar IBM85S, SUMA 85 iB, Uniloy UIB 120, and Bloma IBM85. Produced by our specialist IBM machine manufacturing team, the ZQ80 is engineered for demanding high-cavitation and large-volume bottle production across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and chemical packaging sectors.
The ZQ80 introduces a significant step up from the 60T class: a single large-bore 55 mm screw delivering 466 g per shot — substantially exceeding the Jomar IBM85S (300 g) and SUMA 85iB maximum (480 g) — combined with an 800 x 400 mm platen, the widest in the ZQ40–ZQ80 range. This expanded platen area unlocks higher-cavitation tooling layouts, with reference cavitation reaching up to 20 cavities for 10 ml bottles and up to 12 cavities for 100 ml bottles.
The ZQ80 processes the same broad resin portfolio as the wider ZQ series — HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS (including high-transparency PS), ABS, EVA, PCTG, and PLA — across a bottle volume range of 1 ml to 2,000 ml. The addition of a 4+N barrel zone configuration (versus 3+N on the ZQ40/ZQ60) provides more precise temperature control across the barrel length, essential for uniform plasticisation at the higher throughput volumes the ZQ80 screw delivers.
The ZQ80 has demonstrated reliable field performance across export markets including Brazil (400 ml bottles) and Mexico (400 ml containers), as well as installations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Its combination of high clamping force, large injection weight, and wide platen makes it the preferred choice for packaging manufacturers stepping up from 60T-class equipment or evaluating a cost-competitive alternative to Jomar IBM85S or SUMA 85iB procurement.
2. Technical Specifications — ZQ80 Injection Blow Molding Machine
| Parameter | Unit | ZQ80 Value |
|---|---|---|
| INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Screw Diameter | mm | 55 |
| Screw L/D Ratio | — | 22:1 |
| Injection Weight | g | 466 |
| Heating Power | kW | 11 |
| Number of Barrel Zones | — | 4 + N |
| Injection Stroke | mm | 180 |
| CLAMPING SYSTEM | ||
| Injection Clamping Force | kN | 800 |
| Opening Stroke (Injection) | mm | 140 |
| Blowing Clamping Force | kN | 120 |
| Opening Stroke (Blowing) | mm | 140 |
| Rotary Table Lifting Height | mm | 70 |
| MOLD PARAMETERS | ||
| Max. Platen Size (L x W) | mm | 800 x 400 |
| Mold Thickness | mm | 280 |
| Max. Bottle Diameter | mm | 120 |
| Max. Bottle Height | mm | 220 |
| Suitable Bottle Volume | ml | 1 – 2,000 |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 230 |
| HYDRAULIC & POWER | ||
| Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 |
| Motor Power | kW | 18.5 + 18.5 |
| Total Power | kW | 55 |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 4 |
| Operating Power Rate | % | 52 – 70 |
| UTILITIES & FOOTPRINT | ||
| Compressed Air Pressure | MPa | 0.8 – 1.2 |
| Compressed Air Capacity | m³/min | 0.8 |
| Cooling Water Flow | m³/h | 4 |
| Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.3 – 0.4 |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | m | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2 |
| Net Weight | Ton | 10 |
Max. Cavitation Reference (ZQ80)
| Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Cavities | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5–6 | 3–4 |
3. Working Principle — One-Step IBM Process on the ZQ80
ZQ80 Three-Station IBM Process: Injection → Blow → Stripping
Like all machines in the IBM class — including the Jomar IBM85S and SUMA 85iB — the ZQ80 operates on a three-station rotary table principle where all three stations are active simultaneously in each machine cycle, eliminating idle time and maximising output per hour:
Injection Station
The 55 mm screw melts and meters plastic resin through a precision hot runner manifold onto core rods, forming dimensionally accurate parisons at up to 466 g per shot. The 4+N barrel zone configuration provides finer temperature gradient control across the full screw length — critical for processing high-MW HDPE and heat-sensitive PCTG at higher throughput rates.
Blow Station
Core rods carrying hot parisons index into the blow mold under 120 kN blow clamping force. Compressed air at 0.8–1.2 MPa (slightly higher than 40T/60T class) is injected through the core rod to expand the parison to final bottle shape within the temperature-controlled cavity, achieving wall thickness uniformity better than the extrusion blow molding process.
Stripping Station
Finished bottles are ejected from core rods at the stripping station via a 230 mm stroke, accommodating bottle heights up to 220 mm. Clean stripping without deformation is ensured by the synchronised rotary table lifting mechanism, enabling continuous automated production at 4-second dry cycle time.
The ZQ80 uses a dual hydraulic circuit as standard — two independent 18.5 kW motors providing dedicated power to injection and clamping circuits respectively. This dual-motor architecture prevents cross-interference between injection and clamping pressure demands, maintaining stable pressure delivery throughout the cycle even at maximum cavitation and shot weight. The pressurised booster clamping cylinder generates 800 kN without participating in the mold open/close sequence, reducing energy consumption by 20–30% versus conventional single-circuit designs common in older Western IBM machinery.
4. Core Advantages of the ZQ80 IBM Machine
Highest Clamping Force in Class — 800 kN
The ZQ80 delivers 800 kN injection clamping force — exceeding Jomar IBM85S (680 kN, +17.6%), SUMA 85iB (720 kN, +11.1%), and Bloma IBM85 (700 kN, +14.3%). Superior clamping force directly reduces flash on high-cavitation tooling, lowers mold wear, and enables the ZQ80 to sustain higher internal injection pressures without platen deflection — critical on 12–20 cavity molds.
466g Injection Weight — 55% More Than Jomar IBM85S
At 466 g per shot, the ZQ80 surpasses the Jomar IBM85S (300 g) by 55.3% and the Bloma IBM85 maximum (310 g) by 50.3%. Only the SUMA 85iB (max 480 g) comes close. This significantly greater shot capacity enables larger bottle sizes, thicker wall specifications, or higher cavity counts per cycle — directly increasing daily output and reducing per-unit cost.
800 x 400mm Wide Platen — Largest in ZQ40–ZQ80 Range
The 800 x 400 mm platen is the widest in the ZQ series up to the 80T class, exceeding Jomar IBM85S (464 x 749 mm, narrower short axis) and providing more balanced width-to-length ratio than competing platforms. This supports symmetric cavity array layouts up to 20 cavities, and accommodates wider-body bottle molds such as feeding bottles and wide-mouth jars not feasible on the 60T platen.
Dual 18.5 kW Motor Architecture
The ZQ80 runs two independent 18.5 kW hydraulic motors — one dedicated to injection, one to clamping — providing completely isolated pressure circuits. This dual-motor design prevents the pressure fluctuations that single-circuit machines experience when injection and clamping demands overlap during the cycle, resulting in more consistent shot weights and more stable clamping force across all cavities simultaneously.
4+N Barrel Zone Configuration
The ZQ80 adds a fourth standard barrel zone (4+N) versus the 3+N configuration on the ZQ40 and ZQ60. The extra zone provides a finer temperature gradient across the screw length, enabling more precise melt conditioning — particularly important for high-MW HDPE used in pharmaceutical containers, and for minimising thermal degradation of heat-sensitive PCTG and high-transparency PS at the higher throughput volumes the 55 mm screw delivers.
Up to 20 Cavities — Maximum Output for Small Bottles
With reference cavitation of 20 cavities for 10 ml, 18 for 30 ml, 14 for 60 ml, and 12 for 100 ml, the ZQ80 provides the highest per-cycle output in the ZQ40–ZQ80 range. For a pharmaceutical manufacturer producing 10 ml vials at 4-second cycles with 20-cavity tooling, theoretical daily output reaches approximately 1.7 million vials per 24-hour shift.
Low-Profile Design at 4.5 x 1.6 x 2m
Despite its 80T class, the ZQ80 stands only 2 metres tall — dramatically more compact in height than the Jomar IBM85S (3.33 x 1.94 x 3.41 m) and SUMA 85iB (4.5 x 2 x 2.6 m). The low-profile European-style frame design reduces ceiling height requirements and facilitates installation in standard industrial buildings without structural modification.
Zero Flash, Pharmaceutical-Grade Bottle Quality
The one-step IBM process on the ZQ80 delivers bottles with zero parting-line flash, no bottom pinch-off scar, and precision-formed neck threads — meeting pharmaceutical primary packaging standards. No lubrication points exist above the mold zone, preventing oil contamination of bottle interiors. Bottle weight deviation across all 20 cavities is maintained within ±1% through the optimised hot runner manifold and mandrel cooling system.
5. Machine Structure & Material Engineering
ZQ80 IBM Machine Production Line — Full Auxiliary Equipment Integration
Frame and chassis: The ZQ80 adopts the same full European-style rigid welded steel frame as the wider ZQ series, scaled to accommodate the higher clamping loads of the 80T class. FEA-optimised clamping platens maintain parallelism under full 800 kN injection clamping load, preventing mold deflection during continuous multi-shift production at maximum cavitation.
Dual hydraulic system: Two independent 18.5 kW hydraulic motors drive dedicated circuits for injection and clamping functions respectively. System pressure is 14 MPa. The dual-circuit architecture is standard on the ZQ80 — unlike single-circuit designs on some competing 85T-class machines where injection and clamping share a common pump, causing pressure fluctuations during simultaneous demand peaks. The pressurised booster clamping cylinder isolates clamping force generation from the mold open/close sequence.
55mm screw and barrel: The single large-bore 55 mm screw uses bimetallic wear-resistant alloy construction at 22:1 L/D ratio. The 4+N barrel zone configuration provides independent temperature control across four zones plus additional optional zones, enabling precise melt profile management for a wider range of resins than the 3-zone configuration on smaller ZQ machines. The 180 mm injection stroke delivers 466 g per shot at standard operating conditions.
Hot runner manifold: The precision hot runner system distributes melt symmetrically to all gate points across the 800 mm platen width — a more demanding balancing requirement than on narrower platforms. The manifold is designed for balanced fill on arrays of up to 20 cavities, minimising cavity-to-cavity weight deviation across the full platen span.
Core rod and mandrel cooling: Internal mandrel cooling channels are optimised for the higher per-shot heat load of the 55 mm screw, maintaining consistent parison temperature during rotation from injection to blow station. Precise mandrel temperature control is especially critical on 14–20 cavity tooling where cumulative heat input per cycle is higher than on lower-cavitation machines.
Mold tooling steel: Injection mold cavities are machined from imported S136 die steel (AISI 420 mod.) or 4Cr13 stainless steel, heat-treated to HRC 48–52 with mirror-polishable cavity surfaces. Both grades provide corrosion resistance for pharmaceutical and food-contact environments, and long tooling life under the sustained 800 kN clamping cycles of 20-cavity high-output production.
6. Typical Application Scenarios
High-Cavitation IBM Mold Tooling Compatible with the ZQ80
💊 High-Volume Pharmaceutical Production
The ZQ80 is the preferred IBM machine for high-volume pharmaceutical bottle lines — oral liquid containers (30–500 ml), tablet bottles, syrup and tonic bottles, eye dropper bodies, and nasal spray containers. With up to 12-cavity tooling on 100 ml HDPE bottles and a 4-second cycle, a single ZQ80 can produce over 1 million 100 ml pharmaceutical bottles per 24-hour shift. The pharma-compatible lubrication layout and zero-flash production meet GMP and regulatory packaging requirements.
💐 Premium Cosmetics Packaging
Shampoo bottles, conditioner containers, body lotion, serum, and foundation packaging (50 ml to 500 ml). The ZQ80 handles high-transparency PCTG and PS for crystal-clear premium cosmetic containers. Up to 14 cavities on 60 ml bottles enables very high daily output for OEM cosmetic packaging manufacturers supplying retail brands.
🍼 Food & Beverage Containers
Lactic acid bacteria drink bottles (PS), condiment and seasoning containers, vinegar and oil packaging, baby food containers (100 ml to 2,000 ml). The ZQ80 wider platen (800 mm) accommodates larger-footprint molds for family-size food containers not feasible on the ZQ60. Food-grade PP and PCTG processing meets EU and US food-contact packaging regulations.
🥐 Feeding Bottles & Wide-Mouth Jars
PP and PCTG feeding bottle bodies (120–300 ml wide-mouth), baby food puree jars, wide-mouth supplement containers. The 800 mm platen length of the ZQ80 accommodates the wider mold footprints required for wide-body bottle designs. PP feeding bottles produced on the ZQ80 meet BPA-free regulatory requirements for EU, US, and Korean markets.
💧 Daily Chemical & Household Products
Detergent concentrate, fabric softener, dishwashing liquid, and cleaning fluid packaging (250 ml to 2L HDPE/PP). The ZQ80 higher injection weight (466 g) versus the ZQ60 (383 g) enables heavier-wall containers for chemical packaging requiring UN-certified or stackable designs. Field-proven in Brazil and Mexico for 400 ml household chemical packaging production.
📈 Health Supplements & OTC Products
Vitamin tablet bottles, fish oil softgel containers, protein supplement packaging (100–500 ml HDPE/PP). GMP-compatible ZQ80 layout suits nutraceutical manufacturers in the US, Korea, South Africa, and other regulated markets. The zero-flash one-step IBM process eliminates secondary cleaning steps required on extrusion blow molded containers.
Medical & Pharmaceutical Bottle Samples Produced by Our IBM Machines
7. Machine Selection Guide — ZQ60 vs. ZQ80 vs. Jomar IBM85S Class
The ZQ80 is the right choice when your production requirements exceed what the 60T class can deliver. Use the table below to determine whether the ZQ80 fits your specifications, and how it compares to stepping up or down within our ZQ range:
| Criterion | ZQ60 | ZQ80 | ZQ110 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force | 600 kN | 800 kN | 1,100 kN |
| Max. Shot Weight | 383 g | 466 g | 540 g |
| Platen Size | 600 x 390 mm | 800 x 400 mm | 1,100 x 460 mm |
| Max Cavities (10ml) | 14 | 20 | 20 |
| Max Cavities (100ml) | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Bottle Volume Range | 1–2,000 ml | 1–2,000 ml | 1–2,000 ml |
| Total Power | 37 kW | 55 kW | 80 kW |
| Machine Footprint | 3.8 x 1.4 x 1.8 m | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2 m | 5 x 1.8 x 2.2 m |
| Selection Criterion | What to Confirm | ZQ80 Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Injection weight per shot | Total material per cycle (cavities x bottle weight) | Up to 466 g (55 mm screw) |
| Target cavitation | Required cavities per cycle for daily output target | Up to 20 (10 ml); up to 12 (100 ml) |
| Mold platen size | Existing mold L x W if porting from Jomar IBM85S | Max 800 x 400 mm |
| Air supply pressure | Compressor output available | Requires 0.8–1.2 MPa / 0.8 m³/min |
| Cooling water supply | Chiller or tower capacity available | 4 m³/h at 0.3–0.4 MPa |
| Floor space | Installation footprint with service clearance | 4.5 x 1.6 m (+ 1m clearance each side) |
| Ceiling height | Minimum clearance above machine top | Machine height 2.0 m — low-profile design |
| Electrical supply | Available 3-phase power capacity | Total 55 kW (recommend 100A 3-phase supply) |
💡 Compressed Air Requirement: The ZQ80 requires 0.8–1.2 MPa blow air at 0.8 m³/min — slightly higher pressure than the ZQ40/ZQ60. For pharmaceutical or food-grade lines, oil-free compressed air is mandatory to prevent bottle interior contamination. We also supply the CM-B Series Oil-Free Screw Air Compressor — a directly compatible utility supply solution for ZQ80 IBM production lines. Ask us about turnkey machine-plus-compressor packages.
8. ZQ80 vs. Comparable 85T-Class IBM Machines — Objective Comparison
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| Parameter | ZQ80 (Our Production) | Jomar IBM85S | SUMA 85iB | Uniloy UIB 120 | Bloma IBM85 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force (T) | 80T | ~68T | ~73T | ~120T (blow class) | ~70T |
| Injection Clamping Force (kN) | 800 kN | 680 kN | 720 kN | — | 700 kN |
| Screw Diameter (mm) | 55 | 55 | 50 / 60 | — | 50 |
| Injection Weight (g) | 466 | 300 | 333 / 480 | — | 310 / 280 |
| Max. Platen Size (mm) | 800 x 400 | 464 x 749 | 700 x 400 | — | 620 x 430 |
| Machine Footprint (m) | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2.0 | 3.33 x 1.94 x 3.41 | 4.5 x 2 x 2.6 | — | 620 x 430 x 2.55 |
| Barrel Zones | 4 + N | 3–4 | 3–4 | — | — |
| Origin | Our Production (China) | USA | Germany | USA | USA |
| Price Tier | ★★ Competitive | ★★★★ Premium | ★★★★ Premium | ★★★★ Premium | ★★★★ Premium |
✅ ZQ80 Value Proposition Summary
The ZQ80 leads its class decisively on injection clamping force (800 kN) — outperforming Jomar IBM85S by 17.6%, SUMA 85iB by 11.1%, and Bloma IBM85 by 14.3%. Its 466 g injection weight exceeds Jomar IBM85S (300 g) by 55.3%, delivering substantially greater per-cycle material capacity for the same machine tonnage class. The 800 x 400 mm platen — wider in the short axis than the Jomar IBM85S (464 mm) — enables more symmetric multi-cavity layouts. Combined with the lowest machine height in class (2.0 m vs. Jomar IBM85S at 3.41 m), significantly lower acquisition cost, and factory-direct after-sales support, the ZQ80 represents a technically and commercially compelling option for 85T-class IBM procurement decisions.
Note: The ZQ80 is an independently engineered machine. We make no claim of equivalence beyond functional specification comparison to assist procurement evaluation.
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9. Frequently Asked Questions — ZQ80 IBM Machine
10. Partner with Us — Your Dedicated IBM Machine Supplier
We are a dedicated specialist in one-step injection blow molding machinery. Our engineering team focuses exclusively on IBM machine design, mold fabrication, and complete production line integration — from the 40T ZQ40 through to the 135T ZQ135. This specialisation means every aspect of the ZQ80 — frame design, hydraulic circuit architecture, hot runner system, mandrel cooling, and mold tooling — is optimised specifically for the IBM process, not adapted from a general-purpose injection molding platform.
Whether you are evaluating the ZQ80 as a first investment in IBM technology, expanding an existing IBM production line, or assessing a cost-effective alternative to Jomar IBM85S, SUMA 85iB, Uniloy UIB 120, or Bloma IBM85 procurement, we invite you to request a detailed technical proposal and quotation from our engineering team.
Packaging manufacturers
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Representing the ZQ series with territory exclusivity arrangements
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Building in-house GMP bottle production with turnkey IBM lines
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Supplying IBM machinery across Asia, Africa, and Latin America
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