ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine – Replacement for Jomar IBM175
ZQ135 IBM machine – 1350kN clamp, 650g shot weight, 30 cavities, 1300x500mm platen. Flagship alternative to Jomar IBM175 & SUMA 175iB. Request a quote today.
Injection Blow Molding Machine
ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine
– Flagship IBM Alternative for Jomar IBM175-Class Applications
The ZQ135 is the flagship model of the ZQ series — delivering 135-ton clamping force, a 70 mm ultra-heavy-duty screw, 650 g maximum injection weight, and a 1,300 x 500 mm extra-large platen. Engineered as a well-matched functional alternative for facilities evaluating or replacing Jomar IBM175, SUMA 175iB, or Uniloy UIB 180 class machinery, the ZQ135 is purpose-built for the highest-output one-step IBM bottle production requirements.
● 70mm Ultra-Heavy-Duty Screw
● 650g Max Injection Weight
● 1,300 x 500mm Extra-Large Platen
● Up to 30 Cavities
ZQ135 Flagship One-Step Injection Blow Molding Machine — Our Production
🏢 Suitable Industries: Ultra-high-volume pharmaceutical packaging • Large-format beverage & food containers • Premium cosmetics & personal care • Wide-mouth jars & feeding bottles • Industrial & household chemical packaging • Health supplements & OTC products
1. Product Overview — What Is the ZQ135 IBM Machine?
The ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine is the flagship and highest-capacity model of our ZQ series — delivering a class-leading 135 metric tons of clamping force, a 70 mm ultra-heavy-duty screw with 650 g maximum injection weight, and a 1,300 x 500 mm extra-large platen that is the widest and longest in the entire ZQ range. The ZQ135 sits in the same performance tier as the Jomar IBM175, SUMA 175 iB, and Uniloy UIB 180 — representing the pinnacle of one-step IBM technology for high-output pharmaceutical, beverage, food, and industrial packaging production.
Three key specifications distinguish the ZQ135 from the ZQ110 and from competing machines in its class. First, the 70 mm screw with a 200 mm injection stroke delivers 650 g per shot — the highest in the ZQ series, exceeding the Jomar IBM175 range (450–550 g) and matching the upper range of SUMA 175iB (580–770 g). Second, the 1,300 x 500 mm platen expands both length and width beyond the ZQ110 (1,100 x 460 mm), opening access to 30-cavity tooling arrays for small bottles and larger-format molds for 500 ml to 2,000 ml containers. Third, the 6+N barrel zone configuration — the most granular temperature control in the ZQ series — enables precise melt management across the full 70 mm screw length at maximum throughput.
The ZQ135 supports the same broad resin portfolio as the 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. Reference cavitation reaches a series-high 30 cavities for 10 ml bottles, delivering the highest per-cycle output in the range. The ZQ135 also features unique engineering advantages including a pressurised clamping structure with isolated booster cylinder, a dual hydraulic system as standard, and a fully European-style rigid frame — achieving 20–30% lower energy consumption than conventional IBM machines at this tonnage level.
The ZQ135 is the natural destination for pharmaceutical manufacturers requiring maximum cavitation on 10–30 ml vials, food and beverage producers running 5–10 cavity 500 ml container lines, and FMCG packagers seeking the highest daily output achievable from a single IBM machine installation without stepping to a multi-machine configuration.
2. Technical Specifications — ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine
| Parameter | Unit | ZQ135 Value |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Injection Clamping Force | kN | 1,350 |
| Opening Stroke (Injection) | mm | 140 |
| Blowing Clamping Force | kN | 200 |
| Opening Stroke (Blowing) | mm | 140 |
| Rotary Table Lifting Height | mm | 70 |
| MOLD PARAMETERS | ||
| Max. Platen Size (L x W) | mm | 1,300 x 500 |
| Mold Thickness | mm | 280 |
| Max. Bottle Diameter | mm | 120 |
| Max. Bottle Height | mm | 220 |
| Suitable Bottle Volume | ml | 1 – 2,000 |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 280 |
| HYDRAULIC & POWER | ||
| Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 |
| Motor Power | kW | 37 + 37 |
| Total Power | kW | 95 |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 4 |
| Operating Power Rate | % | 52 – 70 |
| UTILITIES & FOOTPRINT | ||
| Compressed Air Pressure | MPa | 0.7 – 1.2 |
| Compressed Air Capacity | m³/min | 0.7 |
| Cooling Water Flow | m³/h | 4 |
| Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.3 – 0.4 |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | m | 5.5 x 2 x 2.4 |
| Net Weight | Ton | 18 |
Max. Cavitation Reference (ZQ135) — Series-High Output
| Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Cavities | 30 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
3. Working Principle — One-Step IBM Process on the ZQ135
ZQ135 Three-Station IBM Process: Injection → Blow → Stripping
The ZQ135 operates on the same three-station rotary table principle as the Jomar IBM175 and SUMA 175iB — all three stations active simultaneously within each 4-second machine cycle, achieving the maximum throughput the IBM process architecture allows at this tonnage level:
Injection Station
The 70 mm screw — the largest bore in the ZQ series — plasticises and meters resin through a precision hot runner manifold onto up to 30 core rods spanning the 1,300 mm platen. At 650 g per shot and a 200 mm injection stroke, the ZQ135 injection unit delivers the highest throughput in the range. The 6+N barrel zone configuration provides six independently controlled temperature zones, enabling precise melt profiling across the full 70 mm x 22:1 L/D screw length at maximum throughput rates.
Blow Station
Core rods carry hot parisons into the blow mold under 200 kN blow clamping force — the highest blow clamping in the ZQ series, providing additional mold security for the wider platen span and larger container formats producible on the ZQ135. Compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa expands parisons to final bottle shape within cooled cavities, with wall thickness uniformity across all 30 cavity positions maintained by the balanced hot runner manifold and optimised mandrel cooling system.
Stripping Station
Finished bottles are ejected via a 280 mm stripping stroke — the longest in the entire ZQ series, providing full clearance for taller bottle profiles and wider-body container designs across all 30 cavity positions on the 1,300 mm platen. The extended ejection travel is essential for 1,000–2,000 ml beverage and food containers where core rod assemblies are substantially taller than on small pharmaceutical vial tooling.
The ZQ135 incorporates the series-highest dual 37 kW hydraulic motor architecture — two independent motors providing dedicated power to injection and clamping circuits at 14 MPa system pressure. The pressurised booster clamping cylinder generates 1,350 kN without participating in the mold open/close sequence, isolating clamping force from cycle motion and achieving energy consumption 20–30% lower than conventional IBM machines in the same tonnage class. The standard high-precision angle divider synchronises mold actions and rotary table indexing, maintaining positional accuracy across all 30 cavity positions on the full 1,300 mm platen span.
4. Core Advantages of the ZQ135 IBM Machine
Series-Highest Clamping Force — 1,350 kN
The ZQ135 delivers 1,350 kN injection clamping force — the highest in the ZQ range and competitive with the Jomar IBM175 (1,560 kN) and SUMA 175iB (1,600 kN) at a significantly more favourable cost-per-kN ratio. This clamping force sustains flash-free 30-cavity production, withstands the sustained internal pressures of large-format bottle tooling, and supports heavy-wall container specifications demanding higher clamping loads per cavity.
650g Injection Weight — Series Maximum
At 650 g per shot, the ZQ135 achieves the highest injection weight in the ZQ series — exceeding the Jomar IBM175 (450–550 g) by 18–44%, and within the SUMA 175iB upper range (580–770 g). This maximum shot capacity unlocks 18-cavity production on 100 ml bottles, 14-cavity production on 250 ml containers, and 10-cavity production on 500 ml bottles — output levels not achievable on any smaller ZQ machine.
30-Cavity Production — Series-Record Output
Reference cavitation of 30 cavities for 10 ml bottles and 26 for 30 ml sets a ZQ series record. At 4-second dry cycle and 85% efficiency over 24 hours, a 30-cavity ZQ135 theoretically produces over 2.7 million 10 ml pharmaceutical vials per day — the highest single-machine daily output in the ZQ series. This cavitation level is only accessible with the combination of 1,300 mm platen length and 650 g shot weight the ZQ135 uniquely provides.
1,300 x 500mm Extra-Large Platen
The 1,300 x 500 mm platen is the largest in the ZQ series — 18.2% longer than the ZQ110 (1,100 mm) and 8.7% wider (500 mm vs. 460 mm). This expanded footprint accommodates 30-cavity small-bottle arrays, wide-body jar molds, large-format beverage container tooling up to 2,000 ml, and specialty container designs not feasible on any smaller ZQ platform. The Jomar IBM175 platen (635 x 1,372 mm in portrait orientation) offers comparable total area in a different aspect ratio.
6+N Barrel Zone — Finest Melt Control in Series
The ZQ135 features 6+N barrel zones — the most granular temperature control configuration in the ZQ series, adding one zone beyond the ZQ110 (5+N). Six independent heating zones across the 70 mm screw enable precise management of the higher frictional heat input generated by the largest-bore screw at maximum throughput, critical for preventing thermal degradation of PCTG and high-transparency PS while ensuring full plasticisation of high-MW HDPE grades.
Dual 37 kW Motors — Series-Maximum Power
Two independent 37 kW hydraulic motors — the highest rating in the ZQ series — drive completely separate injection and clamping circuits at 14 MPa. Despite the 95 kW total installed power, operating power rate is only 52–70%, meaning actual consumption under production conditions is 49.4–66.5 kW — reflecting the energy efficiency of the pressurised booster clamping architecture. Independent circuits eliminate pressure cross-interference between injection and clamping peaks across all 30 cavity positions.
280mm Stripping Stroke — Series Maximum
The 280 mm stripping stroke on the ZQ135 is the longest in the ZQ series — 20 mm longer than the ZQ110 (260 mm) and 50 mm longer than the ZQ80 (230 mm). This maximum ejection travel accommodates the tallest bottle profiles and most complex wide-body container geometries across all 30 cavity positions on the 1,300 mm platen, including 1,000–2,000 ml food and beverage containers where core rod assemblies are substantially taller than pharmaceutical vial tooling.
Low-Profile 5.5 x 2 x 2.4m Despite 135T Class
The ZQ135 stands only 2.4 m tall — dramatically lower than the Jomar IBM175 (4.22 x 2.67 x 3.58 m at 3.58 m height) and comparable to or lower than the SUMA 175iB (6 x 2.6 x 2.7 m). The low-profile European-style frame design is a deliberate engineering choice enabling installation in standard industrial buildings without the structural modifications and crane clearance requirements that taller competing machines at 135T typically impose.
5. Machine Structure & Material Engineering
ZQ135 Flagship IBM Machine — Complete Production Line Integration
Machine frame: The ZQ135 uses a full European-style rigid welded steel frame scaled to the 135T clamping class — the largest frame in the ZQ series at 18 tonnes net weight. FEA-optimised clamping platens maintain full parallelism under 1,350 kN load across the 1,300 mm platen span, the most structurally demanding requirement in the series. Stress-relieved cast iron column supports prevent frame creep during continuous 30-cavity production at maximum throughput across multi-shift industrial schedules.
70mm screw and barrel: The ultra-heavy-duty 70 mm screw uses bimetallic wear-resistant alloy at 22:1 L/D, delivering 650 g per shot via a 200 mm injection stroke. With 30 kW barrel heating power — the highest in the ZQ series — and 6+N zone control, the ZQ135 injection unit provides exceptional melt conditioning capability for demanding resins at high throughput rates. The bimetallic barrel construction provides wear resistance for extended service life even with mineral-filled or glass-reinforced grades.
Hot runner manifold: The hot runner system must deliver balanced melt to up to 30 gate positions spanning the full 1,300 mm platen — the most demanding manifold balancing requirement in the series. Pressure drop from the manifold inlet to the furthest gate must be controlled within tight limits to maintain cavity-to-cavity fill balance across the full platen span. The manifold is engineered specifically for the ZQ135 platen geometry and maximum cavitation configuration, not adapted from a smaller machine design.
Dual 37 kW hydraulic system: Two independent 37 kW motors at 14 MPa system pressure provide the highest hydraulic power output in the ZQ series. The pressurised booster clamping cylinder generates full 1,350 kN independently of the mold open/close sequence. Despite 95 kW total installed power, actual operating consumption of 52–70% reflects the genuine energy efficiency of the booster clamping architecture versus conventional designs — meaning the ZQ135 draws 49.4–66.5 kW under production conditions, representing a meaningful operational cost advantage over competing machines with less efficient clamping systems.
200 kN blow clamping force: The ZQ135 blow station operates at 200 kN — the highest blow clamping force in the ZQ series, up from 150 kN on the ZQ110. The higher blow clamping accommodates the wider platen span (1,300 mm) and larger container formats where blow pressure forces on the mold parting surface are proportionally greater, maintaining secure mold closure during expansion of 500 ml to 2,000 ml containers.
Mold tooling steel: Injection mold cavity inserts 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. Long service life under the sustained 1,350 kN clamping cycles of 30-cavity production, corrosion resistance for pharmaceutical and food-contact environments, and mirror-finish capability for PCTG and high-transparency PS are the primary selection criteria for both steel grades on ZQ135 tooling.
6. Typical Application Scenarios
Maximum-Cavitation IBM Mold Tooling for the ZQ135 Extra-Large Platen
💊 Ultra-High-Volume Pharmaceutical Production
The ZQ135 is the definitive choice for large-scale pharmaceutical vial and bottle production: 30-cavity 10 ml oral liquid vials, 26-cavity 30 ml containers, 18-cavity 100 ml HDPE pharmaceutical bottles. At 4-second cycle and 85% efficiency, a 30-cavity ZQ135 produces over 2.7 million 10 ml vials per 24-hour shift — the highest per-machine output achievable in single-machine IBM production. GMP-compatible machine layout, zero-flash IBM process, and ±1% cross-cavity weight consistency meet pharmaceutical primary packaging standards at the highest scale.
🍼 Beverage & Large-Format Food Containers
Multi-cavity production of large food and beverage containers: 10-cavity 500 ml PP or PCTG beverage bottles, 8-cavity 1,000 ml food containers. The ZQ135 650 g shot weight enables cavitation levels at 500 ml and 1,000 ml that exceed the ZQ110 (5–6 cavities at 500 ml). PS lactic acid bacteria drink bottles, HDPE vinegar and oil packaging, PP condiment containers, and PCTG premium juice bottles all benefit from the ZQ135 combination of maximum shot weight and extra-large platen.
💐 Large-Format Premium Cosmetics
Shampoo and conditioner bottles (500 ml to 1,000 ml), body wash containers, premium hotel amenity packaging in large formats. The ZQ135 extra-large platen accommodates multi-cavity production of large-format cosmetic containers at cavitation levels not achievable on the ZQ110. PCTG and high-transparency PS processing provides crystal-clear premium cosmetic packaging for salon, hotel supply, and retail channels.
🥐 Wide-Mouth Jars & Specialty Containers
Wide-mouth PP and PCTG jars for food, supplement, and cosmetic applications; large feeding bottle bodies; specialty containers with complex geometry. The 1,300 mm platen length and 280 mm stripping stroke on the ZQ135 provide the maximum tooling flexibility in the series for wide-body and tall container designs requiring the largest core rod assemblies and most generous ejection clearances available in any ZQ machine.
💧 Industrial & Household Chemical Packaging
Multi-cavity production of detergent, fabric softener, and industrial cleaning fluid containers (500 ml to 2L HDPE/PP). The ZQ135 650 g shot weight enables heavier-wall chemical container specifications requiring more material per cavity than any smaller ZQ machine. 10-cavity production of 500 ml HDPE detergent bottles delivers output rates competitive with multi-machine configurations of smaller IBM machines.
📈 Health Supplements & OTC Products
Maximum-output nutraceutical container production: vitamin supplement bottles, fish oil softgel containers, protein supplement packaging (100–1,000 ml HDPE/PP). With 18-cavity tooling on 100 ml bottles, the ZQ135 delivers over 1.5 million supplement containers per 24-hour shift — the highest single-machine output available for nutraceutical IBM packaging. GMP-compatible production layout supports FDA and EU regulatory compliance requirements for supplement primary packaging.
Large-Format Beverage & Food Container Samples Produced by Our IBM Machines
7. Machine Selection Guide — Full ZQ Series Comparison
The ZQ135 is the right choice when your production target requires the maximum cavitation, shot weight, or platen size the one-step IBM process can deliver in a single machine. Use this series overview to confirm the ZQ135 is the correct specification:
| Criterion | ZQ40 | ZQ60 | ZQ80 | ZQ110 | ZQ135 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force | 400 kN | 600 kN | 800 kN | 1,100 kN | 1,350 kN |
| Max. Shot Weight | 260 g | 383 g | 466 g | 540 g | 650 g |
| Platen Size | 480×340 | 600×390 | 800×400 | 1100×460 | 1300×500 |
| Max Cavities (10 ml) | 9 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 30 |
| Max Cavities (100 ml) | 4 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 18 |
| Max Cavities (500 ml) | 2 | 3 | 5–6 | 5–6 | 10 |
| Barrel Zones | 3+N | 3+N | 4+N | 5+N | 6+N |
| Stripping Stroke | 220 mm | 230 mm | 230 mm | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Total Power | 20 kW | 37 kW | 55 kW | 80 kW | 95 kW |
| Selection Criterion | What to Confirm | ZQ135 Capability |
|---|---|---|
| Shot weight per cycle | Cavities x average bottle weight (g) | Up to 650 g (70 mm screw) |
| Target cavitation (10 ml) | Required cavities for daily output target | Up to 30 cavities — series maximum |
| Target cavitation (500 ml) | Cavities needed at 500 ml for output target | Up to 10 cavities |
| Mold platen requirement | Existing Jomar IBM175 mold L x W dimensions | Max 1,300 x 500 mm |
| Air supply | Compressor output available at the line | Requires 0.7–1.2 MPa / 0.7 m³/min |
| Ceiling height | Min clearance above machine | Machine height 2.4 m — standard ceiling compatible |
| Electrical supply | Available 3-phase power capacity | Total 95 kW (recommend 160A 3-phase supply) |
| Floor space | Installation footprint with service clearance | 5.5 x 2 m footprint (+ 1m clearance each side) |
💡 Compressed Air for High-Output ZQ135 Lines: The ZQ135 requires consistent, clean compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa across up to 30 cavity blow positions per cycle. For pharmaceutical and food packaging lines, oil-free blow air is mandatory. We also supply the CM-B Series Oil-Free Screw Air Compressor — a matched utility solution for ZQ135 production lines requiring guaranteed oil-free, particle-free compressed air. Contact us about bundled machine-plus-compressor turnkey pricing.
8. ZQ135 vs. Comparable 135–175T IBM Machines — Objective Comparison
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| Parameter | ZQ135 (Our Production) | Jomar IBM175 | SUMA 175iB | Uniloy UIB 180 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force (T) | 135T | ~156T | ~163T | ~180T (blow class) |
| Injection Clamping Force (kN) | 1,350 kN | 1,560 kN | 1,600 kN | — |
| Screw Diameter (mm) | 70 | 70 | 65 / 76 | — |
| Injection Weight (g) | 650 | 450 / 550 | 580 / 770 | — |
| Max. Platen Size (mm) | 1,300 x 500 | 635 x 1,372 | 1,200 x 600 | — |
| Machine Footprint (m) | 5.5 x 2 x 2.4 | 4.22 x 2.67 x 3.58 | 6 x 2.6 x 2.7 | — |
| Max. Cavities (10 ml) | 30 | ~24–30 | ~28–32 | — |
| Barrel Zones | 6 + N | 5–6 | 5–6 | — |
| Origin | Our Production (China) | USA | Germany | USA |
| Price Tier | ★★ Competitive | ★★★★ Premium | ★★★★ Premium | ★★★★ Premium |
✅ ZQ135 Value Proposition Summary
The ZQ135 delivers an objectively strong value proposition in the 135–175T class. Its 650 g injection weight exceeds the Jomar IBM175 (450–550 g) by 18–44% — meaning the ZQ135 provides greater per-cycle material capacity than the Jomar IBM175 despite a lower nominal clamping tonnage. The 1,300 x 500 mm landscape platen compares favourably with the SUMA 175iB (1,200 x 600 mm) in total area. Machine height at 2.4 m is dramatically lower than the Jomar IBM175 (3.58 m), reducing installation complexity and ceiling height requirements. At a substantially lower acquisition cost than US and European equivalents, with the 20–30% energy saving from the pressurised booster clamping structure, and factory-direct after-sales support, the ZQ135 delivers compelling total cost of ownership for buyers in the 135–175T IBM market segment.
Note: The ZQ135 is an independently engineered machine. We make no claim of equivalence beyond functional specification comparison to assist procurement evaluation.
Compare the ZQ135 with other models in our complete ZQ series range — from the 40T ZQ40 to the 135T ZQ135:
9. Frequently Asked Questions — ZQ135 IBM Machine
10. Partner with Us — Your Dedicated IBM Machine Supplier
We are a dedicated specialist in one-step injection blow molding machinery. The ZQ135 represents the culmination of our IBM engineering capability — every design decision from the 70 mm screw geometry and 6+N barrel configuration to the 1,300 mm platen design, dual 37 kW motor architecture, and 200 kN blow clamping force reflects our focus on maximising IBM output, consistency, and energy efficiency at the highest tonnage our range offers.
Whether you are evaluating the ZQ135 as a replacement for aging Jomar IBM175 or SUMA 175iB equipment, expanding to maximum-capacity IBM production for the first time, or building a new pharmaceutical or food packaging facility requiring the highest single-machine daily output available in the IBM process, we welcome the opportunity to provide a detailed technical proposal and competitive quotation.
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