The ZQ60 delivers 50% higher injection clamping force (600 KN vs. 400 KN), a 33% larger maximum bottle volume (2,000 ml vs. 1,500 ml), a significantly larger mould platen (600×390 mm vs. 480×340 mm), and a greater maximum injection weight (260/383 g vs. 190/260 g). It is designed for mid-to-large format containers and higher-cavity production runs where the ZQ40 reaches its tooling or capacity limits.

Yes. HDPE is one of the most commonly processed resins on the ZQ60 for agrochemical applications. HDPE’s excellent chemical resistance, stress-crack resistance, and compliance with global agrochemical packaging regulations (such as UN certification for dangerous goods) make it the preferred choice for 500–2,000 ml pesticide, herbicide, and fertiliser containers. The ZQ60’s 22:1 screw L/D and multi-zone barrel deliver consistent HDPE melt quality across extended production runs.

For containers requiring high clarity, very thin walls, and superior barrier properties in PET — such as 2,000 ml PET water or juice bottles — injection stretch blow molding (ISBM) machines are generally preferred due to bi-axial orientation strengthening. However, for thick-wall containers, PP/HDPE materials, multi-layer bottles, and applications requiring precise neck finish without stretch thinning (e.g., agrochemicals, oral pharmaceuticals, household chemicals), IBM on the ZQ60 is the more appropriate and cost-effective choice.

The ZQ60 requires cooling water at 0.3–0.4 MPa with a minimum flow rate of 4 M³/h. We strongly recommend supplying chilled water at 10–15°C from a dedicated industrial water chiller rather than tap water. Chilled water provides consistent mould temperature control, shorter cooling times, and more stable bottle dimensional quality — particularly important when running large-format containers with greater wall mass that require controlled, uniform cooling to prevent warpage.

With a 4-second dry cycle and typical total cycle times of 8–14 seconds (depending on resin, container volume, and wall thickness), a 4-cavity mould on the ZQ60 produces approximately 1,000–1,800 bottles/hour for containers in the 500–1,000 ml range. For smaller containers (under 200 ml) with faster cooling, cycle times shorten and output increases proportionally. Our applications team calculates specific output projections based on your product and mould specification.

Choose the 18.5 KW option if your primary goal is energy efficiency, your product range concentrates on containers up to approximately 1,000 ml, and your mould cavity count is moderate (2–4 cavities). Choose the 22 KW option if you are running maximum cavity counts on large platens, processing high-viscosity HDPE or PP resins at high throughput, or require faster barrel recovery time during frequent colour/material changeovers.

Yes. Our in-house mould design team works from your bottle 3D files, 2D drawings, or physical samples to design matched IBM mould sets (injection cavity + core pins + blow cavity + stripper) optimised for the ZQ60 platen. All moulds are manufactured on 5-axis CNC machining centres from H13 hot-work tool steel with hard-chrome or DLC-coated core pins. Typical mould lead time is 40–60 days depending on cavity count and complexity.

The ZQ60 is manufactured at an ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certified facility. CE marking is available for European market export compliance. All machines pass a full Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) including production trial runs, parameter verification, and safety system checks before shipment. Test reports and compliance documentation are provided with each machine.

Yes. The ZQ60 PLC system provides digital I/O communication interfaces compatible with most industrial automation standards. It can be integrated with upstream resin drying and conveying systems, downstream conveyor take-off belts, online leak testers, orientation systems, labelling machines, and vision inspection equipment. Our engineering team can advise on interface requirements and communication protocols during the project planning stage.

Standard ZQ60 machine lead time (without mould) is approximately 30–45 working days from confirmed deposit and approved technical specifications. With matched mould tooling, allow 60–75 working days. The ZQ60 (5 T, 3.8×1.4×1.8 m) ships in a standard 20 ft container (FCL) to most global ports. Export customs documentation, phytosanitary certificates, and packing list preparation are included. Please contact our export sales team for a destination-specific freight and lead-time quotation.