Description
Injection Blow Molding Machine
Replacement of Bloma IBM50 — ZQ60 Injection Blow Molding Machine
Full European-Structure Design • 60-Ton Clamping Force • Suitable for UK Pharmaceutical, Personal Care & Food Packaging Lines
Note: Bloma is referenced solely to assist customers in equipment selection. We do not manufacture, sell, or represent Bloma products, and this page involves no intellectual property infringement.
The ZQ60 is a high-performance injection blow molding machine engineered for manufacturers who require a reliable, cost-effective alternative to the Bloma IBM50. Built around a full European-style structural frame, the ZQ60 delivers a 600 KN injection clamping force — 20% to 30% stronger than many comparable machines in the same tonnage class — while keeping energy consumption 10% to 20% lower through its patented pressurised clamping system. For British packaging and pharmaceutical producers seeking to upgrade ageing Bloma IBM50 lines or bring new capacity online, the ZQ60 represents a technically superior and commercially competitive solution backed by over two decades of IBM manufacturing expertise.
The machine handles bottle volumes from 10 ml up to 1,000 ml and supports up to 14 cavities at the 10 ml scale, giving production planners the flexibility to run cosmetics, pharmaceutical syrup bottles, eye-drop containers, food condiment jars, and personal-care packaging on a single platform. With a compact footprint of 3.8 m x 1.4 m x 1.8 m and a net weight of just 5 tonnes, the ZQ60 installs easily within existing UK factory layouts without structural modifications, making it a practical drop-in replacement whenever Bloma IBM50 capacity requires expansion or renewal.
Why the ZQ60 Outperforms the Bloma IBM50
Full European-Style Frame
The structural rigidity of the ZQ60 frame exceeds same-class competitors by 20–30% in clamping force, directly reducing flash, improving part consistency, and extending mould life across long production runs.
10–20% Lower Energy Cost
The proprietary booster cylinder is excluded from the mould open/close sequence, cutting hydraulic cycle losses significantly. UK manufacturers running two or three shifts will see measurable reductions in electricity overhead compared with Bloma IBM50 operation.
Standard Servo Rotation
Servo-driven rotary-table positioning delivers repeatable 0.01 mm accuracy cycle after cycle. The simplified drive train reduces mechanical components and shortens planned maintenance windows, an important factor for pharmaceutical GMP environments.
Superior Injection Weight
At 260/383 g, the ZQ60 injection weight substantially exceeds the Bloma IBM50 (240 g), Jomar IBM65 (205 g), and SUMA 65iB (169/264 g), providing greater flexibility for heavier-wall or larger-volume container production without stepping up to a larger machine class.
Compact Footprint, Easy Retrofit
Measuring 3.8 m x 1.4 m x 1.8 m — notably smaller than the Bloma IBM50 footprint — the ZQ60 slots into existing production halls without the civil work that larger machines demand, keeping changeover costs low for UK operations.
Wide Volume Range
From 1 ml to 2,000 ml with bottle heights up to 220 mm and diameters to 120 mm, the ZQ60 covers the full range of primary packaging containers used in UK personal care, OTC pharmaceuticals, and food-safe condiment applications.
ZQ60 Machine Gallery
Technical Specifications — ZQ60
All parameters are for reference. The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements without prior notice.
| System | Parameter | Unit | ZQ60 Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection System | Screw Diameter | mm | 45 / 50 |
| Screw L/D Ratio | % | 22:1 | |
| Injection Weight | g | 260 / 383 | |
| Heating Power | kW | 14 | |
| Number of Barrel Zones | — | 3 + N | |
| Injection Stroke | mm | 160 | |
| Clamping System | Injection Clamping Force | kN | 600 |
| Opening Stroke for Injection | mm | 140 | |
| Blowing Clamping Force | kN | 100 | |
| Opening Stroke for Blowing | mm | 140 | |
| Rotary Table Lift Height | mm | 70 | |
| Mould | Max Platen Size (L x W) | mm | 600 x 390 |
| Mould Thickness | mm | 240 | |
| Max Bottle Diameter | mm | 120 | |
| Max Bottle Height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable Bottle Volume | ml | 1 – 2000 | |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 230 | |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 |
| Motor Power | kW | 18.5 / 22 | |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 4 | |
| Total / Operating Power | kW / % | 37 / 52–70 | |
| Utilities & Dimensions | Min Compressed Air Pressure | MPa | 0.7 – 1.2 |
| Compressed Air Capacity | m3/min | 0.7 | |
| Cooling Water Flow | m3/h | 4 | |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | m | 3.8 x 1.4 x 1.8 | |
| Net Weight | Ton | 5 |
ZQ60 Mould Cavitation Reference
| Approx Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml |
| Max Cavities | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
For reference only. Actual cavitation depends on mould design, resin grade, and cycle configuration.
How ZQ60 Compares — Key IBM Machine Benchmarks
The following comparison data is derived from publicly available technical literature and is provided to assist UK buyers in equipment selection only. Brand names are referenced for identification purposes and do not imply any business relationship or endorsement.
Injection Weight (g)
| ZQ60 | Jomar IBM65 | SUMA 65iB | Bloma IBM50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260/383 | 205 | 169/264 | 240 |
Injection Clamping Force (kN)
| ZQ60 | Jomar IBM65 | SUMA 65iB | Bloma IBM50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 | 460 | 580 | 500 |
Screw Diameter (mm)
| ZQ60 | Jomar IBM65 | SUMA 65iB | Bloma IBM50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45/50 | 45 | 40/50 | 50 |
Machine Dimensions — L x W x H (m)
| ZQ60 | Jomar IBM65 | SUMA 65iB | Bloma IBM50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8 x 1.4 x 1.8 | 2.92 x 1.98 x 3.41 | 4 x 1.7 x 2.3 | 620 x 430 x 2.55 |
Mould Platen Size (mm)
| ZQ60 | Jomar IBM65 | SUMA 65iB | Bloma IBM50 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 600 x 390 | 432 x 660 | 620 x 400 | 620 x 430 |
How the ZQ60 IBM Process Works
Injection Phase
Resin pellets (HDPE, PP, PET, or engineering polymers) are fed into the plasticising screw, melted under controlled barrel-zone temperatures, and injected at up to 600 kN clamping force onto a core rod, forming a precise parison with excellent wall-thickness uniformity.
Transfer & Blow Phase
The servo-driven rotary table transfers the core rod 120 degrees to the blow station. Compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa inflates the parison against the mould cavity walls, replicating every detail of the bottle profile — including fine thread finishes critical for pharmaceutical cap fitment.
Cooling & Ejection
Chilled water flowing at 4 m3/h through the mould cools the bottle to dimensional stability within the 4-second dry cycle. The stripping mechanism (230 mm stroke) then ejects the finished container cleanly, ready for downstream labelling, filling, or capping lines without additional trimming operations.
Key Application Areas in the United Kingdom
UK pharmaceutical manufacturers producing HDPE medicine bottles (30–250 ml), personal care brands running shampoo and conditioner packaging, food producers requiring HDPE condiment or sauce containers, and healthcare device companies needing PP eye-drop or nasal-spray bottles consistently specify injection blow molding machines in the 50–65 tonne class. The ZQ60 covers all of these applications and meets the tight tolerance and traceability standards demanded by UK GMP and retail supply chains.
Related Injection Blow Molding Machines
If the ZQ60 specification does not precisely match your production brief, the following models in our range may be a closer fit. Both are available for review and quotation:
HGYS150-V4
A heavy-duty IBM machine for larger container volumes, offering extended clamping force and enhanced multi-cavity output for high-volume UK packaging operations.
HGY50-V3-EV
An energy-optimised 50-tonne IBM machine with electric servo drives throughout, designed for cleanroom pharmaceutical environments and facilities with strict energy-efficiency targets.
Our Manufacturing Facility & Custom Engineering Capability
Every ZQ60 is manufactured at our ISO-certified production base, where a dedicated team of mechanical engineers, hydraulic specialists, and electrical automation engineers work together on precision-machined components. We hold our own mould workshop, CNC machining centres, and a dedicated quality inspection laboratory. This end-to-end manufacturing footprint means we are able to offer genuine custom engineering services that few IBM suppliers can match.
✓ Custom Barrel & Screw Configurations
We manufacture bespoke screw geometries for engineering resins including acetal, nylon, and PETG, addressing the needs of UK medical device and precision packaging customers.
✓ Bespoke Mould Design & Tooling
Our in-house mould designers collaborate directly with UK buyers to develop cavity layouts, core rod profiles, and stripping solutions optimised for your specific bottle geometry and production rate.
✓ Control System Customisation
PLC programmes can be tailored to integrate with existing ERP or MES systems on UK production floors, including real-time cycle data logging and remote diagnostic access for reduced maintenance response times.
✓ CE-Ready Documentation
Full technical file, risk assessment, and operator manuals are prepared in English as standard, supporting straightforward compliance submissions for UK machinery directives and PSSR regulations.
Customer Success Story
Personal Care Packaging Producer — West Midlands, UK
HDPE Shampoo & Conditioner Bottle Production Line Upgrade
A mid-sized UK personal care contract manufacturer operating in the West Midlands had been running two ageing Bloma IBM50 machines for over a decade. Increasing reject rates, rising maintenance costs, and an inability to efficiently produce bottles below 60 ml led the operations director to evaluate alternatives. After a factory visit and trial run with the ZQ60 demonstrator unit, the company placed an order for two ZQ60 machines with bespoke 10-cavity moulds for a 30 ml eye-makeup remover bottle. Commissioning was completed within six weeks of shipment arrival, and the line achieved a 99.1% dimensional pass rate from the second production shift. Energy consumption across the two new machines came in at 18% lower than the displaced Bloma IBM50 units on a per-thousand-bottles basis, and the production team reported a significant reduction in purge time when switching between HDPE and PP grades. The operations director noted that the English-language PLC interface and remote diagnostics capability provided by the supplier reduced engineering call-out costs substantially in the first year of operation.
What Our Customers Say
★★★★★
“We replaced our Bloma IBM50 with the ZQ60 and the difference in clamping consistency is immediately visible. Fewer short-fills and a much more stable neck finish. The support team handled all of our technical questions professionally and the documentation was all in English, which made the CE compliance process straightforward.”
Production Manager — OTC Pharmaceutical Packager, Yorkshire, UK
★★★★★
“The energy savings were the first thing we noticed. Our electricity meter tells the story better than any brochure. We run three shifts and the ZQ60 draws noticeably less power than the older 50-tonne machine it replaced. Payback period looks well inside 30 months at current UK energy prices.”
Operations Director — Food-Grade Container Manufacturer, Greater Manchester
★★★★★
“Sourcing a reliable injection blow molding machine supplier that could match Bloma IBM50 tooling compatibility and also offer a genuine improvement in injection weight was not straightforward. The ZQ60 fitted our existing mould envelope closely and the technical team walked us through the adaptation process. Three months in and the machine has not missed a shift.”
Technical Lead — Personal Care Packaging Specialist, South East England
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Ready to Upgrade Your IBM Production Line?
Contact our UK technical sales team today for a formal quotation, mould feasibility study, or product demonstration on the ZQ60 injection blow molding machine.
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