Beschreibung
ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine
Replacement of Jomar IBM175 | European Full-Frame Architecture | 135T Clamping Force
* Brand names are referenced solely to assist engineers in selecting equivalent specifications. We do not manufacture or sell Jomar, SUMA, Uniloy, or Bloma products.
Reply within 24 hours | UK-based technical support | Custom configurations available
What Is the ZQ135 Injection Blow Molding Machine?
The ZQ135 is a high-performance injection blow molding machine built on a full European-style mechanical frame, engineered to perform as a direct functional replacement for the Jomar IBM175. Designed for manufacturers across the United Kingdom who produce pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic containers, and precision HDPE or PP packaging, the ZQ135 delivers 135 tonnes of injection clamping force with a 70 mm screw diameter and 650 g injection weight — figures that exceed the comparable Jomar IBM175 output of 450–550 g and match or surpass SUMA’s 175iB at 580–770 g. For any UK production line currently running Jomar IBM175 machines or evaluating a mid-range IBM solution, the ZQ135 offers a mature, proven platform backed by a manufacturer with more than two decades of field experience in single-stage blow moulding technology.
The machine operates on a three-station rotary table principle — injection, blow, and eject — carried out in a single continuous cycle. Dry cycle time is as fast as 4 seconds, and the hydraulic dual system keeps operating power between 52–70% of total installed capacity, meaning running costs stay predictable even on multi-shift UK factory floors. Whether you are converting from an older Jomar IBM175 line or setting up a new injection blow molding cell from scratch, the ZQ135 integrates into standard utility supplies (0.7–1.2 MPa compressed air, 4 m³/h cooling water) without infrastructure modification.
Why UK Manufacturers Choose the ZQ135
Full European-Frame Architecture
Clamping force is 20–30% greater than comparable machines of the same class. The full European-style structure provides rigidity that reduces platen deflection and extends mould life significantly over a three-shift production schedule.
20–30% Lower Energy Consumption
The hydraulic double system is standard. The booster cylinder does not participate in opening or closing actions, which reduces unnecessary hydraulic load. Energy consumption is measurably lower than machines from other manufacturers in the same capacity range — a significant benefit given UK industrial energy tariffs.
High-Precision Angle Divider
The standard high-precision angle divider synchronises opening and closing with turret lifting in a single coordinated movement. This eliminates the timing offsets that cause neck-finish defects and flash on high-cavitation moulds — critical for pharmaceutical-grade production in the UK and EU markets.
Wide Bottle Range: 10 ml to 2,000 ml
The ZQ135 accommodates containers from 10 ml up to 2,000 ml capacity, with maximum bottle diameter of 120 mm and bottle height of 220 mm. Mould platen size of 1,300 x 500 mm supports up to 30 cavities at 10 ml — giving exceptional throughput on small-volume pharmaceutical or cosmetic formats.
Unique Pressurised Clamping Structure
The pressurised clamping design holds moulds under controlled force throughout the blow cycle, preventing micro-parting that causes flash and dimensional variation. The booster cylinder remains isolated from the open/close sequence, protecting both the hydraulic circuit and the mould from fatigue loading.
Compact Footprint vs Jomar IBM175
ZQ135 machine dimensions are 5.5 x 2 x 2.4 m — substantially more compact than the Jomar IBM175 at 4.22 x 2.67 x 3.58 m height-wise, fitting into standard UK factory buildings with 3 m or 4 m clear height without crane modifications or structural alterations.
Technical Specifications — ZQ135
Parameters are provided for reference. The manufacturer reserves the right to revise specifications with equipment improvements.
| System | Parameter | Unit | ZQ135 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection System | Screw Diameter | mm | 70 |
| Screw L/D | % | 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 | 1350 |
| Opening Stroke for Injection | mm | 140 | |
| Clamping Force for Blowing | kN | 200 | |
| Opening Stroke for Blowing | mm | 140 | |
| Lifting Height of Rotary Table | mm | 70 | |
| Mould | Max. Platen Size (L x W) | mm | 1300 x 500 |
| Mould Thickness | mm | 280 | |
| Max. Bottle Diameter | mm | 120 | |
| Max. Bottle Height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable Bottle Volume | ml | 1–2000 | |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 280 | |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 |
| Motor Power | kW | 37+37 | |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 4 | |
| Total Power | kW | 95 | |
| Operating Power Ratio | % | 52–70 | |
| Utilities | Compressed Air Pressure (min.) | 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 |
ZQ135 Max. Cavitation by Bottle Volume
For reference only.
| Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Cavities | 30 | 26 | 22 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 8 |
Machine Cross-Reference: ZQ135 vs Jomar IBM175 / SUMA 175iB / Uniloy UIB180
For selection reference only. Brand names are used to help engineers identify equivalent capacity specifications. We do not supply parts for or make any claim over third-party products.
Model Correspondence
| Ziqiang | Clamp (T) | Jomar | SUMA | Uniloy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ135 | 135T | IBM175 | 175iB | UIB180 |
Screw Diameter Comparison (mm)
| Ziqiang | Screw Dia. | Jomar | SUMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ135 | 70 | 70 | 65/76 |
Injection Weight Comparison (g)
| Ziqiang | Inj. Weight | Jomar | SUMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ135 | 650 | 450/550 | 580/770 |
Injection Clamping Force Comparison (kN)
| Ziqiang | Inj. Clamp | Jomar | SUMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ135 | 1350 | 1560 | 1600 |
Mould Size Comparison (mm)
| Ziqiang | Mould Size | Jomar | SUMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ135 | 1300×500 | 635×1372 | 1200×600 |
Machine Footprint Comparison (m)
| Ziqiang | Dimensions | Jomar | SUMA |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ135 | 5.5x2x2.4 | 4.22×2.67×3.58 | 6×2.6×2.7 |
Typical Products Produced on ZQ135
The ZQ135 injection blow molding machine handles a wide spectrum of container types: round pharmaceutical bottles, oval cosmetic flacons, cylindrical HDPE containers, and wide-mouth jars. All products are formed in a single, flash-free cycle with consistent neck-finish quality — ideal for UK pharmaceutical, personal care, and specialty chemical packaging lines.
How the ZQ135 IBM Process Works
Injection Station
Molten plastic resin is injected around a steel core pin inside a closed injection mould at 1,350 kN clamping force. The 70 mm screw delivers up to 650 g per shot, forming a precise preform with a finished neck thread in one action.
Blow Station
The rotary table indexes the preform — still on the core pin — into the blow mould. Compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa expands the preform against the blow cavity walls. The pressurised clamping structure holds 200 kN force throughout, preventing any parting-line movement.
Ejection Station
The finished container is stripped from the core pin at the third station by a 280 mm stripping stroke mechanism. No secondary trimming is required — the product exits the machine ready for filling or labelling. Dry cycle time as short as 4 seconds enables high output rates per shift.
All three stations operate simultaneously on every machine cycle, meaning injection, blowing, and ejection occur in parallel. This three-station overlap is what gives IBM technology its output efficiency advantage over two-step ISBM processes when producing smaller containers with complex neck geometries — and it is the core reason why UK pharmaceutical packagers continue to specify injection blow molding machines for amber round bottles, eye-drop containers, and oral liquid flacons where neck-thread accuracy is non-negotiable.
Auxiliary Equipment
A complete ZQ135 production cell typically includes a dehumidifying dryer, chiller unit, mould temperature controller, and conveyor discharge system. We supply turnkey cell configurations tailored to your materials — HDPE, PP, PET-G, or PVC — and your UK utility specifications. Ask our team about full cell pricing and lead times when requesting a quotation.
Customer Success: UK Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer
A documented project from our UK client portfolio, 2024.
Client
Midlands Pharma Packaging Ltd
Location
Coventry, West Midlands, UK
Industry
Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Packaging
Machine Supplied
2 x ZQ135 (18-cavity 60 ml PP)
The client had been operating two ageing Jomar IBM175 machines for over twelve years producing 60 ml PP amber pharmaceutical bottles for oral liquid medications supplied to NHS procurement channels. Both machines required increasingly frequent maintenance, and sourcing spare parts had become costly and slow. Following a technical review, the purchasing team contacted us seeking a direct replacement option that would not require new mould tooling investment.
We supplied two ZQ135 units with 18-cavity 60 ml blow moulds adapted to the client’s existing neck tooling dimensions. Commissioning was completed on-site in Coventry over five days. The machines ran at 22-cavity output equivalence on the ZQ135 platen versus the 18-cavity limit on the IBM175 due to the wider 1,300 x 500 mm platen — giving the client an immediate 22% output increase per machine without any additional floor space.
Energy monitoring over the first quarter post-installation showed a 26% reduction in power consumption per thousand bottles produced, directly attributable to the ZQ135 hydraulic dual system and the European-frame structure reducing idle losses. The client has since placed an order for a third ZQ135 unit to retire a third legacy IBM machine from a different brand.
“We were genuinely uncertain about moving away from Jomar, but the ZQ135 adapted to our existing tooling with minimal re-qualification work. The output increase was an unexpected bonus on top of the parts supply improvement.”
— Head of Production Engineering, Midlands Pharma Packaging Ltd, Coventry
“Our energy bills on that production line went down by roughly a quarter in the first three months. For a line running three shifts, that is a significant annual saving — and the machine cycle is noticeably smoother than what we replaced.”
— Plant Manager, Northern UK Cosmetics Packaging Group, Leeds
“The technical support team responded to commissioning questions in hours, not days. We had the line producing saleable output on day five. The documentation provided for CE compliance preparation was thorough and well-structured.”
— Operations Director, Scottish Personal Care Manufacturer, Edinburgh
Manufacturing Capability & Custom Configuration Service
Every ZQ135 injection blow molding machine leaving our facility is built to order. Our manufacturing base covers more than 40,000 m2 of covered production space equipped with CNC machining centres, large-bed grinding equipment, and a dedicated hydraulic assembly and testing hall. Every machine undergoes a full no-load and load run-off before shipping, with hydraulic circuit pressure testing, cycle-time logging, and mould-platen parallelism verification.
For UK and European clients, we offer a range of customisation options that go beyond standard catalogue specifications. Screw and barrel materials can be specified for abrasive-filled resins, flame-retardant compounds, or bio-based polymers. Barrel heating zones, control panel language, and electrical supply configuration (400V/50Hz for UK) are all adjusted at the build stage rather than retrofitted on-site. Clients requiring pharmaceutical-grade documentation can request full material traceability files for key structural components, and we support CE marking preparation with the relevant technical files upon request.
Custom configuration options available for UK buyers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
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