Beschreibung
Replacement of Bloma IBM85S Injection Blow Molding Machine – ZQ80
Full European-Structure | 800 KN Injection Clamping Force | 466 g Shot Weight | UK & Global B2B Supply
Model reference is provided solely to assist customers in equipment selection. ZQ80 is manufactured and supplied by EP Machinery and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or a product of Bloma, Jomar, SUMA, or any other referenced brand.
What Is the ZQ80 Injection Blow Molding Machine?
The ZQ80 injection blow molding machine is a high-performance, full European-structure IBM system engineered by EP Machinery, specifically designed for manufacturers in the UK and across Europe who are currently operating — or planning to replace — Bloma IBM85S units. With an injection clamping force of 800 KN and a maximum shot weight of 466 g, the ZQ80 injection blow molding machine delivers measurably stronger output and wider mold compatibility than most comparable machines in its tonnage class. Its three-station rotary table configuration enables simultaneous injection, blowing, and stripping, keeping cycle times tight and output rates consistently high across shifts.
UK pharmaceutical, personal care, food and beverage, and household chemical manufacturers have increasingly sought cost-effective alternatives to legacy equipment platforms. The ZQ80 answers that demand directly: it runs the same mold footprint categories as the Bloma IBM85S and similar machines, yet offers a substantially enlarged max platen size of 800 x 400 mm versus the Bloma IBM85’s 620 x 430 mm, opening significantly more flexibility for bottle diameter and cavity count. This page provides detailed technical data, comparison tables, customer references, and full FAQs to support your procurement decision.
Core Engineering Advantages of the ZQ80
Full European-Structure Frame
The ZQ80 adopts a full European-style mechanical architecture. The injection clamping force is 20–30% greater than the industry average for machines of the same class, translating to better mold sealing, reduced flash, and longer tooling life in high-cavity production runs.
High-Precision Angle Divider
A standard high-precision angle divider synchronises the opening and closing sequence with the turret lifting, reducing positioning error and enabling reliable high-speed cycles down to 4 seconds dry cycle time, which is critical for UK contract moulding environments.
Energy-Saving Hydraulic Dual System
The unique pressurised clamping structure incorporates a booster cylinder that does not participate in the opening and closing motion. Combined with the hydraulic double system as standard, overall energy consumption is 20–30% lower than comparable tonnage machines in the same sector, helping UK manufacturers meet energy efficiency targets.
Wider Shot Weight at 466 g
The ZQ80’s 466 g injection weight outperforms the Bloma IBM85’s rated 310–280 g range by a substantial margin, giving production planners considerably more flexibility when moving between lightweight personal care bottles and heavier pharmaceutical or chemical containers in the same production window.
Larger Mold Platen: 800 x 400 mm
The ZQ80 accommodates a maximum platen size of 800 x 400 mm, which is one of the largest in its tonnage category. This allows toolmakers to engineer higher cavity counts and larger bottle diameters without needing to step up to a larger machine, reducing capital expenditure for UK buyers planning capacity expansions.
Customisation & Tooling Support
EP Machinery’s engineering team provides full mold design review, custom tooling co-ordination, and equipment adaptation for bottles ranging from 1 ml to 2,000 ml. UK-based pharmaceutical and FMCG customers can request bespoke cavity configurations, screw geometry adjustments, and PLC control customisation to match existing line layouts.
Bottle & Container Samples Produced on ZQ80
The ZQ80 injection blow molding machine handles a wide variety of container profiles across pharmaceutical, personal care, food, and household chemical sectors. Below is a representative sample of bottle types produced on this platform, illustrating the range of geometries and neck finishes achievable within the machine’s mold envelope.
Technical Specifications — ZQ80 Injection Blow Molding Machine
The following table lists the complete factory-rated parameters for the ZQ80. All figures are for reference and may be subject to adjustment during ongoing engineering improvements.
| Category | Parameter | Unit | ZQ80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection System | Screw Diameter | mm | 55 |
| Screw L/D Ratio | % | 22:1 | |
| Injection Weight | g | 466 | |
| Heating Power | KW | 18 | |
| Number of Barrel Zones | — | 4+N | |
| Injection Stroke | mm | 180 | |
| Clamping System | Clamping Force (Injection) | KN | 800 |
| Opening Stroke (Injection) | mm | 140 | |
| Clamping Force (Blowing) | KN | 120 | |
| Opening Stroke (Blowing) | mm | 140 | |
| Lifting Height of Rotary Table | mm | 70 | |
| Mould | 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 | 1–2000 | |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 230 | |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 |
| Motor Power | KW | 18.5 + 18.5 | |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 4 | |
| Total Power / Operating Power | KW / % | 55 / 52–70 | |
| Other Parameters | Min. Compressed Air Pressure | MPa | 0.7–1.2 |
| Compressed Air Capacity | M³/min | 0.7 | |
| Water Flow Rate | M³/h | 4 | |
| Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.3–0.4 | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | M | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2 | |
| Net Weight | Ton | 10 |
Note: Parameters are for reference only. Due to continuous product improvement, the company reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice.
Mold Cavitation vs. Bottle Volume (For Reference)
| Approx. Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Cavitation | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5–6 | 3–4 |
How ZQ80 Compares: Key Metrics Against Other IBM Platforms
Brand names below are referenced only to assist customers in matching machine specifications. EP Machinery is not affiliated with any of the listed brands, and the ZQ80 is an independently engineered product.
Injection Weight Comparison (g)
| Model | ZQ80 (EP) | IBM85S (Bloma ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection Weight (g) | 466 | 310 / 280 |
Injection Clamping Force Comparison (KN)
| Model | ZQ80 (EP) | IBM85S (Bloma ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force (KN) | 800 | 700 |
Mold Platen Size Comparison (mm)
| Model | ZQ80 (EP) | IBM85S (Bloma ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Platen (mm) | 800 x 400 | 620 x 430 |
Machine Footprint Comparison (M)
| Model | ZQ80 (EP) | IBM85S (Bloma ref.) |
|---|---|---|
| Footprint (L x W x H, M) | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2 | 620 x 430 x 2.55 |
IBM Correspondence Table — Cross-Reference Guide
| EP (Ziqiang) | Clamping Force | Bloma Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| ZQ40 | 40T | IBM45 |
| ZQ60 | 60T | IBM50 |
| ZQ80 | 80T | IBM85 |
The cross-reference above is intended solely to help customers identify a functional equivalent. EP Machinery holds no commercial relationship with any referenced brand.
How the Injection Blow Molding Process Works on the ZQ80
Injection Stage
Molten polymer is injected around a core rod to form a preform within the injection mould. The 55 mm screw with a 22:1 L/D ratio ensures uniform melt homogeneity and consistent shot weight at 466 g per cycle.
Transfer & Blowing Stage
The rotary table indexes the core rod with the preform into the blow mould station, where compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa expands the preform against the cavity wall to achieve the final bottle geometry with tight dimensional tolerances.
Stripping Stage
At the third station, finished bottles are mechanically stripped from the core rod over a 230 mm stripping stroke. Bottles exit at ambient temperature, ready for immediate downstream labelling or filling operations with no additional conditioning required.
Typical Application Sectors in the UK & Europe
Pharmaceuticals
Dropper bottles, nasal sprays, tablet containers
Personal Care
Shampoo, lotion, deodorant roll-on bottles
Food & Beverage
Sauce bottles, condiment jars, juice containers
Household Chemicals
Detergent, cleaning agent, lubricant bottles
Nutraceuticals
Supplement jars, vitamin containers, eye drops
Auxiliary Equipment & Production Line Integration
The ZQ80 injection blow molding machine is designed to integrate smoothly with a range of downstream and upstream auxiliary equipment, forming a complete production line for continuous bottle manufacturing. EP Machinery can supply a fully matched auxiliary package including temperature-controlled mould cooling units, material drying and dehumidifying systems, robotic bottle take-out arms, conveyors, and compressed air dryers. This is particularly important for UK pharmaceutical manufacturers operating under GMP conditions, where validated process environments and contamination control are non-negotiable requirements.
Our Manufacturing Facility & Custom Engineering Capability
EP Machinery operates a dedicated injection blow molding machine production base equipped with precision CNC machining centres, hydraulic system assembly lines, and a full quality inspection laboratory. Every ZQ80 unit undergoes a factory acceptance test prior to dispatch, covering hydraulic pressure integrity, clamping force verification, dry cycle timing, and PLC control system validation. The facility is ISO-certified and has supplied machines to customers across the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and the wider European Union.
A distinguishing strength of our operation is the depth of customisation available to B2B buyers. Whether you need a non-standard screw geometry for a speciality polymer, a bespoke mold platen adapter to reuse existing tooling from a Bloma IBM85S, a modified PLC interface compatible with your SCADA system, or a CE-compliant electrical panel configured for UK 400V three-phase supply, our engineering team handles the specification process directly with your technical staff. Lead time for standard configurations is typically 60–90 days from order confirmation, with custom builds quoted individually.
Customer Success: Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer, West Midlands, UK
Background: A contract packaging company based in Wolverhampton, UK, operating two ageing Bloma IBM85S machines for HDPE dropper bottle production. Both units were approaching end-of-service-life, with spare parts becoming increasingly difficult to source and cycle times degrading due to hydraulic system wear.
Challenge: The customer needed a direct replacement that could accept existing tooling with minimal modification, maintain production rates of 12-cavity 30 ml dropper bottles across three shifts, and comply with current CE machine directive requirements for the UK market. Budget constraints ruled out European OEM pricing for equivalent equipment.
Solution: EP Machinery supplied two ZQ80 injection blow molding machines with customised mold platen adapters to accept the customer’s existing Bloma-footprint tooling, a modified screw cooling profile optimised for HDPE, and full CE electrical documentation. The machines were installed and commissioned over a two-week period with EP Machinery’s on-site engineer support.
Result: Output per shift increased by approximately 22% compared to the retired equipment, attributable to the ZQ80’s 4-second dry cycle and more consistent clamping force. Energy monitoring showed a 25% reduction in power consumption per 1,000 bottles produced. The customer placed a follow-on order for a third unit within eight months.
What Our Customers Say
“We were sceptical about the shot weight figures until the machine arrived. Running our standard HDPE compound, we consistently hit 460–465 g per cycle. The mold adapter service saved us weeks of tooling modification time. Genuinely impressed with the pre-sales and installation support.”
— Production Manager, Pharmaceutical Packaging, West Midlands, UK
“We produce 250 ml HDPE lotion bottles for a major UK retailer. The ZQ80 replaced our older machine and brought cycle time down noticeably. Eight-cavity production is smooth, bottle wall consistency is excellent, and the energy bill has come down. The team was responsive throughout the whole process.”
— Operations Director, Personal Care Contract Moulder, Greater Manchester, UK
“Price was a major factor for us. We compared options across Europe and the ZQ80 from EP Machinery offered a significantly better value proposition for the specification. The clamping force of 800 KN on a machine this footprint is something we had not found elsewhere at a comparable price point.”
— Technical Buyer, Household Chemical Packaging, Yorkshire, UK
Related Injection Blow Molding Machines
If the ZQ80 does not precisely match your production volume or bottle size requirements, EP Machinery offers a wider range of injection blow molding machines. The two models below are frequently specified alongside the ZQ80 for UK manufacturers building multi-line facilities or requiring higher-output configurations.
HGYS200-V4
A higher-tonnage injection blow molding machine suited to larger containers and demanding throughput targets. Suitable for manufacturers scaling up from ZQ80-class equipment.
HGYS200-V4-B
An enhanced variant of the V4 series with additional configuration options for speciality polymers and multi-layer applications. Ideal for personal care and pharmaceutical lines with stringent material requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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