Description
⚠ Disclaimer: SUMA is a registered trademark of its respective owner. The SUMA 135iB model name is referenced solely to assist customers in identifying compatible replacement equipment. EP-ZQ machinery is an independently designed and manufactured product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced by SUMA.
Replacement of SUMA 135iB Injection Blow Molding Machine – ZQ110
The EP-ZQ110 is a high-performance injection blow molding machine engineered as a direct functional replacement for the SUMA 135iB, designed to meet the growing demands of UK pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and personal care packaging manufacturers. Built on a full European-style structural frame, the ZQ110 delivers a clamping force 20%–30% greater than comparable machines in its class, while its intelligent hydraulic double system and precision angle divider drive down energy consumption by 20%–30% versus legacy equipment. Whether you are upgrading an existing line or equipping a new facility, the ZQ110 offers seamless production continuity with substantially improved output quality, cycle times, and long-term running costs.
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Technical Specifications – ZQ110
Note: All parameters are for reference only. The manufacturer reserves the right to modify specifications as part of continuous product improvement.
Mold Cavity Reference – ZQ110
How the ZQ110 Compares: Key Performance Metrics
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Core Engineering Advantages of the ZQ110
Full European-Style Structure
The ZQ110 adopts a full European-style structural design that delivers a clamping force 20%–30% greater than comparable machines in the same tonnage category. This translates directly to tighter part tolerances and reduced flash on your finished bottles or containers.
Energy Savings of 20%–30%
The unique pressurised clamping structure employs a booster cylinder that operates independently from the opening and closing cycle. Combined with the standard hydraulic double system, actual energy consumption runs 20%–30% below industry norms — a meaningful saving across multi-shift UK production environments.
High-Precision Angle Divider
A standard high-precision angle divider synchronises the opening and closing mode with turret lifting in a single smooth motion. This eliminates mechanical lag and reduces positional error, which is especially critical in high-cavitation pharmaceutical applications where neck-finish consistency is non-negotiable.
Compact Footprint, Large Output
At just 5 x 1.8 x 2.2 m, the ZQ110 occupies substantially less floor space than its SUMA 135iB counterpart (5 x 2.4 x 2.7 m), freeing valuable production area. Yet it supports up to 24 cavities at 10 ml and 6 cavities at 1,000 ml — versatility that few machines at this price point can match.
Auxiliary Equipment & Peripheral Systems
A complete injection blow molding line goes well beyond the core machine. The ZQ110 is designed to integrate with a full range of peripheral equipment including material drying and dehumidifying systems, temperature controllers, chiller units, conveyor take-off systems, and automated leak detection. Our applications engineering team in the UK works with customers to specify the right auxiliary configuration for each production environment, whether that is a single-shift cosmetics line or a 24/7 pharmaceutical packaging operation.
Sample Products Produced by the ZQ110
The ZQ110 handles a remarkably broad range of container formats, from narrow-neck pharmaceutical vials and eye-drop bottles to wide-mouth cosmetics jars and household product containers. All output exhibits the surface clarity and wall uniformity that UK-based brand owners and contract manufacturers have come to require for shelf-ready packaging.
How the Injection Blow Molding Process Works
Injection blow molding is a three-station process that combines the dimensional accuracy of injection moulding with the thin-wall efficiency of blow moulding. In Station 1, a precise amount of molten resin is injected around a steel core rod to form a parison with a finished neck. The rotary table then indexes 120 degrees to Station 2, where the parison is blow-expanded into the final container shape inside a temperature-controlled cavity. At Station 3, the finished part is stripped from the core rod and ejected onto a conveyor or collection system. The ZQ110 executes this sequence in a 4-second dry cycle, and the precision angle divider guarantees sub-millimetre repeatability between every index rotation throughout a full production shift.
Industries Served Across the United Kingdom
UK manufacturers spanning multiple sectors have adopted injection blow molding machines of the ZQ110 class to meet demanding production targets. In pharmaceutical packaging — one of the UK’s largest packaging sub-sectors — the machine is used to produce eye drops, oral liquid, and nasal spray bottles in HDPE and PP, where neck-thread consistency and particulate cleanliness are critical. Personal care and cosmetics brands use it for shampoo, lotion, and serum bottles in transparent PET and PETG. Healthcare and diagnostics companies rely on it for reagent vials and sample containers. Food-grade versions of the ZQ110 are also used by UK contract manufacturers producing single-serve condiment and nutraceutical containers from food-safe PP and HDPE resins.
🎼 Cosmetics & Personal Care
🍽 Food & Nutraceuticals
🧪 Diagnostics & Lab
💈 Household Products
Customer Success Story
Pharmaceutical Contract Packaging / 2024 Installation
Meridian Packaging Solutions Ltd, a contract manufacturer supplying NHS-approved pharmaceutical packaging from their West Midlands facility, needed to replace two ageing IBM machines at end of service life. After evaluating several options, they commissioned two ZQ110 units to replace their legacy 135-class machines. The ZQ110 line now runs 18 hours a day producing 60 ml and 100 ml HDPE pharmaceutical bottles with a consistent neck-thread specification. Cycle times reduced by approximately 12% compared to the replaced equipment, and energy consumption per thousand units dropped by an estimated 24% in the first full quarter of operation. A third ZQ110 has since been ordered to support a capacity expansion into oral liquid packaging.
What Our Customers Say
“We switched from our old 135-class machine to the ZQ110 and the difference in energy bills alone has made the investment worthwhile. The neck finish on our pharmaceutical vials is the best we have ever achieved at this throughput level.”
— Production Manager, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Greater Manchester
“The compact footprint of the ZQ110 freed up significant floor space in our Yorkshire facility. Installation and commissioning were straightforward, and the technical support team was responsive throughout the setup phase.”
— Operations Director, Cosmetics Contract Manufacturer, Yorkshire
“We produce BPA-free bottles for a major UK health food retailer and the ZQ110 delivers the wall uniformity and clarity we need. The machine has been running continuously for nine months without any unplanned downtime.”
— Technical Director, Nutraceutical Packaging, Bristol
Our Manufacturing Facility & Custom Engineering Capability
Our production base spans over 20,000 m² and houses a full in-house design and tooling capability from concept through to production-ready machine. Every ZQ110 is manufactured under strict process controls with full dimensional inspection of critical mould-contact surfaces and hydraulic components. Beyond the standard specification, our engineering team offers an extensive range of customisation options tailored to specific UK and European packaging requirements. This includes non-standard platen configurations, extended cavity counts, custom mould adaptation for legacy SUMA 135iB tooling, specialist barrel materials for engineering resins, PLC integration with existing factory management systems, and CE-marked electrical panels compliant with UK PSSR and MHSAW regulations.
For UK-based buyers with existing SUMA 135iB moulds, we provide a mould compatibility review service at no charge — simply send us your current mould drawings or core rod specifications and our engineers will advise on any adapter requirements before you commit to a purchase order.
Ready to discuss your specific project requirements? Our team is available to provide technical consultations, quotations, and mould compatibility assessments for UK and European customers.
Related Injection Blow Molding Machines
If your current production line operates with an 85-class machine, the EP-ZQ80 is designed to offer equivalent functionality at that tonnage range. Two specific variants are available depending on your existing platform:
🔧 ZQ80 — Bloma IBM85S Replacement
A direct functional replacement for the Bloma IBM85S, the ZQ80 delivers comparable throughput with updated hydraulics and European-style clamping.
Replacement of Bloma IBM85S Injection Blow Molding Machine – ZQ80 →
🔧 ZQ80 — SUMA 85ib Replacement
Purpose-matched to the SUMA 85ib screw diameter and injection weight parameters, enabling straightforward line upgrades for existing SUMA operators.
Replacement of SUMA 85ib Injection Blow Molding Machine – ZQ80 →
Frequently Asked Questions
Request a Quote for the ZQ110 — UK Pharmaceutical & Packaging Manufacturers Welcome
Whether you are replacing a SUMA 135iB, evaluating your first injection blow molding machine, or planning a multi-line expansion, our team is ready to help with technical specifications, pricing, and mould compatibility reviews.
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