Deskripsi
Replacement of Uniloy UIB 120 Injection Blow Molding Machine – ZQ80
Mention of Uniloy and UIB 120 is solely to assist customers in identifying a compatible replacement option. We do not manufacture, distribute, or represent Uniloy Milacron LLC or its products.
The EP-ZQ80 injection blow molding machine is engineered for UK pharmaceutical, personal care, and food-grade packaging manufacturers who need a high-output, precision-controlled replacement for ageing Uniloy UIB 120 platforms. Built on a full European-style structural frame, the ZQ80 delivers clamping forces 20–30% greater than comparable machines in its class, while running at a total power draw of just 55 kW – making it one of the most energy-efficient choices available to British plastics processors today. Whether your production line handles 10 ml eye-drop vials or 1,000 ml shampoo bottles, this machine scales cavity counts and cycle times to meet the demands of regulated UK manufacturing environments without compromise.
Why UK Manufacturers Are Upgrading to the ZQ80
Across the United Kingdom, plastics converters in the pharmaceutical, personal care, and food packaging sectors face growing pressure to modernise ageing injection blow molding machine lines without disrupting output schedules. The ZQ80 offers a practically plug-and-play replacement path for facilities previously running Uniloy UIB 120 equipment. Its standardised mould platen dimensions of 800 x 400 mm provide wide compatibility with tooling already in service, and the machine’s 1–2,000 ml bottle capacity range covers the vast majority of containers produced in UK FMCG and healthcare manufacturing.
The full European-style frame construction – characterised by a unique pressurised clamping structure – removes the booster cylinder from the opening and closing sequence entirely. This means less mechanical stress on tooling during each cycle, which translates directly to extended mould service life and reduced maintenance downtime. The hydraulic double system running as standard further lowers energy consumption by 20–30% compared to single-circuit architectures common across older installed base machines, a particularly meaningful operational saving given rising UK energy costs since 2022.
A standard high-precision angle divider enables perfectly synchronised opening and closing, along with smooth rotary table lifting – a mechanical refinement that becomes critical at higher cavity counts where positional repeatability directly determines bottle wall uniformity and neck finish accuracy. UK pharmaceutical packaging lines operating under Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) guidelines particularly benefit from this level of cycle consistency, since every dimension on a primary container contributes to regulatory dossier submissions.
Sample containers produced on the EP-ZQ80 – 10 ml to 1,000 ml range
Technical Specifications – EP-ZQ80
| System | Parameter | Unit | ZQ80 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection System | Screw Diameter | mm | 55 |
| Screw L/D | % | 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 |
| Mould Thickness | mm | 280 | |
| Max. Bottle Diameter | mm | 120 | |
| Max. Bottle Height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable Bottle Volume | ml | 1–2,000 | |
| 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 | |
| Utilities | 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 | |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | m | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2.0 | |
| Weight | Net Weight | Ton | 10 |
Parameters are provided for reference only. The manufacturer reserves the right to modify specifications in line with ongoing product improvement.
Mould Cavitation Reference – ZQ80
| Approx. Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1,000 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max. Cavitation | 20 | 18 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 5–6 | 3–4 |
ZQ80 vs. Uniloy UIB 120 – Direct Parameter Comparison
This comparison is provided solely to help existing Uniloy users identify a technically compatible replacement machine. Uniloy and UIB 120 are registered trademarks of Uniloy Milacron LLC. We do not distribute or service Uniloy equipment.
| Parameter | ZQ80 (Ever-Power) | UIB 120 (Uniloy*) |
|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force | 800 kN (80T) | Approx. 800–1,200 kN |
| Screw Diameter | 55 mm | 55–65 mm |
| Injection Weight | 466 g | 300–500 g |
| Mould Size (Platen) | 800 x 400 mm | 700 x 400 mm |
| Machine Dimensions | 4.5 x 1.6 x 2.0 m | Varies by configuration |
| Net Weight | 10 Ton | — |
*Uniloy and UIB 120 are trademarks of Uniloy Milacron LLC. Uniloy specifications shown are approximate values drawn from publicly available catalogue data for comparison purposes only.
Auxiliary Equipment – Complete Production Line
The ZQ80 injection blow molding machine integrates seamlessly with a full suite of peripheral equipment to form a complete, turnkey production line. Standard auxiliary configurations supplied for UK and European customers include a gravimetric blending and dosing system, a central dehumidifying dryer, a high-efficiency chiller matched to the 4 m³/h water demand, and an auto-loader feeding the main hopper. Optional downstream integration covers leak detection systems, checkweighers, and vision inspection units – all of which can be specified and commissioned as part of the standard delivery package.
How the One-Step Injection Blow Moulding Process Works
The one-step process is particularly valued by UK pharmaceutical packaging operations because it produces containers with a molecularly integrated neck finish – there is no weld or parting line at the critical sealing surface. This is a meaningful regulatory advantage when containers must pass USP or British Pharmacopoeia closure integrity requirements. The ZQ80 processes HDPE, PP, PET, and PVC resins, covering virtually every thermoplastic container specification in the UK personal care and healthcare supply chain.
Seven Reasons UK Buyers Choose the ZQ80
The ZQ80 platform also addresses tooling and parameter overlap with other established injection blow molding machine brands. If you are transitioning from a SUMA or Bloma installation, the following pages provide detailed model-level compatibility data and changeover guidance.
Customer Success: West Midlands Pharmaceutical Packaging Facility
A mid-sized pharmaceutical primary packaging contractor based in the West Midlands approached us in Q3 2024 following the decision to retire two ageing injection blow molding machines that had been in service for over a decade. Their production floor ran 30 ml and 60 ml HDPE tablet containers for contract pharmaceutical customers, requiring consistent neck finish dimensions and documented process repeatability for inclusion in client product dossiers.
After reviewing the ZQ80 technical specification, the customer identified compatibility between our 800 x 400 mm platen and their existing tooling, which reduced projected transition costs by approximately 35% compared to a full tooling replacement programme. Installation and commissioning was completed in 12 days, with the machine reaching target output of 14 cavities on a 60 ml container within the first week of production running.
Within four months of full production, the facility reported energy costs per 1,000 containers reduced by 22% versus the replaced equipment, and unplanned downtime attributable to injection system issues fell to near zero. The facility subsequently placed an order for a second ZQ80 unit to cover growing contract demand from their healthcare clients.
We transitioned two production lines from legacy equipment to the ZQ80 and the neck finish consistency has been measurably better. Our quality team cleared the first batch submissions without any dimensional non-conformances – that was a genuine first for us on a machine changeover.
We run HDPE shampoo and conditioner bottles in six cavity sizes on the same machine across the week. The changeover time between 100 ml and 500 ml production runs is under two hours now, which is a significant improvement and allows us to schedule shorter, more flexible production batches for our retail customers.
The support from the technical team during commissioning was impressive. Engineers were available remotely throughout the first two weeks of production and guided our operators through parameter optimisation for our PP resin. Machine has been running without incident for eight months now.
Manufacturing Facility & Custom Engineering Capability
Our manufacturing base spans a purpose-built facility housing the complete production and assembly chain for the ZQ80 and associated injection blow molding machine models. From precision-machined injection units and hydraulic manifold assemblies through to final machine run-off and operator training, every stage is carried out in-house by our engineering team. This vertical integration gives us full control over dimensional quality, machine-to-machine consistency, and delivery lead times – factors that matter considerably to UK production planners working against tight capital expenditure approval timelines.
Custom engineering is a core part of what we provide to the UK market. Rather than supplying off-the-shelf configurations only, our applications team works with UK buyers to define the exact mould platen layout, cavity count, barrel zone configuration, and auxiliary package that matches their specific container range and output targets. UK pharmaceutical customers can request CE and UKCA documentation packages as part of the standard delivery scope. Customers in the food-grade sector can specify machines built and documented to meet relevant UK Food Safety Management requirements for equipment in contact with indirect food-contact manufacturing environments.
Our UK-facing sales engineering team provides detailed technical proposals, including mould compatibility assessments, energy saving calculations, and delivery lead-time estimates, at no charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Uniloy and UIB 120 are registered trademarks of Uniloy Milacron LLC. SUMA and Bloma are trademarks of their respective owners. All brand names referenced on this page are used solely for the purpose of identifying compatible replacement equipment and indicating machine interchange information for customers conducting equipment selection. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or distributors for Uniloy Milacron LLC, SUMA, or Bloma. We manufacture and supply the EP-ZQ80 injection blow molding machine independently.
edit by gzl
