{"id":680,"date":"2026-07-03T09:56:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T09:56:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=680"},"modified":"2026-07-09T07:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T07:32:45","slug":"zq40-injection-blow-molding-machine-european","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/ja\/product\/zq40-injection-blow-molding-machine-european\/","title":{"rendered":"ZQ40 Injection-Blow Molding Machine (European)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI',Arial,sans-serif; color: #222; background: #f7f9fc; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 0; margin: 0;\">\n<p><!-- Hero Banner --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628 0%,#1a3a6b 60%,#0e5fa8 100%); padding: 32px 20px 28px 20px; box-sizing: border-box; position: relative; overflow: hidden;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; right: 0; width: 340px; height: 100%; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at right,rgba(14,95,168,0.18) 0%,transparent 70%); pointer-events: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: inline-block; background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a3a6b; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 14px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">One-Step IBM Series \u2014 European Standard<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(22px,4vw,38px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px 0; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.5px;\">EP-ZQ40 Injection Blow Moulding Machine<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: clamp(14px,2vw,18px); color: #b0c8e8; margin: 0 0 18px 0; max-width: 620px; line-height: 1.6;\">Full European-structure one-step IBM machine for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and beverage packaging \u2014 engineered for the UK and European markets.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 0;\"><span style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px;\">Max Cavitation: 9 (10 ml)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px;\">Capacity: 1\u20131500 ml<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px;\">Clamping Force: 400 KN<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10); color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22); border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px;\">Total Power: 20 KW<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px 20px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8eef6;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px 38px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14,95,168,0.28); transition: all 0.2s;\" href=\"mailto:sales@isbm-equipment.com\">\ud83d\udce7 Get a Quote \u2014 sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #888; font-size: 13px; margin: 10px 0 0 0;\">UK &amp; EU enquiries welcome \u00b7 Fast response within 24 hours<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8eef6;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 14px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">What Is the EP-ZQ40 Injection Blow Moulding Machine?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-681 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-ZQ40-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-European-1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"ISBM Machine\" width=\"181\" height=\"181\" \/>The EP-ZQ40 is a high-performance one-step injection blow moulding machine built entirely around full European structural standards. Designed specifically for manufacturers who demand precision, consistency, and lower energy costs, this machine integrates the injection, blowing, and stripping processes into a single seamless cycle. Unlike conventional two-step systems, the one-step injection blow moulding process eliminates the need for preform reheating, reducing both production time and material stress \u2014 making it ideally suited to pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic packaging, medical dropper containers, and food-grade vessels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0;\">The ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine delivers a mould capacity range from 1 ml to 1,500 ml with maximum cavitation of nine cavities at the 10 ml format. Its unique pressurised clamping structure means the booster cylinder stays entirely out of the mould-open and mould-close movement, cutting energy consumption by 10\u201320% compared with equivalent machines in the industry. For British and European plastics processors seeking a robust, low-maintenance IBM machine with CE-compatible engineering, the EP-ZQ40 stands as a compelling production solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Key Features Cards --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f0f5fb; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 20px 0; text-align: center;\">Core Engineering Advantages<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: 16px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\">\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14,95,168,0.07); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 22px;\">\u2699<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Full European-Style Structure<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0;\">The clamping force is 20\u201330% greater than comparable machines in the same performance class, providing superior mould integrity across extended production runs and high-cavitation formats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14,95,168,0.07); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 22px;\">\u26a1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Energy Savings of 10\u201320%<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0;\">The unique pressurised clamping structure removes the booster cylinder from the mould-open\/close cycle entirely. This architectural decision directly lowers hydraulic energy demand compared to industry peers, reducing utility costs across 24\/7 production environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14,95,168,0.07); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udcc8<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Servo-Driven Rotation System<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0;\">Standard servo motor rotation provides precise, repeatable indexing with minimal mechanical complexity. Operators benefit from straightforward maintenance routines, faster changeover times, and consistent positioning accuracy across multi-cavity moulds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14,95,168,0.07); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83c\udfed<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Wide Container Range<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0;\">From 1 ml dropper vials to 1,500 ml bottles, the ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine covers the full spectrum of small-format rigid container production. Maximum bottle diameter reaches 120 mm, with a bottle height up to 220 mm \u2014 handling the majority of primary packaging formats in pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14,95,168,0.07); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udd27<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Dual Screw Diameter Options<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0;\">With 40 mm and 45 mm screw diameters available and an injection weight range of 190\u2013260 g, the ZQ40 accommodates varied material and output requirements. The 22:1 L\/D ratio ensures thorough plasticisation, particularly important for HDPE, PP, and engineering-grade resins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(14,95,168,0.07); transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 22px;\">\ud83d\udee0<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">Fast Dry Cycle of 3.5 Seconds<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: #555; margin: 0;\">A dry cycle of 3.5 seconds reflects the ZQ40&#8217;s optimised hydraulic and mechanical motion sequencing. For high-output facilities running multi-shift operations, this speed advantage translates directly into greater annual container throughput and improved return on capital investment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Product Samples Image --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8eef6;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(16px,2.5vw,22px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 16px 0; text-align: center;\">Sample Output: Containers Produced by the ZQ40 IBM Machine<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10,22,40,0.10);\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-auxiliary-equipment-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"Sample bottles produced by EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Working Principle \/ Materials \/ Applications --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f0f5fb; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 20px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">How It Works, What It Processes &amp; Where It Applies<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14,95,168,0.10); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-auxiliary-equipment-2-1.jpg\" alt=\"EP IBM machine auxiliary equipment set 2\" \/><!-- Principle --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(14,95,168,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\u25ba One-Step IBM Operating Principle<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0;\">The EP-ZQ40 operates on the three-station one-step injection blow moulding principle. In station one, molten polymer is injection-moulded around a core pin to form a precise parison. The rotary table \u2014 driven by the servo system \u2014 indexes the parison to station two, where compressed air inflates it against the blow mould cavity walls to achieve final bottle geometry. Station three performs the stripping operation, ejecting the finished container while the injection station simultaneously begins the next parison. The entire cycle runs without intermediate reheating, preserving material homogeneity and eliminating surface contamination risks that are common in two-step ISBM processes. This makes the ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine particularly well suited to GMP pharmaceutical environments across the UK and European Union.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Materials --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; margin-bottom: 16px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(14,95,168,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\u25ba Compatible Resin Materials<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">The ZQ40 is compatible with a broad range of thermoplastic resins used in rigid container manufacturing. The 40\/45 mm dual-diameter screw configuration and 22:1 L\/D ratio allow stable processing of HDPE (high-density polyethylene), PP (polypropylene), LDPE, PET (polyethylene terephthalate), and PC (polycarbonate) grades. The three-plus-N barrel heating zones accommodate materials with varying thermal sensitivity, including medical-grade and food-contact resins commonly specified by UK manufacturers under BS EN and EU food packaging regulations.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;\"><span style=\"background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a3a6b; border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\">HDPE<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a3a6b; border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\">PP<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a3a6b; border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\">PET<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a3a6b; border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\">LDPE<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"background: #e8f0fe; color: #1a3a6b; border-radius: 6px; padding: 5px 14px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;\">PC<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Application Scenarios --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background: #fff; border-radius: 12px; padding: 22px 18px; border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(14,95,168,0.06);\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">\u25ba Industry Application Scenarios<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">The EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine serves a wide cross-section of UK and international industries where precision small-format containers are essential. Pharmaceutical companies producing oral liquid bottles, eye drop vials, and nasal spray containers rely on the cleanliness and dimensional accuracy inherent to one-step IBM. Cosmetic brands in London, Birmingham, and Manchester source bottles for lotions, serums, and fragrance bases. Food and beverage producers use the ZQ40 for sauce containers and beverage caps. Personal care and household chemical manufacturers equally benefit from the machine&#8217;s ability to produce HDPE containers with tight neck tolerances that interface reliably with dispensing pumps and child-resistant closures.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(150px,1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #f0f5fb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a3a6b;\">\ud83d\udc8a Pharmaceutical<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f5fb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a3a6b;\">\ud83c\udf39 Cosmetics<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f5fb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a3a6b;\">\ud83c\udf72 Food &amp; Beverage<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f5fb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a3a6b;\">\ud83c\udfe5 Personal Care<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f5fb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a3a6b;\">\u2695 Medical Devices<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f0f5fb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 12px; text-align: center; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a3a6b;\">\ud83e\udde0 Chemical<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Technical Specifications Table --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8eef6;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 6px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">Technical Specifications \u2014 EP-ZQ40<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888; margin: 0 0 18px 0; padding-left: 18px;\">Note: Parameters are for reference only. Due to ongoing equipment improvements, the company reserves the right to modify specifications.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 320px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(90deg,#1a3a6b,#0e5fa8); color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b; white-space: nowrap;\">Category<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">Item<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b; white-space: nowrap;\">Unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 12px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b; white-space: nowrap;\">ZQ40<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\" rowspan=\"6\">Injection System<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Screw Diameter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">40 \/ 45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Screw L\/D<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Injection Weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">g<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">190 \/ 260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Heating Power<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">KW<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Number of Barrel Zones<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">\u2014<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">3+N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Injection Stroke<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\" rowspan=\"5\">Clamping System<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Clamping Force of Injection<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">KN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Opening Stroke for Injection<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Clamping Force of Blowing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">KN<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Opening Stroke for Blowing<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Lifting Height of Rotary Table<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\" rowspan=\"6\">Mould<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Max. Platen Size (L x W)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">480 x 340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Mould Thickness<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Max. Bottle Diameter<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Bottle Height<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Suitable Bottle Volume<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">ml<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">1 \u2013 1500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Stripping Stroke<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">mm<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\" rowspan=\"4\">Hydraulic System<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Hydraulic Pressure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">MPa<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Motor Power<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">KW<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Dry Cycle<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">S<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Total Power<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">KW<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\" rowspan=\"6\">Other Parameters<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Operating Power<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">%<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">52 \u2013 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Min. Air Pressure (Compressed Air)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">MPa<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">0.7 \u2013 1.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Compressed Air Capacity<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">M3\/min<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Water Flow Rate<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">M3\/h<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Cooling Water Pressure<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">MPa<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">0.3 \u2013 0.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #e8f0fe;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Dimension (L x W x H)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">M<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background: #f7f9fc;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\"><\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Net Weight<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">Ton<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: 600; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">3.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Mould Cavitation Reference Table --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f0f5fb; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(16px,2.5vw,22px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 6px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">Mould Cavitation Reference \u2014 ZQ40<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #888; margin: 0 0 16px 0; padding-left: 18px;\">For reference only. Actual cavitation subject to mould design and container geometry.<\/p>\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%;\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px; min-width: 320px;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(90deg,#1a3a6b,#0e5fa8); color: #fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: left; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">Approx. Volume<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">10 ml<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">30 ml<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">60 ml<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">100 ml<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">250 ml<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">500 ml<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 11px 14px; text-align: center; font-weight: bold; border: 1px solid #1a3a6b;\">1000 ml<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"background: #fff; text-align: center;\">\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; border: 1px solid #dce8f8; text-align: left;\">Max. Cavitation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">9<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">8<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">6<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">4<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">3<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">2<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; color: #0e5fa8; border: 1px solid #dce8f8;\">1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Auxiliary Equipment --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8eef6;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,24px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 16px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">Auxiliary Equipment for Complete Production Lines<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\">A complete injection blow moulding production line requires precisely matched peripheral equipment to deliver consistent output quality. The EP-ZQ40 is fully compatible with our range of auxiliary systems including material dryers, auto-loaders, chiller units, compressed air dryers, and conveyor systems. Each auxiliary component is specified and supplied to align with the ZQ40&#8217;s throughput ratings and utility connection points, ensuring UK customers receive a production-ready installation.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr)); gap: 14px; width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14,95,168,0.10); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-auxiliary-equipment-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"EP IBM machine auxiliary equipment set 1\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Customer Success Case --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628 0%,#1a3a6b 100%); box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\">Customer Success Story<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #b0c8e8; font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\">A real-world deployment of the EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine<\/p>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"background: #0e5fa8; color: #fff; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 20px; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase;\">UK \u00b7 Pharmaceutical Packaging<\/div>\n<div style=\"color: #7ab8f0; font-size: 13px;\">Midlands, England \u2014 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-679 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-workshop-2-1.webp\" alt=\"workshop\" width=\"279\" height=\"209\" \/>Challenge: High Rejection Rate &amp; Contamination Risk in Oral Liquid Bottle Production<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #c8dcf0; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">A mid-sized pharmaceutical contract packager based in the East Midlands was operating two legacy two-step ISBM machines for their oral liquid bottle range (30\u2013100 ml HDPE). The reheating stage was producing inconsistent wall distribution on the 30 ml format, with a rejection rate approaching 4.8%. GMP auditors had flagged the intermediate preform storage area as a potential contamination point under their EU-GMP compliance review ahead of a key export programme to Germany and the Netherlands.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Solution: EP-ZQ40 One-Step IBM Machine \u2014 No Preform Reheating, No Intermediate Storage<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #c8dcf0; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">Following a technical review conducted in Q1 2024, the customer installed one EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine configured with a six-cavity 60 ml mould and a four-cavity 100 ml mould. The one-step process removed the reheating stage entirely, eliminating the contamination risk identified in the GMP audit. Wall distribution uniformity on the 30 ml format improved to within \u00b13% tolerance, and the overall rejection rate fell below 0.9% within the first three months of production. Energy monitoring showed a 17% reduction in electricity consumption per thousand bottles compared with the previous two-step line, partly attributable to the ZQ40&#8217;s pressurised clamping architecture.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(140px,1fr)); gap: 10px; margin-top: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"background: rgba(14,95,168,0.28); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #7ab8f0;\">0.9%<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #b0c8e8; margin-top: 4px;\">Rejection Rate (from 4.8%)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(14,95,168,0.28); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #7ab8f0;\">17%<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #b0c8e8; margin-top: 4px;\">Energy Saving per 1k Bottles<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(14,95,168,0.28); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #7ab8f0;\">GMP<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #b0c8e8; margin-top: 4px;\">Audit Passed \u2014 EU Export Ready<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(14,95,168,0.28); border-radius: 8px; padding: 14px; text-align: center;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #7ab8f0;\">+1<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #b0c8e8; margin-top: 4px;\">2nd ZQ40 Ordered in Q4 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Customer Reviews --><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\">What Our Customers Say<\/h3>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: 14px;\">\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 18px; transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"color: #f0c040; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #c8dcf0; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">&#8220;We have been running the ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine for pharmaceutical HDPE bottles since early 2024. The consistency across cavities is far better than our previous equipment, and the energy bills have come down noticeably. The technical support team responded to our setup queries within hours.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7ab8f0; font-weight: 600;\">\u2014 Production Manager, Contract Pharma Packager<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #6a8db0; font-weight: 400;\">East Midlands, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 18px; transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"color: #f0c040; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #c8dcf0; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">&#8220;We supply cosmetic bottles to luxury brands in London and Paris. The ZQ40 handles our 50 ml and 100 ml PP containers with exceptional neck finish quality. No flash, no seam lines at the parting surface. Our customers have noticed the improvement in premium appearance. We are very satisfied with this IBM machine.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7ab8f0; font-weight: 600;\">\u2014 Technical Director, Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturer<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #6a8db0; font-weight: 400;\">West Yorkshire, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); border-radius: 12px; padding: 20px 18px; transition: all 0.25s; cursor: default;\">\n<div style=\"color: #f0c040; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #c8dcf0; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\">&#8220;The machine arrived on schedule and the commissioning engineer was excellent. We are producing 250 ml HDPE sauce bottles at four cavities and the dry cycle time keeps our line running efficiently. Compared to the price quote we received from a European supplier, the EP-ZQ40 offered better value without compromising on build quality.&#8221;<\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #7ab8f0; font-weight: 600;\">\u2014 Plant Manager, Food &amp; Beverage Packaging<br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #6a8db0; font-weight: 400;\">Greater Manchester, United Kingdom<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Factory \/ Manufacturing Capability --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px; border-bottom: 2px solid #e8eef6;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 14px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">Manufacturing Facility &amp; Custom Machine Solutions<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\">Our state-of-the-art manufacturing campus spans over 20,000 square metres of dedicated production space, housing CNC machining centres, precision assembly lines, hydraulic test benches, and quality verification labs. Every EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine passes a rigorous pre-delivery inspection protocol covering dimensional checks, hydraulic pressure tests, electrical safety verification, and trial production runs before shipment to UK and European customers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.85; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\">Beyond standard machine supply, we provide comprehensive customisation services tailored to your specific container designs, resin specifications, and production targets. Custom mould design, non-standard platen configurations, upgraded control systems with English-language HMI interfaces, and specialised tooling for narrow-neck pharmaceutical formats are all within our engineering capability. Our in-house team works with UK customers from initial concept drawings through to validated production runs, making us a genuine manufacturing partner rather than a simple equipment supplier.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 18px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14,95,168,0.10); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-workshop-3-1.webp\" alt=\"EP injection blow moulding machine factory workshop\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(14,95,168,0.10); display: block;\" src=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/ep-Injection-Blow-Molding-Machine-workshop-1-1.webp\" alt=\"EP IBM machine production floor\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0e5fa8,#1a3a6b); color: #fff; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; padding: 14px 38px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14,95,168,0.28);\" href=\"mailto:sales@isbm-equipment.com\">Get a Quote \u2014 Customisation Available<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- Related Products --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #f0f5fb; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,24px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 16px 0; text-align: center;\">Related One-Step IBM Machines<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444; margin: 0 0 18px 0; text-align: center;\">If the ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine does not precisely match your output requirements, explore our extended range of European-standard one-step IBM machines below:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr)); gap: 16px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfed<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">BPET-94V3<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Three-station one-step injection blow moulding machine for small-format PET and HDPE containers. Ideal for pharmaceutical vials, dropper bottles, and cosmetic applications requiring high cavity output.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/ja\/product\/bpet-94v3\/\"><span style=\"color: #0e5fa8; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">View Product \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\ud83c\udfed<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 17px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 8px 0;\">BPET-125V4<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #555; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Four-station one-step injection blow moulding machine designed for higher-volume operations. Accommodates larger bottle formats and higher cavitation counts, suitable for food, beverage, and personal care production lines.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/isbm-equipment.com\/ja\/product\/bpet-125v4\/\"><span style=\"color: #0e5fa8; font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold;\">View Product \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ with Schema --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: #fff; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #1a3a6b; margin: 0 0 20px 0; border-left: 4px solid #0e5fa8; padding-left: 14px;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><!-- FAQ 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<summary style=\"background: #f0f5fb; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0e5fa8;\">+<\/span> What is the price of a ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine for a UK pharmaceutical bottle manufacturer?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\">The cost of the EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine varies based on configuration, mould specification, auxiliary equipment, and shipping terms to the UK. For a personalised quote that covers all of these factors, we recommend contacting our sales team directly at <a style=\"color: #0e5fa8; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"mailto:sales@isbm-equipment.com\">sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a>. We typically respond within one business day and can provide a detailed breakdown of machine price, mould tooling costs, shipping, and installation support for UK buyers.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<summary style=\"background: #f0f5fb; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0e5fa8;\">+<\/span> How does a one-step injection blow moulding machine differ from a two-step ISBM machine for cosmetic bottle production in the UK?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\">In a one-step injection blow moulding machine like the EP-ZQ40, the parison is formed and immediately blown into the final container in the same machine without any intermediate reheating step. This preserves material temperature uniformity, eliminates a contamination opportunity between processes, and reduces total energy consumption. A two-step ISBM process stores preforms, reheats them to blowing temperature, then blows \u2014 introducing variability and additional energy use. For UK cosmetic bottle producers who need consistent wall thickness, excellent neck finish, and contamination-free production, the one-step approach is generally preferred for small and mid-format containers.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ 3 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<summary style=\"background: #f0f5fb; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0e5fa8;\">+<\/span> Which plastic resins can the EP-ZQ40 IBM machine process for food-grade bottle manufacturing in the United Kingdom?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\">The EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine is compatible with HDPE, PP, LDPE, PET, and PC resins. For food-grade bottle production destined for the UK market, HDPE and PP are the most commonly specified materials. The 22:1 L\/D screw ratio and three-plus-N barrel heating zones ensure thorough plasticisation and thermal consistency, which is particularly important when processing food-contact or pharmaceutical-grade resins that must meet UK and EU regulatory specifications under current material and article regulations.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ 4 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<summary style=\"background: #f0f5fb; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0e5fa8;\">+<\/span> Where can I find a reliable injection blow moulding machine supplier that ships to the United Kingdom and provides after-sales technical support?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\">EP machinery exports injection blow moulding machines directly to the UK and other European markets. We provide comprehensive after-sales support including remote diagnostics, English-language operator manuals, spare parts supply with short lead times, and on-site commissioning assistance. Our sales team can be reached at <a style=\"color: #0e5fa8; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"mailto:sales@isbm-equipment.com\">sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a> for technical consultation and pricing. UK buyers can also request a machine demonstration video or a virtual factory walkthrough before committing to a purchase order.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ 5 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<summary style=\"background: #f0f5fb; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0e5fa8;\">+<\/span> How many cavities can the ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine run for 100 ml HDPE pharmaceutical bottles in a UK production environment?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\">For 100 ml containers, the EP-ZQ40 injection blow moulding machine supports a maximum of four cavities per cycle based on the reference mould cavitation data. With a dry cycle of 3.5 seconds, a four-cavity 100 ml configuration can achieve theoretical outputs well suited to mid-scale pharmaceutical production. Actual output depends on your specific HDPE grade, wall thickness design, and cooling circuit efficiency \u2014 all of which our engineering team can help you optimise during the mould design and machine commissioning phase.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- FAQ 6 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 1.5px solid #dce8f8; border-radius: 10px; margin-bottom: 12px; overflow: hidden;\">\n<details style=\"width: 100%;\">\n<summary style=\"background: #f0f5fb; padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; color: #1a3a6b; cursor: pointer; list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px; color: #0e5fa8;\">+<\/span> When is the right time for a UK plastics manufacturer to consider upgrading from a two-step ISBM to a one-step injection blow moulding machine like the EP-ZQ40?<\/summary>\n<div style=\"padding: 16px 18px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: #444;\">An upgrade to a one-step injection blow moulding machine is typically worth evaluating when your current process shows rejection rates above 2%, when GMP or food safety audits flag contamination risk in preform storage, when energy costs represent a significant share of your container production cost, or when you are introducing new container formats below 500 ml where one-step IBM offers inherent consistency advantages. Many UK manufacturers also make the switch when entering pharmaceutical or medical-grade bottle production where the absence of a reheating step is a compliance benefit rather than simply an economic one.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CTA Footer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 100%; min-width: 100%; background: linear-gradient(135deg,#0a1628,#1a3a6b); box-sizing: border-box; padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px,3vw,26px); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\">Ready to Discuss Your IBM Machine Requirements?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"color: #b0c8e8; font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 20px 0; max-width: 540px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; line-height: 1.7;\">Our engineering team works directly with UK and European buyers to select the right injection blow moulding machine, configure the correct mould specification, and arrange delivery and commissioning. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and price quote.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background: #fff; color: #1a3a6b; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; padding: 14px 40px; border-radius: 8px; text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);\" href=\"mailto:sales@isbm-equipment.com\">\ud83d\udce7 Contact Us \u2014 sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">edit by gzl<\/p>\n<p><!-- Speakable Schema (JSON-LD equivalent as hidden structured data) --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"0\">EP-<\/span><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"3\">ZQ40 one-step <\/span><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"17\">injection blow <\/span><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"32\">moulding machine \u2014 full <\/span><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"56\">European structure, 400 KN <\/span><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"83\">clamping, 1\u20131500 ml, <\/span><span class=\"_animating_6ta1u_10\" data-newtext-seq=\"104\">HDPE\/PP\/PET. 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