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Injection Blow Molding Machine<\/p>\n

Replacement of SUMA 40iB Injection Blow Molding Machine \u2013 ZQ40<\/h2>\n

Brand references are provided solely to assist in equipment selection and compatibility comparison. We do not manufacture, sell, or represent SUMA or any referenced brand products.<\/p>\n

Engineered for UK pharmaceutical, personal care, and precision packaging producers who demand seamless mold interchangeability, lower energy draw, and full-cavity consistency \u2014 without the lead times or price premium of legacy European OEM routes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\"ISBMThe ZQ40 injection blow molding machine is designed as a direct functional replacement for the SUMA 40iB class of equipment. Manufactured by Ziqiang Machinery \u2014 a specialist with over 18 years concentrated in one-step IBM technology \u2014 the ZQ40 adopts a full European-style three-station rotary structure, servo-driven clamping, and a pressurised locking mechanism that keeps the booster cylinder entirely out of the open\/close cycle. The result is an injection blow molding machine that delivers a 400 KN injection clamping force (versus 386 KN on the SUMA 40iB reference), a dual screw diameter option of 40\/45 mm, and a maximum injection weight of 190\/260 g \u2014 metrics that sit above comparable legacy models from SUMA, Jomar, and Bloma in each respective category. For UK converters running HDPE, PP, or PET formulations in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or food-grade bottles between 1 ml and 1,500 ml, the ZQ40 offers a technically credible, cost-efficient path that avoids long OEM delivery queues.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why UK Manufacturers Choose the ZQ40<\/h2>\n
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Superior Clamping Force<\/strong><\/p>\n

At 400 KN injection clamping, the ZQ40 exceeds SUMA 40iB (386 KN), Jomar IBM40 (340 KN), and Bloma IBM45 (350 KN). Greater clamping rigidity means tighter parting lines, reduced flash, and consistent wall thickness across every cavity \u2014 critical for pharmaceutical bottle producers meeting UK GMP requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10\u201320% Lower Energy Consumption<\/strong><\/p>\n

The unique pressurised clamping structure removes the booster cylinder from the mold-open and mold-close sequence entirely. This structural innovation, combined with standard servo rotation, reduces energy consumption by 10\u201320% versus industry-standard IBM machines at equivalent tonnage \u2014 a meaningful saving across three-shift UK production environments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wider Mold Platen: 480 x 340 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ZQ40 max platen size of 480 x 340 mm provides more usable mold space than the SUMA 40iB (470 x 350 mm), Jomar IBM40 (394 x 508 mm in portrait), and Bloma IBM45 (450 x 390 mm). Wider platens translate directly to higher cavity counts for small-volume bottles, maximising output per cycle on high-volume personal care lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Larger Injection Weight: 190\/260 g<\/strong><\/p>\n

With dual injection weight options of 190 g and 260 g, the ZQ40 outperforms SUMA 40iB (169 g), Jomar IBM40 (180 g), and Bloma IBM45 (180 g). This expanded shot capacity allows the machine to handle larger bottle preform geometries without material starvation, supporting consistent mold fill on wide-mouth jars and multi-cavity cosmetic containers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Up to 9 Cavities at 10 ml<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ZQ40 supports up to 9 cavities for 10 ml containers, 8 at 30 ml, 6 at 60 ml, 4 at 100 ml, 3 at 250 ml, 2 at 500 ml, and 1 at 1,000 ml. This cavity scaling makes the machine particularly well-suited for UK pharmaceutical and cosmetic producers who run several SKUs across multiple volume tiers on a single platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Full European-Style Build Quality<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ziqiang designs the ZQ40 to full European structural standards. The clamping force is 20\u201330% greater than the industry average at this tonnage class. Combined with hardened platens, precision ball-screw servo drives, and a PLC control system with multi-language HMI, the ZQ40 meets the operational expectations of UK plant engineers accustomed to European-specification machinery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sample Outputs: Bottles Produced on ZQ40<\/h2>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2014 ZQ40<\/h2>\n

Note: all parameters are for reference only. Ziqiang reserves the right to modify specifications due to equipment improvements.<\/p>\n

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Injection System<\/td>\nScrew Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n40 \/ 45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw L\/D<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight<\/td>\ng<\/td>\n190 \/ 260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Barrel Zones<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n3 + N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping System<\/td>\nInjection Clamping Force<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke for Injection<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blow Clamping Force<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke for Blowing<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lifting Height of Rotary Table<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould<\/td>\nMax. Platen Size (L x W)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n480 x 340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould Thickness<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Bottle Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Bottle Height<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Suitable Bottle Volume<\/td>\nml<\/td>\n1 \u2013 1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stripping Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic System<\/td>\nHydraulic Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Cycle Time<\/td>\nS<\/td>\n3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Power Ratio<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n52 \u2013 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Other Parameters<\/td>\nMin. Air Pressure (Compressed Air)<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0.7 \u2013 1.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compressed Air Capacity<\/td>\nM3\/min<\/td>\n0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling Water Flow<\/td>\nM3\/h<\/td>\n3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling Water Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0.3 \u2013 0.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Dimensions (L x W x H)<\/td>\nM<\/td>\n3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Weight<\/td>\nTon<\/td>\n3.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ40 vs SUMA 40iB \u2014 Key Parameter Comparison<\/h2>\n

Brand model names (SUMA, Jomar, Bloma) are referenced only to help buyers with equipment selection and mold compatibility planning. We do not sell or represent these brands.<\/p>\n

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Specification<\/th>\nZQ40<\/th>\nJomar IBM40<\/th>\nSUMA 40iB<\/th>\nBloma IBM45<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Injection Clamping Force (KN)<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n340<\/td>\n386<\/td>\n350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw Diameter (mm)<\/td>\n40 \/ 45<\/td>\n35 \/ 40<\/td>\n40<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight (g)<\/td>\n190 \/ 260<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n169<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mold Platen (mm)<\/td>\n480 x 340<\/td>\n394 x 508<\/td>\n470 x 350<\/td>\n450 x 390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Footprint (M)<\/td>\n3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7<\/td>\n2.72 x 1.9 x 2.75<\/td>\n3.8 x 1.5 x 2.3<\/td>\n4.05 x 1.52 x 2.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ40 Max. Cavitation by Container Volume (Reference)<\/h2>\n
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Max. Cavities<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How the ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Process Works<\/h2>\n
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Injection Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

Granulated polymer (HDPE, PP, PET) is metered and plasticated by the servo-driven screw, then injected around a precision steel core pin inside the injection mould. The preform takes the exact neck and body geometry dictated by the tooling \u2014 with zero gate vestige on finished parts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blow Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

The rotary table indexes the core pin \u2014 with the preform still on it \u2014 to the blow station. Compressed air at 0.7\u20131.2 MPa inflates the preform against the blow cavity walls. Wall distribution is exceptionally uniform because the preform was already temperature-conditioned by the injection mould.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Stripping Station<\/strong><\/p>\n

After cooling, the finished bottle is stripped from the core pin at the third station with a 220 mm stroke. No cutting, trimming, or secondary finishing is required \u2014 the one-step IBM process delivers a bottle that is ready for filling or labelling directly off the machine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Compatible Polymer Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n

The ZQ40 injection blow molding machine processes HDPE, PP, LDPE, PET, and engineering-grade materials including PC and PETG on request. The dual screw diameter option (40 mm standard, 45 mm high-output) allows the operator to tune plasticating throughput to the resin viscosity without hardware changes to the barrel assembly. UK pharmaceutical converters producing amber HDPE tablet bottles, and cosmetic producers running white PP lotion pumps, both benefit from the consistent melt temperature control delivered by the 3+N barrel zone configuration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Auxiliary Equipment<\/h2>\n

A complete auxiliary package is available alongside the ZQ40, including granule dosing hoppers, mold temperature controllers, compressed air dryers, conveyor take-out systems, and vision inspection units. Ziqiang configures auxiliary packages to match UK production line layouts, voltage requirements (415V\/50Hz), and cleanroom integration needs.<\/p>\n

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Where UK Producers Use the ZQ40<\/h2>\n
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HDPE tablet bottles (30\u2013500 ml), child-resistant closures, amber medicine bottles \u2014 produced to BS EN ISO 15223 quality standards. The IBM process eliminates weld lines, making bottles inherently pressure-tight for liquid medicines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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PP lotion dispensers, shampoo bottles, mouthwash containers, and cosmetic jars with high-gloss surface finish. The one-step IBM process produces containers with consistent neck roundness critical for pump and dispenser fitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Food-grade PP and HDPE containers for sauces, condiments, baby food, and health supplements. FDA\/EU food-contact compliant materials processable on the standard ZQ40 configuration without modifications.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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HDPE bottles for detergents, disinfectants, and agricultural chemicals. The robust injection clamping force of 400 KN handles thicker-walled containers with barrier-layer designs suited to aggressive chemical formulations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success: UK Pharmaceutical Packaging Producer<\/h2>\n
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A contract pharmaceutical packaging company based in the West Midlands had been running two ageing SUMA 40iB machines on a 24\/7 three-shift cycle producing 60 ml and 100 ml amber HDPE tablet bottles. Energy costs on the two legacy machines reached approximately \u00a338,000 per year, and extended lead times for OEM replacement parts were causing unplanned downtime averaging 11 days per year per machine.<\/p>\n

After an evaluation period, the company installed two ZQ40 injection blow molding machines, retaining their existing SUMA 40iB tooling with Ziqiang-supplied adapter plates machined to the 480 x 340 mm platen. Within the first six months of operation, the site recorded a 17% reduction in energy consumption compared to the legacy equipment, and unplanned maintenance downtime dropped to under 3 days per machine annually.<\/p>\n

Output per shift on the 100 ml cavity (4-cavity tool) increased from 3,800 bottles\/hour to 4,250 bottles\/hour, driven by the shorter 3.5-second dry cycle on the ZQ40. The purchasing manager noted that the local UK support arrangement, combined with Ziqiang’s stocked spare parts programme, resolved the lead-time concern that had previously made overseas sourcing feel risky.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What Our Customers Say<\/h2>\n
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“We moved from a SUMA 40iB to the ZQ40 and kept all our existing tooling. The Ziqiang team supplied machined adapter plates and the installation was completed in four days. Energy bills dropped noticeably within the first billing cycle and the machine has been running without issues for 14 months now.”<\/p>\n

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“For our personal care bottle line, the ZQ40 gave us the cavity count we needed \u2014 8 cavities at 30 ml on a single platen. The surface finish on our PP lotion bottles is comparable to what we were getting from our old European IBM equipment, and the total landed cost was significantly lower.”<\/p>\n

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“The technical documentation, CE compliance paperwork, and spare parts support from the isbm-equipment.com team were all much better than we expected for an Asian-origin machine. We have two ZQ40s on our food supplement bottle line and both are running at over 95% OEE after eight months.”<\/p>\n

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Manufacturing Facility and Custom Engineering<\/h2>\n

Ziqiang Machinery operates a purpose-built manufacturing facility with dedicated assembly lines for IBM machines at the ZQ40 class. Every machine passes a full load trial before shipment, with customer-witnessed FAT available for UK buyers who require documented equipment qualification. The factory holds ISO 9001 certification and produces machines to CE marking requirements for the European and UK market.<\/p>\n

Custom engineering is a core part of what Ziqiang offers \u2014 not an afterthought. Standard customisation options available to UK buyers include: non-standard platen spacers for oversized heritage tooling; modified HMI language packs and UK-standard electrical panels (BS EN 60204 compliant); optional clean-room preparation with stainless-steel enclosure panels and filtered air purge systems; specialised barrel coatings for abrasive or corrosive polymer compounds; and bespoke cycle timing software for multi-layer co-injection mould configurations. Lead times on custom builds are typically 35\u201355 days from order confirmation, with direct sea freight to major UK ports including Felixstowe, Southampton, and Tilbury.<\/p>\n

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Other Injection Blow Molding Machines<\/h2>\n

If your production volumes, bottle sizes, or existing tooling fall outside the ZQ40 operating window, the following models from the same platform may be more suitable for your UK operation:<\/p>\n

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HGYS150-V4 IBM Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designed for higher-tonnage production of large-volume pharmaceutical and industrial containers, the HGYS150-V4 offers extended platen dimensions and a higher injection weight range for complex preform geometries.<\/p>\n

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HGY50-V3-EV IBM Machine<\/strong><\/p>\n

The HGY50-V3-EV is a full-electric servo-driven injection blow molding machine targeting UK producers who prioritise energy monitoring, ultra-clean room compatibility, and reduced hydraulic fluid risk in pharmaceutical environments.<\/p>\n

View HGY50-V3-EV \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n