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Replacement of SUMA 65iB Injection Blow Molding Machine \u2013 ZQ60<\/h2>\n

Note: SUMA 65iB is referenced solely to assist customers in equipment selection. We do not manufacture, sell, or represent SUMA products. ZQ60 is an independently developed machine designed to serve as a capable alternative for users seeking a comparable specification range.<\/p>\n

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Injection Blow Molding Machine | ZQ Series | EP<\/p>\n

\"ISBMThe ZQ60 injection blow molding machine is engineered for manufacturers across the United Kingdom who need a robust, high-output IBM solution capable of producing pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic containers, food-grade jars, and precision small-volume packaging from 1 ml to 2,000 ml. With a full European-style structural frame, 600 KN injection clamping force, and a unique pressurised clamping system that holds 10\u201320% lower energy consumption versus the broader industry average, the ZQ60 delivers dependable cycle-after-cycle performance in demanding production environments \u2014 whether you are running HDPE, PP, or PET materials on tight tolerances.<\/p>\n

Get a Quote \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to replace your SUMA 65iB line?<\/p>\n

Our engineering team is available to review your current mould tooling dimensions and confirm compatibility before any purchase commitment.<\/p>\n

Request Technical Review<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Sets the ZQ60 Apart in the UK Market<\/h2>\n
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Full European-Style Frame<\/p>\n

The machine adopts a full European structural design. Injection clamping force reaches 600 KN \u2014 20\u201330% higher than many equivalent-tonnage machines available in the same class. The heavier, more rigid frame translates directly into tighter dimensional tolerances across long production runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Energy-Efficient Pressurised Clamping<\/p>\n

The ZQ60 uses a patented pressurised booster cylinder clamping structure. Unlike conventional designs where the booster cylinder participates in both opening and closing, this unit isolates the booster action, cutting energy consumption by 10\u201320% compared to traditional IBM machines. For high-volume UK pharmaceutical or cosmetics producers, this matters on every electricity bill.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Standard Servo Rotation System<\/p>\n

The rotary table is driven by a standard servo motor system, keeping the mechanical structure clean and straightforward. Operators familiar with servo-driven IBM machines find the ZQ60 intuitive to set up and maintain, reducing the learning curve for production teams switching from SUMA 65iB or equivalent machines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wide Material Compatibility<\/p>\n

The ZQ60 injection blow molding machine processes HDPE, LDPE, PP, PET, and engineering-grade polymers. The dual screw diameter option (45 mm or 50 mm) lets buyers configure the machine for specific resin characteristics, whether targeting high-flow PP for personal care applications or stiffer HDPE for pharmaceutical primary packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2013 ZQ60<\/h2>\n
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System<\/th>\nParameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nZQ60 Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Injection System<\/td>\nScrew Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n45 \/ 50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw L\/D Ratio<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight<\/td>\ng<\/td>\n260 \/ 383<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Barrel Zones<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n3 + N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping System<\/td>\nClamping Force (Injection)<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke (Injection)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping Force (Blowing)<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n100<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke (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>\n600 x 390<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould Thickness<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n240<\/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 Range<\/td>\nml<\/td>\n1 \u2013 2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stripping Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic System<\/td>\nHydraulic Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n18.5 \/ 22<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Cycle Time<\/td>\ns<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total \/ Operating Power<\/td>\nKW \/ %<\/td>\n37 \/ 52\u201370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Utilities<\/td>\nMin. Compressed Air Pressure<\/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>\n4<\/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>\n3.8 x 1.4 x 1.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u2014<\/td>\nNet Weight<\/td>\nTon<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Parameters are for reference only. Due to continuous equipment improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice.<\/p>\n

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Mould Cavity Reference \u2013 ZQ60<\/h2>\n

The following cavity count guide helps buyers estimate production capacity across common container volumes. Figures are provided for reference and may vary based on mould design and material selection.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\n10 ml<\/th>\n30 ml<\/th>\n60 ml<\/th>\n100 ml<\/th>\n250 ml<\/th>\n500 ml<\/th>\n1,000 ml<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Max. Cavitation<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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How the ZQ60 Compares: Key Parameter Overview<\/h2>\n

Brand names below are referenced solely to help buyers assess equipment specifications when evaluating machine selection. ZQ60 is independently manufactured and not affiliated with any of the brands listed.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nZQ60<\/th>\nSUMA 65iB<\/th>\nJomar IBM65<\/th>\nBloma IBM50<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Injection Clamping Force<\/td>\n600 KN<\/td>\n580 KN<\/td>\n460 KN<\/td>\n500 KN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw Diameter (mm)<\/td>\n45 \/ 50<\/td>\n40 \/ 50<\/td>\n45<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight (g)<\/td>\n260 \/ 383<\/td>\n169 \/ 264<\/td>\n205<\/td>\n240<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould Platen (mm)<\/td>\n600 x 390<\/td>\n620 x 400<\/td>\n432 x 660<\/td>\n620 x 430<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Footprint (m)<\/td>\n3.8 x 1.4 x 1.8<\/td>\n4 x 1.7 x 2.3<\/td>\n2.92 x 1.98 x 3.41<\/td>\n620 x 430 x 2.55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Sample Output \u2013 Containers Produced on ZQ60<\/h2>\n
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Where the ZQ60 Gets to Work<\/h2>\n

The injection blow molding process that the ZQ60 uses combines injection moulding and blow moulding in a single continuous cycle. The machine injects polymer onto a core pin to form a parison, rotates the table to the blow station, inflates the parison to the final container shape, then indexes again to the stripping station \u2014 all within a 4-second dry cycle. This approach produces containers with extremely tight neck-finish tolerances, no weld lines, and consistent wall thickness distribution \u2014 characteristics that are especially critical in pharmaceutical primary packaging where dimensional consistency is a regulatory requirement rather than a preference.<\/p>\n

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Food-Grade Containers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Auxiliary Equipment & Complete Line Configuration<\/h2>\n

Efficient injection blow molding production depends on more than the core machine. A complete ZQ60 production line can be configured with material drying and dehumidification units, chilled water cooling systems, compressed air treatment and storage banks, conveyor and collection systems, and quality vision inspection modules. For UK buyers sourcing a full turnkey installation, our engineering team can advise on line layout, utilities requirements, and integration with existing factory infrastructure \u2014 particularly useful when upgrading from an older SUMA 65iB or Jomar IBM65 setup.<\/p>\n

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Customer Success Story<\/h2>\n
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Case Study \u2014 United Kingdom | Pharmaceutical Packaging<\/p>\n

Midlands-Based Contract Pharma Packager Upgrades IBM Line<\/p>\n

A contract packaging business based in the West Midlands, supplying secondary and primary packaging solutions to NHS suppliers and OTC pharmaceutical brands, was operating two aging IBM machines that were struggling to maintain neck-finish tolerances to BS EN ISO 15223-1 standards. After evaluating several options from European and Asian manufacturers, the purchasing manager selected two ZQ60 units configured with the 50 mm screw option, targeting HDPE bottles from 30 ml to 250 ml.<\/p>\n

Within six weeks of installation and commissioning, the plant was running 8-cavity 60 ml HDPE bottles at approximately 3,200 cycles per hour \u2014 exceeding the production rate of the previous machines by roughly 18%. The engineering team provided a complete mould compatibility review before shipment, confirming that two existing sets of tooling from a prior machine could be adapted with minor modification. Total investment in both machines, including shipping, installation support, and operator training via remote video session, came in significantly under the budget originally allocated for a European-built equivalent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We were nervous about moving away from a Western European supplier for our primary pharma packaging line, but the ZQ60 has been running at over 95% uptime for eight months. Neck finishes are consistent, and the energy savings compared to our old machine are genuinely noticeable on the monthly bills.”<\/p>\n

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“We run the ZQ60 on natural HDPE for personal care bottles up to 200 ml. The servo rotation is smooth and quiet, and the mould change time is much faster than what we had before. The pre-sale technical support was excellent \u2014 they reviewed our tooling drawings and flagged a potential compatibility issue before we even placed the order.”<\/p>\n

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“As a food supplement brand that handles its own primary packaging in-house, machine reliability is non-negotiable for us. The ZQ60 was installed in our Surrey facility in late 2024 and has been producing PP 100 ml and 250 ml bottles without any significant downtime. Spare parts availability and remote diagnostics support from the team have been reassuring.”<\/p>\n

Head of Manufacturing, Nutraceuticals Brand<\/p>\n

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Manufacturing Capability & Custom Engineering<\/h2>\n

Every ZQ60 is built at our purpose-designed production facility, where fabrication, assembly, and full-load testing happen under the same roof before dispatch. The plant operates across dedicated machining, hydraulics, electrical assembly, and quality inspection zones. For UK pharmaceutical, food-grade, and speciality chemical customers with non-standard requirements, the engineering team offers a comprehensive custom machine programme \u2014 including modifications to screw geometry for specific resin profiles, extended barrel zone configurations, non-standard platen spacing for oversized tooling, and custom HMI configurations compatible with factory SCADA systems. Whether you need a machine that mirrors the output of a SUMA 65iB with the same tooling interfaces, or something configured from the ground up for a new product line, the team can scope a solution and provide a formal technical proposal.<\/p>\n

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Other Injection Blow Molding Machines in the EP Range<\/h2>\n

If the ZQ60 specification range does not precisely match your production requirements, the EP IBM machine range includes models suited to both smaller and larger output demands. The HGYS150-V4<\/a> is a high-output, large-tonnage injection blow molding machine designed for manufacturers producing larger containers or requiring elevated clamping forces. For operations where compact footprint and energy efficiency are the primary criteria, the HGY50-V3-EV<\/a> offers an energy-saving servo-driven configuration suited to medium-volume packaging lines. Both machines share the same engineering and after-sales support infrastructure as the ZQ60.<\/p>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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Pricing for the ZQ60 depends on the screw diameter configuration selected (45 mm or 50 mm), any requested customisations, and the scope of auxiliary equipment required. For UK buyers, shipping and import duties are also factored into the total cost. The fastest way to get accurate pricing is to contact us at sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a> with your production requirements \u2014 bottle volume range, target cycle output, and preferred material \u2014 and our team will prepare a formal quotation, usually within two business days.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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The ZQ60 is the closest specification match when replacing a SUMA 65iB in a UK cosmetics production environment. Its injection clamping force of 600 KN exceeds the SUMA 65iB figure of 580 KN, the injection weight range of 260\u2013383 g offers more material capacity, and the compact footprint (3.8 m x 1.4 m x 1.8 m versus the SUMA’s 4 m x 1.7 m x 2.3 m) can actually free up floor space. Existing SUMA-compatible moulds can often be adapted \u2014 contact our technical team to review your tooling drawings before proceeding.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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Standard lead time from order confirmation to ex-factory dispatch is typically 45\u201360 working days, with sea freight to UK ports adding approximately 25\u201335 days depending on routing. Total door-to-door lead time for most UK destinations is in the range of 90\u2013110 days from payment. Installation support is provided via detailed documentation, video walkthroughs, and scheduled remote commissioning sessions with our engineering team. On-site installation by EP engineers can be arranged for larger orders or complex line configurations \u2014 please discuss this requirement at the quotation stage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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ISBM Equipment supplies the ZQ60 and the broader EP IBM machine range directly to UK manufacturers from our factory, with UK-specific sales and technical support managed through our dedicated export team. We maintain a strategic stock of commonly replaced hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical spare components to support UK customers without lengthy lead times. For pharmaceutical applications specifically, our team can provide material test certificates, traceability documentation, and relevant third-party test data to support your supplier qualification process.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n
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The ZQ60 is a mid-to-large tonnage IBM machine with a full European-style structural frame, 600 KN injection clamping force, and a maximum injection weight of 383 g \u2014 suited to manufacturers running medium to larger container sizes at higher cavitation. The HGY50-V3-EV<\/a> is a servo-electric drive model optimised for energy efficiency, best suited to personal care producers running smaller containers at consistent cycle volumes where electricity cost per unit is a key consideration. For a UK personal care manufacturer running primarily 30\u2013150 ml bottles, both machines can be viable \u2014 the right choice depends on current and planned output volumes and whether energy efficiency or maximum clamping force is the priority.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Upgrade Your IBM Line?<\/p>\n

Speak with our UK-facing technical team about the ZQ60, tooling compatibility with your existing SUMA 65iB moulds, and full production line configuration options.<\/p>\n

Contact Us: sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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