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Replacement of Uniloy UIB 70 Injection Blow Molding Machine – ZQ40
*Uniloy and UIB 70 are trademarks of Uniloy Corporation. The Uniloy brand name and UIB 70 model designation are referenced solely to help engineers and procurement teams identify a technically compatible alternative machine. We do not manufacture, distribute, or represent Uniloy products in any way.
The ZQ40 injection blow molding machine is a compact, high-output single-step IBM system engineered specifically for pharmaceutical, personal care, and food-grade container production. Developed around a full European-style mechanical architecture, the ZQ40 delivers a 400 kN clamping force and accepts screw diameters of 40 mm or 45 mm, making it a direct-fit replacement for UK and European converters who have been running Uniloy UIB 70 equipment and are now evaluating modern, energy-efficient alternatives. With verified output of up to 9 cavities for 10 ml containers and a dry cycle time of 3.5 seconds, this machine is built for continuous, high-volume production environments where uptime, precision, and sanitary compliance are non-negotiable requirements.
Technical Specifications – ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Machine
| Category | Parameter | Unit | ZQ40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection System | Screw Diameter | mm | 40 / 45 |
| Screw L/D Ratio | % | 22:1 | |
| Injection Weight | g | 190 / 260 | |
| Heating Power | kW | 7.5 | |
| Number of Barrel Zones | — | 3+N | |
| Injection Stroke | mm | 120 | |
| Clamping System | Clamping Force (Injection) | kN | 400 |
| Opening Stroke for Injection | mm | 165 | |
| Clamping Force (Blowing) | kN | 60 | |
| Opening Stroke for Blowing | mm | 140 | |
| Lifting Height of Rotary Table | mm | 70 | |
| Mould | Max Platen Size (L x W) | mm | 480 x 340 |
| Mould Thickness | mm | 180 | |
| Max Bottle Diameter | mm | 120 | |
| Max Bottle Height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable Bottle Volume | ml | 1 – 1500 | |
| Stripping Stroke | mm | 220 | |
| Hydraulic System | Hydraulic Pressure | MPa | 14 |
| Motor Power | kW | 11 | |
| Dry Cycle Time | s | 3.5 | |
| Total Power | kW | 20 | |
| Utilities | Min. Compressed Air Pressure | MPa | 0.7 – 1.2 |
| Compressed Air Capacity | m³/min | 0.7 | |
| Cooling Water Flow | m³/h | 3.5 | |
| Cooling Water Pressure | MPa | 0.3 – 0.4 | |
| Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) | m | 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7 | |
| Net Weight | Machine Net Weight | Ton | 3.8 |
Note: Parameters are for reference only. Due to ongoing product improvement, specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Mould Cavitation Reference – ZQ40
The number of available mould cavities scales with the target container volume. The figures below are provided as a planning reference for tooling engineers and production schedulers; actual cavitation may vary based on wall thickness, neck geometry, and resin selection.
| Container Volume | 10 ml | 30 ml | 60 ml | 100 ml | 250 ml | 500 ml | 1000 ml |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Cavities | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
ZQ40 vs. Uniloy UIB 70 – Direct Parameter Comparison
The following comparison is provided solely to assist engineers currently operating Uniloy UIB 70 equipment in identifying a technically compatible alternative. Uniloy® and UIB 70 are registered trademarks of Uniloy Corporation. We do not sell or represent Uniloy products.
| Parameter | ZQ40 (Ever-Power) | UIB 70 (Uniloy) |
|---|---|---|
| Clamping Force | 400 kN (40T) | 40T class |
| Screw Diameter | 40 / 45 mm | 40 mm |
| Injection Weight | 190 / 260 g | 169 g |
| Mould Size (Platen) | 480 x 340 mm | Corresponds to 40T class |
| Machine Dimensions | 3.8 x 1.3 x 1.7 m | Corresponds to 40T class |
| Net Weight | 3.8 Ton | — |
*Data sourced from publicly available catalogue references for comparison purposes only.
Why UK Manufacturers Are Choosing the ZQ40
How Single-Step Injection Blow Moulding Works
The ZQ40 operates on a three-station rotary principle that integrates the full container-forming cycle into a single uninterrupted sequence. At Station 1, molten polymer is injected around a core rod to form a precisely controlled preform. The preform remains on the core rod and rotates to Station 2, where compressed air at 0.7–1.2 MPa expands it into the blow mould cavity to its final shape. At Station 3 the finished article is stripped from the core rod and conveyed away, while Station 1 is already forming the next preform. This overlapping three-station cycle is what produces the 3.5-second dry cycle time and eliminates the reheating step required by two-step PET stretch blow systems.
The hydraulic system operates at 14 MPa and is sized conservatively relative to the clamping force demand, which keeps oil temperatures stable during continuous production and reduces hydraulic seal wear. Cooling water circuits at 0.3–0.4 MPa and 3.5 m³/h per hour ensure rapid, uniform thermal removal from both the injection and blow moulds, which is the primary determinant of achievable cycle speed in any injection blow molding machine application.
Application Scenarios – Industries Served Across the UK
Sample Products Produced on the ZQ40
Auxiliary Equipment
A complete injection blow molding machine line requires ancillary systems for resin drying, temperature control, conveying, and quality inspection. The ZQ40 is compatible with the full range of auxiliary equipment shown below, and our team can advise UK buyers on appropriate peripheral specifications based on their target container type and production volume.
Customer Success Story
A contract packaging group based in Leeds had been operating two Uniloy UIB 70 machines for over a decade, producing 30 ml and 60 ml oral liquid bottles for a regional NHS supply chain account. When one of the machines reached end-of-service-life in early 2024, the production director initiated a structured assessment of available replacement options, including imported European IBM systems and Chinese-manufactured alternatives at the same tonnage class.
After a factory audit and a comparative trial using existing 6-cavity 60 ml tooling, the group committed to a ZQ40 unit. The machine accepted the existing mould with no platen modifications, which removed approximately four weeks of retooling time from the project schedule. Measured cycle time on the 6-cavity 60 ml mould came in at 4.2 seconds per cycle in continuous production — a meaningful throughput gain over the incumbent machine.
Energy monitoring over the first three months showed an average 17% reduction in electricity consumption per thousand containers versus the decommissioned Uniloy unit. The customer has since ordered a second ZQ40 for a new 100 ml PP bottle programme serving a UK-based nutraceutical brand.
What Our Customers Say
“The ZQ40 dropped straight into our existing production line and ran our 30 ml HDPE bottle tool without any adjustment. Output has been rock-solid for eight months and our energy bills per shift are noticeably down.”
“We needed a machine in the 40-tonne class that could handle both PP and HDPE on the same day. The ZQ40 does it without a full barrel purge between grades, which genuinely saves us production hours every week.”
“Lead time was 11 weeks door-to-door to our site in Cheshire. The pre-delivery video inspection was thorough and the engineering support during commissioning was very responsive. A strong supplier for the UK market.”
Manufacturing Facility & Custom Configuration Services
Every ZQ40 injection blow molding machine is assembled and tested at our dedicated IBM production facility, which operates under ISO 9001 quality management procedures. The workshop is equipped for full mechanical assembly, hydraulic system commissioning, electrical integration, and pre-shipment production trials. Before dispatch, each machine completes a minimum 72-hour continuous run test under load with customer-approved resin grades to verify cycle time, shot weight consistency, and energy draw against contractual specifications.
Beyond the standard ZQ40 configuration, our engineering team offers a structured customisation programme specifically designed for UK and European converters with non-standard requirements. Available options include custom screw geometry for specialist resins such as fluoropolymers or bioplastics, extended platen configurations for oversized tooling, modified rotary table lift heights for unusual mould stack designs, and enhanced temperature control systems for high-precision pharmaceutical applications. We also assist customers who are transitioning existing Uniloy UIB 70 tooling to the ZQ40 platform by reviewing mould drawings and providing dimension-matched adaptors where required.
Related Injection Blow Molding Machine Replacements
If you are evaluating injection blow molding machine replacements across other tonnage classes or legacy machine platforms, the following ZQ-series models may be relevant to your procurement assessment:
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