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Replacement of Uniloy UIB 70 Injection Blow Molding Machine \u2013 ZQ40<\/h2>\n

*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.<\/p>\n

\"ISBMThe 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.<\/p>\n

\ud83d\udce7 Get a Quote for the ZQ40<\/a><\/div>\n

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400 kN<\/div>\n
Clamping Force<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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3.5 s<\/div>\n
Dry Cycle Time<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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20 kW<\/div>\n
Total Power<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1\u20131500 ml<\/div>\n
Container Volume Range<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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9<\/div>\n
Max Cavities (10 ml)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specifications \u2013 ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Machine<\/h2>\n
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Category<\/th>\nParameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nZQ40<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Injection System<\/td>\nScrew Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n40 \/ 45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw L\/D Ratio<\/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>\nClamping Force (Injection)<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke for Injection<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping Force (Blowing)<\/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 1500<\/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
Utilities<\/td>\nMin. Compressed Air Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0.7 \u2013 1.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compressed Air Capacity<\/td>\nm\u00b3\/min<\/td>\n0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cooling Water Flow<\/td>\nm\u00b3\/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>\nMachine Net Weight<\/td>\nTon<\/td>\n3.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Parameters are for reference only. Due to ongoing product improvement, specifications are subject to change without prior notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mould Cavitation Reference \u2013 ZQ40<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Container Volume<\/th>\n10 ml<\/th>\n30 ml<\/th>\n60 ml<\/th>\n100 ml<\/th>\n250 ml<\/th>\n500 ml<\/th>\n1000 ml<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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

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ZQ40 vs. Uniloy UIB 70 \u2013 Direct Parameter Comparison<\/h2>\n

The following comparison is provided solely to assist engineers currently operating Uniloy UIB 70 equipment in identifying a technically compatible alternative. Uniloy\u00ae and UIB 70 are registered trademarks of Uniloy Corporation. We do not sell or represent Uniloy products.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nZQ40 (Ever-Power)<\/th>\nUIB 70 (Uniloy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Clamping Force<\/td>\n400 kN (40T)<\/td>\n40T class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw Diameter<\/td>\n40 \/ 45 mm<\/td>\n40 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight<\/td>\n190 \/ 260 g<\/td>\n169 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould Size (Platen)<\/td>\n480 x 340 mm<\/td>\nCorresponds to 40T class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Dimensions<\/td>\n3.8 x 1.3 x 1.7 m<\/td>\nCorresponds to 40T class<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Weight<\/td>\n3.8 Ton<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

*Data sourced from publicly available catalogue references for comparison purposes only.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Why UK Manufacturers Are Choosing the ZQ40<\/h2>\n
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Full European-Style Architecture<\/div>\n
The clamping force of the ZQ40 runs 20\u201330% higher than comparable machines at the same tonnage class, giving toolmakers a genuine margin advantage when running thin-wall pharmaceutical closures or small-neck personal care bottles.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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10\u201320% Lower Energy Consumption<\/div>\n
A pressurised clamping structure keeps the booster cylinder completely out of the mould open\/close sequence. This design removes a significant proportion of parasitic hydraulic energy, resulting in operating power consumption that consistently tracks 10\u201320% below industry average for the 40-tonne class.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Servo-Driven Rotary System<\/div>\n
Standard servo rotation delivers precise, repeatable indexing at every cycle. The straightforward mechanical layout reduces the number of moving parts subject to wear, which directly translates to shorter planned maintenance windows and lower long-term spare part expenditure for UK plastics processors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Broad Resin Compatibility<\/div>\n
The ZQ40 is validated for HDPE, PP, PET, and PC processing. The 3+N barrel zone configuration combined with a 22:1 L\/D screw ratio ensures uniform melt quality across a wide range of food-contact and pharmaceutical-grade polymers commonly specified in UK and EU market applications.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Flash-Free, Seamless Containers<\/div>\n
Because injection, blowing, and ejection occur in a single continuous cycle without the parison ever leaving the machine, wall thickness distribution is inherently consistent and post-mould deflashing is eliminated. This is particularly valued by UK pharmaceutical packaging lines running GMP-regulated production environments.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Compact Footprint, High Output<\/div>\n
At 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7 m and 3.8 tonnes, the ZQ40 occupies less floor space than many legacy IBM systems while running a 3.5-second dry cycle. For UK injection blow molding facilities operating in constrained production halls, this ratio of throughput to footprint is a tangible commercial advantage.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How Single-Step Injection Blow Moulding Works<\/h2>\n

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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\u20131.2 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.<\/p>\n

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\u20130.4 MPa and 3.5 m\u00b3\/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.<\/p>\n

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Application Scenarios \u2013 Industries Served Across the UK<\/h2>\n
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Pharmaceutical Packaging<\/div>\n
Oral liquid bottles, eye drop containers, nasal spray vials, and unit-dose packaging produced under GMP-compliant conditions in HDPE and PP.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83e\uddf9<\/div>\n
Personal Care & Cosmetics<\/div>\n
Shampoo, lotion, and serum bottles with complex neck finishes; BPA-free packaging for premium UK health and beauty brands.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83c\udf55<\/div>\n
Food & Beverage<\/div>\n
FDA and EU food-contact-compliant containers for honey, sauces, cooking oils, and supplements in PP and HDPE from 10 ml to 1000 ml.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\ud83d\udd25<\/div>\n
Chemical & Agrochemical<\/div>\n
Chemical-resistant HDPE containers for agricultural concentrates, household cleaning products, and industrial lubricant packaging.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Sample Products Produced on the ZQ40<\/h2>\n
\"Injection<\/div>\n

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Auxiliary Equipment<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Customer Success Story<\/h2>\n
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Northern England Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer<\/div>\n
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom \u2014 Oral Liquid & Eye Drop Containers<\/div>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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 \u2014 a meaningful throughput gain over the incumbent machine.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"Injection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What Our Customers Say<\/h2>\n
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“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.”<\/p>\n

Operations Manager<\/div>\n
Contract Pharmaceutical Packaging, West Midlands, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

Technical Director<\/div>\n
Personal Care Packaging Manufacturer, Greater Manchester, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/div>\n

“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.”<\/p>\n

Procurement Manager<\/div>\n
Food Supplement Packaging, Cheshire, UK<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing Facility & Custom Configuration Services<\/h2>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udce7 Get a Quote \u2014 sales@isbm-equipment.com<\/a><\/div>\n

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Related Injection Blow Molding Machine Replacements<\/h2>\n

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:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udd17 ZQ80 \u2013 Bloma IBM85S Replacement<\/div>\n
An 80-tonne class injection blow molding machine engineered as a compatible alternative for converters currently running the Bloma IBM85S platform.<\/div>\n

View ZQ80 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\ud83d\udd17 ZQ80 \u2013 SUMA 85ib Replacement<\/div>\n
A direct-fit alternative for production facilities transitioning away from the SUMA 85ib injection blow molding machine in the 80-tonne category.<\/div>\n

View ZQ80 \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n