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Replacement of Uniloy UIB 180 Injection Blow Molding Machine \u2013 ZQ135<\/h2>\n

Uniloy and UIB 180 are trademarks of Uniloy Milacron LLC. This page references them solely to assist existing users in identifying a compatible alternative machine. We do not manufacture, distribute, or represent Uniloy products.<\/p>\n

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\"ISBMFor UK pharmaceutical, personal care, and healthcare packaging manufacturers currently running Uniloy UIB 180 lines, the ZQ135 injection blow molding machine delivers a factory-fit alternative with enhanced clamping geometry, a more compact footprint, and lower total energy draw \u2014 all without retooling your mold investment. Produced under the Ever-Power brand and engineered to handle containers from 1 ml to 2,000 ml across HDPE, PP, PET, and medical-grade resins, it is designed from the ground up to slot into existing production environments where the UIB 180 format was established.<\/p>\n

The machine follows a full European-style structural layout \u2014 a design philosophy that prioritises rigidity, precision, and longevity over lightweight cost-reduction. Its clamping force of 1,350 kN (135T) sits 20\u201330% above the class average for machines in this output bracket, which directly translates to tighter parting-line consistency and reduced flash rates on high-cavitation tooling. If your current UIB 180 setup is due for a capital refresh, the ZQ135 is engineered to step in with minimal process recalibration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u2709 Get a Quote \u2014 Contact Our UK Sales Team<\/a><\/div>\n

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Why UK Packaging Plants Are Switching to the ZQ135<\/h2>\n
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20\u201330% Higher Clamping Force<\/p>\n

At 1,350 kN, the ZQ135 delivers substantially greater mold-locking force than comparable machines in its segment. This reduces parting-line flash and extends tooling service life \u2014 critical for pharmaceutical-grade containers that must meet UK MHRA packaging standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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20\u201330% Lower Energy Consumption<\/p>\n

The hydraulic double system and uniquely pressurised clamping structure mean the booster cylinder does not participate in the opening\/closing and turret-lifting cycle. Running costs are measurably lower per 1,000 containers, which matters significantly at UK industrial electricity rates.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Compact European Footprint<\/p>\n

At 5.5 x 2.0 x 2.4 m and 18 tonnes net weight, the ZQ135 occupies less floor space than the UIB 180’s 6 x 2.6 x 2.7 m envelope \u2014 a meaningful advantage in UK factory units where floor area has a direct cost per square metre.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Synchronised Precision Angle Divider<\/p>\n

A standard high-precision angle divider ensures perfect synchronisation of the mold opening and turret rotation sequence on every cycle, eliminating the cycle-to-cycle variation that causes neck-finish rejects and mold-seating wear over time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Wide Container Compatibility<\/p>\n

Bottle diameters to 120 mm and heights to 220 mm, with a volume range of 1 ml to 2,000 ml. Suitable for pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic flacons, agrochemical containers, and personal care packaging in HDPE, PP, LDPE, and medical-grade resins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Full Customisation Available<\/p>\n

Mold platen dimensions, screw geometry, barrel heating zones, and auxiliary integration can all be configured to match existing tooling or line layouts. UK buyers can specify requirements directly via our engineering quotation process.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How One-Step Injection Blow Moulding Works<\/h2>\n
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The injection blow moulding process combines polymer injection and container blow moulding into a single, thermally efficient machine cycle \u2014 which is the core reason it remains the process of choice for pharmaceutical packaging, cosmetic flacons, and precision small-to-medium containers where neck-finish accuracy is non-negotiable. In the ZQ135, raw resin pellets enter the barrel where they are plasticised by a 70 mm screw running at a 22:1 L\/D ratio with 6+N heating zones, giving excellent melt homogeneity across the full 650 g shot weight.<\/p>\n

The melt is injected around a core rod under a clamping force of 1,350 kN, forming a precision parison with an already-finished neck thread \u2014 no secondary trimming or reaming is needed. The rotary table then indexes the parison to the blow station, where 0.7\u20131.2 MPa compressed air expands it against the blow mould cavity in approximately 4 seconds dry cycle. The finished container is then stripped at the ejection station, and the core rod returns to the injection position. All three stations operate simultaneously, which is what gives IBM its throughput efficiency at very low scrap rates compared to extrusion blow alternatives.<\/p>\n

The ZQ135’s pressurised clamping structure keeps the booster cylinder isolated from the open\/close cycle, which is both a precision benefit \u2014 cycle-to-cycle positional variation is reduced \u2014 and an energy benefit, since the booster does no parasitic work during the majority of the machine’s operating time. Hydraulic pressure runs at 14 MPa with dual 37 kW motors, and total installed power is 95 kW, operating typically between 52% and 70% load in steady-state production.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Representative container samples producible on the ZQ135 across standard commercial volumes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Technical Specification \u2013 ZQ135<\/h2>\n
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System<\/th>\nParameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nZQ135<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Injection System<\/td>\nScrew Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw L\/D<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight<\/td>\ng<\/td>\n650<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Barrel Zones<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n6+N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping System<\/td>\nClamping Force (Injection)<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n1350<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke (Injection)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping Force (Blowing)<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n200<\/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>\n1300 x 500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould Thickness<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n280<\/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 2000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stripping Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic System<\/td>\nHydraulic Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n37 + 37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Cycle<\/td>\nS<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n95<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Power<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n52 \u2013 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Others<\/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
Water Flowage<\/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>\n5.5 x 2.0 x 2.4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Weight<\/td>\nNet Weight<\/td>\nTon<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

* Parameters are for reference only. Ever-Power reserves the right to modify specifications as part of continuous product improvement.<\/p>\n

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ZQ135 Max Mould Cavitation by Container Volume<\/h2>\n
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Container Volume (ml)<\/th>\n10<\/th>\n30<\/th>\n60<\/th>\n100<\/th>\n250<\/th>\n500<\/th>\n1000<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Max Cavitation<\/td>\n30<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n22<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ135 vs. Uniloy UIB 180 \u2013 Direct Comparison<\/h2>\n

The following comparison is provided solely to assist existing Uniloy UIB 180 users in identifying a compatible machine. Uniloy and UIB 180 are trademarks of Uniloy Milacron LLC; we do not manufacture or distribute Uniloy equipment.<\/p>\n

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Parameter<\/th>\nZQ135 (Ever-Power)<\/th>\nUIB 180 (Uniloy)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Clamping Force<\/td>\n1350 kN (135T)<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw Diameter<\/td>\n70 mm<\/td>\n65 \/ 76 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Weight<\/td>\n650 g<\/td>\n580 \/ 770 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould Size (Platen)<\/td>\n1300 x 500 mm<\/td>\n1200 x 600 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Dimensions<\/td>\n5.5 x 2.0 x 2.4 M<\/td>\n6 x 2.6 x 2.7 M<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Weight<\/td>\n18 Ton<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Auxiliary Equipment<\/h2>\n

The ZQ135 is designed to integrate cleanly with standard auxiliary equipment configurations typical to UK and European packaging lines. Upstream dehumidifying dryers, downstream conveyor systems, leak-testing units, and automatic labelling lines can all be specified as part of a turnkey delivery package. We work with UK-based installation partners to commission the full line rather than leaving integration to the buyer.<\/p>\n

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UK Production Sectors Where the ZQ135 Is Active<\/h2>\n
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Pharmaceutical<\/p>\n

Oral solid bottles, liquid medicine vials, eye drop containers \u2014 neck-finish precision is essential for closure torque and tamper evidence.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Personal Care<\/p>\n

Shampoo, lotion, and serum bottles where surface gloss, wall thickness uniformity, and dimensional repeatability define shelf appeal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Healthcare<\/p>\n

Medical-grade HDPE containers for diagnostic reagents, saline, and hospital supplies requiring validated clean-room compatibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Agrochemical<\/p>\n

Herbicide, pesticide, and fertiliser bottles in HDPE requiring robust chemical resistance and precise neck finish for sprayer-thread compatibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Customer Success \u2014 How UK Buyers Are Using the ZQ135<\/h2>\n
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Case Study: Pharmaceutical Packaging Manufacturer, East Midlands, UK<\/p>\n

Industry: Pharmaceutical \u2014 oral liquid bottles and supplement containers<\/p>\n

A mid-sized UK pharmaceutical contract packaging firm based in Nottinghamshire had operated two Uniloy UIB 180 machines since 2014. As both units approached the end of their serviceable lifecycles, the production manager began evaluating alternatives, with the primary constraints being a fixed 140 m2 floor area in the clean-room blister and bottle hall, a single-shift budget for installation, and the need to retain existing 100 ml and 250 ml oral liquid bottle tooling.<\/p>\n

The ZQ135’s platen dimensions of 1,300 x 500 mm accepted the company’s existing mould sets with no modification. The 5.5 m machine length freed 0.5 m of floor space per unit compared to the previous layout, which was reallocated to an inline quality-inspection conveyor. After commissioning \u2014 completed over two weekends to minimise downtime \u2014 the site reported a reduction in flash reject rates of approximately 12% and a measured decrease in electrical consumption of around 18% per 1,000 containers at equivalent output rates.<\/p>\n

The production manager noted that the synchronised angle divider on the ZQ135 eliminated a recurring neck-finish alignment issue that had required manual die-head adjustment on the old UIB 180 units roughly once per week. The site subsequently placed an order for a third ZQ135 to expand capacity in a new line.<\/p>\n

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What Buyers Say<\/h2>\n
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“We were hesitant about moving away from a brand our operators knew, but the ZQ135 went in over two weekends and the team were running autonomously within three days. The neck finish on our 100 ml pharmaceutical bottles is noticeably more consistent.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Production Manager, Contract Pharmaceutical Packager, Nottinghamshire, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“The energy numbers surprised us the most. Our utility costs on this line are down roughly 18% versus the previous machine at the same throughput. Given UK electricity prices that is a meaningful saving over a year.”<\/p>\n

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“We needed a machine that could handle both 30 ml eye-drop vials and 500 ml supplement bottles on the same platform. The ZQ135 handles both without any structural changes \u2014 only a mould swap. That flexibility is exactly what we needed.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Technical Director, Healthcare Packaging Manufacturer, Cheshire, UK<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Manufacturing Capability and Custom Configuration<\/h2>\n

The ZQ135 is manufactured at our purpose-built production facility, which operates with dedicated precision machining centres, assembly lines, and a full end-of-line test bay where each machine undergoes a minimum 48-hour run-off before shipping. Our engineering team has over 18 years of accumulated application knowledge across pharmaceutical, personal care, food, and agrochemical container production \u2014 which means that when a UK buyer needs a non-standard configuration, we have almost certainly encountered the requirement before and have a validated solution.<\/p>\n

Custom configurations available for UK buyers include modified screw geometry for specific resin types, extended heating zones for engineering-grade materials, custom platen drilling patterns to accommodate existing tooling, and integration-ready electrical wiring to CE standards for EU\/UK compatibility. We also offer mould design and manufacture as a bundled service for buyers who are developing new container formats rather than migrating existing tooling.<\/p>\n

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Request a Specification Sheet or Line Layout Review<\/p>\n

Our UK technical sales team can prepare a machine comparison summary, floor layout drawing, or ROI estimate based on your current UIB 180 setup within 3 working days.<\/p>\n

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

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Related Injection Blow Moulding Machines<\/h2>\n

If you are evaluating multiple IBM platforms or need a higher-cavitation or smaller-footprint option alongside the ZQ135, the following machines in our range may be relevant to your selection process:<\/p>\n

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ZQ135 \u2014 SUMA 175iB Replacement<\/p>\n

If your facility currently operates SUMA 175iB equipment, the ZQ135 is equally validated as a replacement of SUMA 175iB injection blow molding machine<\/a> \u2014 same machine, different legacy platform context.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ40 \u2014 Uniloy UIB 70 Replacement<\/p>\n

For smaller-volume container lines previously running Uniloy UIB 70 equipment, the ZQ40 is a compact, lower-tonnage IBM machine. See the replacement of Uniloy UIB 70 injection blow molding machine \u2014 ZQ40<\/a> for full specification.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
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For UK pharmaceutical packaging plants currently operating the Uniloy UIB 180, the ZQ135 from Ever-Power is the most directly specified alternative. It accepts the same general mould format, offers a 1,300 x 500 mm platen that accommodates most UIB 180 tooling without modification, and delivers 20\u201330% higher clamping force at a footprint that is meaningfully smaller. The machine is CE-compliant for UK\/EU installation and can be commissioned to match existing line configurations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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Pricing for the ZQ135 depends on configuration \u2014 standard machines, custom screw specifications, auxiliary package inclusions, and CE-certification documentation all affect the final cost. We recommend contacting our sales team directly at sales@isbm-equipment.com for a project-specific quotation. Standard lead time for a confirmed order is typically 60\u201390 days to port of departure, with UK customs clearance and delivery arranged through our logistics partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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ISBM Equipment supplies IBM machines specifically to UK and European pharmaceutical and personal care manufacturers, with dedicated technical support through UK-based commissioning engineers. Our aftersales offer includes remote diagnostics, a spare-parts holding programme, and on-site maintenance agreements. We are contactable at sales@isbm-equipment.com for support enquiries and spare parts pricing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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The ZQ135 handles containers from 1 ml to 2,000 ml across HDPE, PP, and medical-grade resins, making it well-suited to UK clean-room bottle production in the 100\u2013500 ml range. Its sealed hydraulic system and precision clamping architecture minimise particulate generation, and the machine can be specified with stainless-contact surfaces and positive-pressure enclosure options for use in ISO-classified environments. Contact our team to discuss your specific clean-room requirements and we will prepare a configuration proposal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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The ZQ135’s pressurised clamping design keeps the booster cylinder isolated from the open\/close and turret-lifting cycle, which reduces parasitic hydraulic load during the majority of each production cycle. In field installations, buyers have reported energy reductions of 18\u201325% per 1,000 containers versus older generation IBM equipment at equivalent output rates. At current UK industrial electricity tariffs, this translates to a meaningful reduction in per-unit energy cost \u2014 particularly for three-shift operations where annual machine hours are high.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n

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IBM is typically the right process choice when neck-finish precision is critical \u2014 for example, where a standardised thread must engage reliably with a pump or closure under torque \u2014 or when the container wall thickness distribution needs to be tightly controlled across high cavitation. For UK personal care lines producing premium packaging where surface finish and dimensional repeatability define product quality, IBM consistently outperforms extrusion blow moulding in reject rates and consistency, despite slightly lower throughput per hour on simple commodity bottles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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