IBM Injection Blow Molding Machine
Six ZQ Series models from 40T to 135T — plus one fully electric option — covering containers
from 1 ml to 2,000 ml with a 3-station rotary IBM process and zero production scrap.
Trusted by pharmaceutical, cosmetics, food, and daily-chemical packaging manufacturers
across 8+ countries.
How Does an IBM Injection Blow Molding Machine Work?
IBM (Injection Blow Molding) runs a 3-station rotary cycle with no stretch rod and no preform reheating. All three stations operate simultaneously every cycle — injecting, blowing, and stripping at the same time — keeping dry cycle times at 3.5–4 seconds for hydraulic models and 2.5 seconds on the fully electric ZQ60HE.
IBM vs. ISBM — what’s the difference? IBM (Injection Blow Molding) uses a 3-station rotary process with no stretch rod — suited to HDPE, PP, PS, and PC containers where neck precision and zero scrap matter most. ISBM (Injection Stretch Blow Molding) adds an axial stretch rod and is optimised for PET clarity bottles. The ZQ Series are IBM machines — the same technology used by Jomar, BLOMA, SUMA, and Uniloy in their IBM lines.
Stock Preparation & Injection
Plastic pellets (HDPE, PP, PET, PS, PC, etc.) feed into the injection barrel via the auto-loader. The screw melts and meters the resin, then injects it at controlled pressure around the core rod — forming a precise preform inside the injection mold at Station 1.
Turret Rotation & Blow Molding
The rotary table indexes the preform — still on the core rod, still retaining injection heat — to the blow station. No reheating is needed; wall temperature stays uniform from inner to outer surface. Pressurised air (0.7–1.2 MPa) expands the preform against the blow mold cavity, forming the final bottle shape. Wall thickness uniformity reaches ±1%, versus 10–20% variation typical of extrusion blow.
Cooling & Ejection
Mold cooling water circuits solidify the bottle. The rotary table indexes once more to the stripping station, where finished bottles eject cleanly onto the outfeed conveyor — with no flash trimming, no bottom weld line, and no secondary handling required. Zero scrap on every cycle.
Choose the Right IBM Machine for Your Line
All six ZQ models share the same European-style frame and 3-station IBM process.
The differences lie in clamping tonnage, cavitation, drive type, and footprint —
matched below so you can specify without over-buying.
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ZQ40 Injection Blow Molding Machine | European Structure | replacement of Jomar Corporation 40T
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ZQ60 Injection Blow Molding Machine | 600 kN European | replacement of BLOMA IBM50
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ZQ80 IBM Machine | 800 kN, European Structure
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ZQ110 IBM Machine | 110-Ton European Injection Blow Molding Machine
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ZQ135 Injection Blow Moulding Machine | 135-Ton European Platform
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ZQ60HE Injection Blow Moulding Machine | Fully Electric, 60-Ton
ZQ Series — Full Specification Comparison
All models share the same European-style frame, 22:1 L/D screw, and 3-station IBM process. Select by clamping force and cavity requirement.
| Modell | Drive | Clamping (kN) | Screw Ø (mm) | Shot Wt (g) | Dry Cycle (s) | Total Power (kW) | Op. Power (%) | Max Cavity @10ml | Footprint (m) | Net Wt (t) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZQ40 | Hydraulic | 400 | 40 / 45 | 190 / 260 | 3.5 | 20 | 52–70 | 9 | 3.5×1.3×1.7 | 3.8 |
| ZQ60 | Hydraulic | 600 | 45 / 50 | 260 / 383 | 4 | 37 | 52–70 | 14 | 3.8×1.4×1.8 | 5 |
| ZQ80 | Hydraulic | 800 | 55 | 466 | 4 | 55 | 52–70 | 20 | 4.5×1.6×2.0 | 10 |
| ZQ110 | Hydraulic | 1,100 | 65 | 540 | 4 | 80 | 52–70 | 20 | 5×1.8×2.2 | 15 |
| ZQ135 | Hydraulic | 1,350 | 70 | 650 | 4 | 95 | 52–70 | 30 | 5.5×2×2.4 | 18 |
| ⚡ ZQ60HE | All-Electric | 400–800 ★ | 45 / 50 | 280 / 360 | 2.5 | 90 | 15–25 | — | 3×1.3×1.7 | 6 |
IBM vs. Extrusion Blow Molding — Which Process Fits Your Line?
Not all blow molding is the same. Here’s an honest comparison of why IBM (injection blow) and EBM (extrusion blow) each exist — and which situations favour each technology.
Bottom line: If your priority is neck accuracy, zero waste, high cavitation, and pharmaceutical or food-grade compliance — IBM is the right process. If you need very thin walls, large oval containers, or extremely low tooling investment for short runs, EBM may be worth considering instead. We are happy to help you decide — contact our engineering team with your container spec and we will advise.
What a Complete IBM Bottle Production Line Looks Like
The IBM machine runs the core 3-station cycle, but a complete production cell requires upstream material handling and downstream inspection and packing. Here is what a typical ZQ Series line consists of, in process order.
Loader
IBM Machine
Controller
Compressor
Kühler
Inspection
Machine
ZQ Series IBM Machines Running in 8 Countries
From small pharmaceutical converters to large-scale personal care manufacturers, ZQ Series machines are running in production facilities across four continents. These are real installed machines — not references.
Everything Around the IBM Machine
We can supply the full set of peripheral equipment to complement your ZQ Series machine — either as a complete turnkey line or as individual items to fill gaps in your existing cell.
Packing Machine
Automatic bottle counting, bagging, and case packing. Integrates directly with the outfeed conveyor on all ZQ models.
Bottle Visual Inspection
Multi-camera inline inspection checks foreign particles, neck voids, and base uniformity at full line speed.
Formtemperaturregler
Water-based mold heater/cooler maintains cavity temperature within ±1°C for consistent cycle-to-cycle wall thickness.
Industriekühler
Optional — recommended for high-cavitation runs or facilities in warm climates where cooling water temperature exceeds 20°C.
Screw Air Compressor
Oil-injected rotary screw compressor provides a steady 0.7–1.2 MPa air supply. Quieter and more reliable than piston compressors for 24/7 production.
Auto Loader
Optional vacuum loader keeps the machine hopper full without manual intervention — important for lean-staffed night shifts.
Air Compressor
High-efficiency air supply system providing stable air pressure for blowing operations, engineered for long-term continuous duty.
Certified Quality You Can Rely On
ZQ Series machines are designed to support your compliance requirements — from CE-marked electrical systems to the oil-free hygiene architecture of the ZQ60HE, designed for integration into pharmaceutical cleanroom environments. All machines undergo factory acceptance testing before shipment.
CE Standard Compliance
CE Directive Certification
National High-Tech Enterprise
CE Quality Certification
