{"id":1120,"date":"2026-08-04T06:55:04","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T06:55:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbmblowmolding.com\/?p=1120"},"modified":"2026-08-13T07:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T07:55:10","slug":"zq80-ibm-machine-specifications-buyer-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isbmblowmolding.com\/ko\/application\/zq80-ibm-machine-specifications-buyer-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"ZQ80 IBM Machine: Specs, Output & Buyer’s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ZQ Series Deep Dive \u2014 Mid-Range<\/p>\n

ZQ80 IBM Machine: Everything You Need to Know Before Buying a Mid-Range IBM Press<\/h2>\n

A complete technical and commercial guide to the ZQ80 \u2014 the 800 kN mid-range IBM machine in the ZQ Series \u2014 covering specifications, cavitation capacity, target applications, and how it fits between the ZQ60 and ZQ110 in the range.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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800 kN<\/p>\n

Clamping Force<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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55 mm<\/p>\n

Screw Diameter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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466 g<\/p>\n

Max Shot Weight<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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20<\/p>\n

Max Cavities @ 10 ml<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4 s<\/p>\n

Dry Cycle Time<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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55 kW<\/p>\n

Total Power<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The ZQ80 occupies the mid-range position in the ZQ Series \u2014 above the ZQ60 in clamping force, shot weight, and maximum cavitation, and below the ZQ110 in scale and total power. It is the natural choice for converters whose production requirements have outgrown the ZQ60’s 600 kN clamp but who do not yet need the full 1,100 kN capacity of the ZQ110. For many pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and daily-chemical packaging operations, the ZQ80’s combination of 800 kN clamping force, 466 g maximum shot weight, and up to 20 cavities at 10 ml makes it the highest-output single IBM press a mid-scale converter can operate without stepping up to large-format machine infrastructure.<\/p>\n

This guide covers the ZQ80’s full technical specification, cavitation reference data, target applications, and how it compares to adjacent models \u2014 to give buyers the information they need to decide whether the ZQ80 or one of its neighbours is the right press for their line.<\/p>\n

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ZQ80 Full Technical Specification<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nZQ80 Value<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Screw Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Screw L\/D Ratio<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Shot Weight<\/td>\ng<\/td>\n466<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n12.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Barrel Zones<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n3+N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Clamping Force<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blow Clamping Force<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Platen Size (L\u00d7W)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n680 \u00d7 460<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Bottle Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n160<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Bottle Height<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n300<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Cycle<\/td>\ns<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Installed Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max Cavities @ 10 ml<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine Footprint (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nm<\/td>\n4.5 \u00d7 1.6 \u00d7 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Who Is the ZQ80 Built For?<\/h2>\n

The ZQ80’s specification profile fits a specific category of IBM converter: one who has moved past the entry-level output of a ZQ60 but is not yet running the kind of high-cavitation, 24\/7 production volumes that justify a ZQ110 or ZQ135. In practical terms, this means:<\/p>\n

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  • Mid-scale pharmaceutical contract packers<\/strong> producing 50 ml to 500 ml HDPE and PP bottles for solid-dose and liquid-dose pharmaceutical products. The ZQ80’s 800 kN clamp supports 10\u201314 cavities in the 50\u2013100 ml format range, delivering 6,000\u20139,000 bottles\/hr \u2014 the output target for a mid-scale pharma converter running one or two filling lines.<\/li>\n
  • Personal care and cosmetics producers<\/strong> running 100\u2013500 ml lotion, shampoo, and body wash bottles with pump dispensers. The ZQ80’s 680 \u00d7 460 mm platen accommodates the wider mold footprints that 250\u2013500 ml bottles require, while the 466 g shot weight handles the heavier preforms that larger containers need.<\/li>\n
  • Daily-chemical bottle manufacturers<\/strong> supplying concentrated cleaner, fabric softener, and dishwasher product containers in 200\u2013500 ml HDPE. The ZQ80’s 800 kN clamp force and wider platen allow up to 12 cavities in 200 ml format \u2014 producing over 7,500 bottles per hour at full cavitation and 85% line efficiency.<\/li>\n
  • Brazil and South Africa market installers<\/strong> \u2014 the ZQ Series installation map shows ZQ80 machines running at Zandei (Brazil, 120 ml personal care) and Formosa (South Africa, 300 ml and 1L household chemical). The ZQ80’s combination of output capacity, compact enough footprint for standard factory bays, and 55 kW total power draw suits markets where electrical infrastructure and floor space are both practical constraints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    ZQ80 vs ZQ60 vs ZQ110: Where It Sits in the Range<\/h2>\n
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    Parameter<\/th>\nZQ60<\/th>\nZQ80 \u2605<\/th>\nZQ110<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Clamp Force<\/td>\n600 kN<\/td>\n800 kN<\/td>\n1,100 kN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Max Shot Weight<\/td>\n383 g<\/td>\n466 g<\/td>\n540 g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Max Cavities @ 10 ml<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Total Power<\/td>\n37 kW<\/td>\n55 kW<\/td>\n80 kW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Footprint (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\n3.8\u00d71.4\u00d71.8 m<\/td>\n4.5\u00d71.6\u00d72.0 m<\/td>\n5.0\u00d71.8\u00d72.2 m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    The ZQ80 delivers a meaningful step up from the ZQ60 in every output parameter \u2014 33% more clamping force, 22% more shot weight, and 43% more cavities at 10 ml \u2014 without the full infrastructure commitment of the ZQ110. At 4.5 m floor length and 2.0 m height, it fits in most standard production bays without ceiling modification and is shipped and installed with the same logistics profile as a mid-range hydraulic machine in any export market.<\/p>\n

    The step from ZQ80 to ZQ110 adds 300 kN of clamping force and 74 g of shot weight at significantly higher power draw (80 kW vs 55 kW). If your bottle range extends above 500 ml or you require more than 20 cavities at small formats, the ZQ110 is the correct specification. If you are comfortably within the ZQ80’s output envelope, choosing it over the ZQ110 means lower machine cost, lower installation cost, lower energy bills, and a shorter commissioning timeline.<\/p>\n

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    ZQ80 Cavitation and Output Reference by Bottle Volume<\/h2>\n

    The following table provides practical cavitation and hourly output reference figures for the ZQ80 across the most common bottle volumes in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and daily-chemical packaging. Output estimates are based on 4 s dry cycle and 85% line efficiency.<\/p>\n

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    Bottle Volume<\/th>\nTypical Cavities<\/th>\nEst. Bottles\/hr<\/th>\nTypical Application<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    10 ml<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n~15,300<\/td>\nEye drops, sample vials, cosmetic miniatures<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    50 ml<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n~9,180<\/td>\nPharma nasal spray, cosmetic serum, condiment<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    120 ml<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n~6,120<\/td>\nPersonal care pump bottles, lotion, syrup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    250 ml<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n~4,590<\/td>\nShampoo, conditioner, edible oil, household cleaner<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    500 ml<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n~3,060<\/td>\nLaundry detergent, fabric softener, large lotion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    1,000 ml<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n~1,530<\/td>\nHousehold chemical, industrial cleaner, cooking oil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Estimates based on 4 s dry cycle at 85% line efficiency. Actual output depends on bottle geometry, wall thickness, resin, and cooling water temperature. Confirmed cavitation data available from our engineering team for your specific bottle drawing.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Real-World ZQ80 Installations and Mold Changeover Performance<\/h2>\n

    ZQ80 machines are installed and running in production facilities across multiple continents. Two confirmed active installations on the ZQ Series map illustrate the model’s real-world application range:<\/p>\n