{"id":936,"date":"2026-07-20T09:21:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:21:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbmblowmolding.com\/?post_type=product&p=936"},"modified":"2026-07-20T09:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:41:09","slug":"zq80-ibm-machine","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/isbmblowmolding.com\/pl\/produkt\/zq80-ibm-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"ZQ80 IBM Machine | 800 kN, European Structure"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ZI-QIANG \u00b7 ZQ Series IBM Machine<\/p>\n

ZQ80 IBM Machine \u2014 800 kN Clamping Force,
\nFull European Frame, 20-Cavity at 10 ml<\/h2>\n

The ZQ80 IBM machine<\/strong> is a one-station, three-position injection blow molding machine built on a full European-style frame with an 800 kN injection clamping force. Injection, blow molding, and ejection run in a single uninterrupted cycle, producing flash-free, dimensionally consistent hollow containers from 10 ml to 2,000 mm bottle height with no post-trim step at any stage. With a 4-second dry cycle, a 55 mm screw delivering 466 g shot weight, and a total installed power of 55 kW running at 52%\u201370% operating load, the ZQ80 IBM Canada-compatible machine is built for multi-shift pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food-grade, and laboratory packaging operations.<\/p>\n

The ZQ80 processes PP, HDPE, LDPE, PET, PC, PS, SAN, PMMA, and PETG through a single 55 mm screw with a 22:1 L\/D ratio and 4 + N barrel heating zones (11 kW). The 800 \u00d7 400 mm platen supports up to 20 cavities on 10 ml formats, scaling to 3\u20134 cavities at 1,000 ml. The machine stands 2.0 m tall \u2014 fitting under standard Canadian industrial ceiling heights without structural modification, and ships with English documentation and export crating as standard.<\/p>\n

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800<\/div>\n
kN Clamp Force<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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466<\/div>\n
g Shot Weight<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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20<\/div>\n
Cavities @ 10 ml<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4 s<\/div>\n
Dry Cycle<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2.0 m<\/div>\n
Machine Height<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Key Features of the ZQ80 IBM Machine<\/h2>\n

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Clamping Force<\/p>\n

800 kN \u2014 Highest in This Comparison Class<\/p>\n

The ZQ80 delivers 800 kN at the injection station, ahead of all three published reference models: Jomar IBM85S<\/em> at 680 kN (+18%), BLOMA IBM85<\/em> at 700 kN (+14%), and SUMA 85iB<\/em> at 720 kN (+11%). Higher clamping force maintains platen parallelism under injection pressure, keeps flash generation consistent, and extends mould service intervals without mid-run pressure adjustments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Frame Construction<\/p>\n

Full European-Style Frame \u2014 Not Selectively Adopted<\/p>\n

The clamping system, tie-bar geometry, and platen assembly all conform to European structural standards throughout. Machines running 24-hour pharmaceutical cycles accumulate hundreds of millions of clamping events annually \u2014 frame rigidity under thermal cycling determines whether part tolerances hold across shifts, not just at startup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Indexing System<\/p>\n

High-Precision Angle Divider \u2014 Synchronised Open, Close, and Turret Lift<\/p>\n

The ZQ80 uses a high-precision angle divider that mechanically synchronises mould opening, closing, and turret lifting in one coordinated movement \u2014 reducing independent actuations per cycle, lowering cumulative positioning error, and eliminating the periodic recalibration that servo encoder systems require. For pharmaceutical operations where indexed position accuracy directly affects neck flash and thread concentricity, this is a maintainability advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Energy System<\/p>\n

Hydraulic Dual-System \u2014 Booster Decoupled, 20%\u201330% Lower Energy Draw<\/p>\n

The booster cylinder activates only at the clamping phase \u2014 the mould open\/close stroke runs on the main cylinder alone. A hydraulic dual-system is standard, managing injection and blow stations on independent circuits. Operating power runs at 52%\u201370% of the 55 kW installed total, a 20%\u201330% reduction versus conventional full-stroke booster designs. At Ontario industrial electricity rates, this is a calculable per-shift saving.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Shot Capacity<\/p>\n

466 g Shot Weight \u2014 55% Above the Jomar IBM85S<\/em><\/p>\n

A single 55 mm screw with 22:1 L\/D and 180 mm stroke delivers 466 g per shot. Against the Jomar IBM85S<\/em> (300 g), that is 55% higher shot capacity on the same screw diameter. Against the BLOMA IBM85<\/em> (310 g), the ZQ80 delivers 50%+ more. This expands the range of container sizes and resins the machine covers without a screw change \u2014 including 500 ml to 1,000 ml formats in a single cycle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Platen & Cavity<\/p>\n

800 \u00d7 400 mm Platen \u2014 Up to 20 Cavities at 10 ml<\/p>\n

The 800 \u00d7 400 mm platen supports 20 cavities at 10 ml, 18 at 30 ml, 14 at 60 ml, and 12 at 100 ml. At 4 seconds dry cycle, a 12-cavity 100 ml configuration yields a theoretical 10,800 bottles\/hour under continuous production \u2014 throughput rates relevant to high-volume pharmaceutical vial and cosmetic sample-bottle lines served by IBM machines in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Installation Footprint<\/p>\n

2.0 m Machine Height \u2014 Lowest in This Comparison Class<\/p>\n

The ZQ80 stands 2.0 m tall \u2014 versus 3.41 m for the Jomar IBM85S<\/em>, 2.6 m for the SUMA 85iB<\/em>, and ~2.55 m for the BLOMA IBM85<\/em>. A 2.0 m machine installs under a standard 2.4 m suspended industrial ceiling with no structural modification \u2014 a hard constraint in many Canadian pharmaceutical cleanrooms and food-grade packaging facilities in Ontario and Quebec.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Process Efficiency<\/p>\n

Zero-Scrap Neck Formation on Every Cycle<\/p>\n

The IBM process forms the full neck geometry \u2014 threads, plug-seal lands, tamper bands \u2014 in the injection station. No flash trimming, no regrind stream. For Canadian food-grade and pharmaceutical lines where GMP compliance requires material traceability documentation, zero scrap also simplifies batch record management across high-cavity, multi-shift runs.<\/p>\n

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ZQ80 Full Technical Specifications<\/h2>\n
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Parameter<\/th>\nUnit<\/th>\nZQ80<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Injection System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\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
Injection Weight<\/td>\ng<\/td>\n466<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Heating Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Number of Barrel Zones<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n4 + N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Injection Clamping Force<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke (Injection)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Blow Clamping Force<\/td>\nkN<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Opening Stroke (Blowing)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Rotary Table Lifting Height<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Max. Platen Size (L \u00d7 W)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n800 \u00d7 400<\/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 Height Range<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n1 \u2013 2,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stripping Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Motor Power (dual)<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n18.5 + 18.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dry Cycle<\/td>\ns<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total Power<\/td>\nkW<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Operating Power<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n52 \u2013 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Others<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Min. Compressed Air Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0.8 \u2013 1.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Compressed Air Capacity<\/td>\nm\u00b3\/min<\/td>\n0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Water Flowage<\/td>\nm\u00b3\/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 \u00d7 W \u00d7 H)<\/td>\nm<\/td>\n4.5 \u00d7 1.6 \u00d7 2.0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Net Weight<\/td>\nTon<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ80 vs. Comparable IBM Machines<\/h2>\n

Third-party models listed for buyer reference and model selection only. ZI-QIANG does not manufacture or sell any third-party equipment. All brand names are trademarks of their respective owners.<\/p>\n

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ZQ80 \u00b7 ZI-QIANG<\/p>\n

Clamp Force<\/span>800 kN<\/span><\/div>\n
Injection Weight<\/span>466 g<\/span><\/div>\n
Screw Diameter<\/span>55 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Platen Size<\/span>800\u00d7400 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Height<\/span>2.0 m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IBM85S \u00b7 Jomar \u00b7 USA<\/em><\/p>\n

Clamp Force<\/span>680 kN \u221215%<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Injection Weight<\/span>300 g \u221236%<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Screw Diameter<\/span>55 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Platen Size<\/span>464\u00d7749 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Height<\/span>3.41 m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ80 \u00b7 ZI-QIANG<\/p>\n

Clamp Force<\/span>800 kN<\/span><\/div>\n
Injection Weight<\/span>466 g<\/span><\/div>\n
Screw Diameter<\/span>55 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Platen Size<\/span>800\u00d7400 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Height<\/span>2.0 m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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85iB \u00b7 SUMA \u00b7 Taiwan<\/em><\/p>\n

Clamp Force<\/span>720 kN \u221210%<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Injection Weight<\/span>333\u2013480 g<\/span><\/div>\n
Screw Diameter<\/span>50 \/ 60 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Platen Size<\/span>700\u00d7400 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Height<\/span>2.6 m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ80 \u00b7 ZI-QIANG<\/p>\n

Clamp Force<\/span>800 kN<\/span><\/div>\n
Injection Weight<\/span>466 g<\/span><\/div>\n
Screw Diameter<\/span>55 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Platen Size<\/span>800\u00d7400 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Height<\/span>2.0 m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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IBM85 \u00b7 BLOMA \u00b7 Korea<\/em><\/p>\n

Clamp Force<\/span>700 kN \u221213%<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Injection Weight<\/span>310 \/ 280 g \u221233\u201340%<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Screw Diameter<\/span>50 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Platen Size<\/span>620\u00d7430 mm<\/span><\/div>\n
Height<\/span>~2.55 m<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

* Third-party data from publicly available technical documentation. Verify current specs with respective manufacturers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ZQ80 Mould Cavity Reference<\/h2>\n

For reference only \u2014 actual cavitation depends on container geometry, wall thickness, and resin.<\/p>\n

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Volume<\/th>\n10 ml<\/th>\n30 ml<\/th>\n60 ml<\/th>\n100 ml<\/th>\n250 ml<\/th>\n500 ml<\/th>\n1,000 ml<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Max. Cavities<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n5\u20136<\/td>\n3\u20134<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Industries the ZQ80 IBM Machine Serves in Canada<\/h2>\n

The ZQ80 targets B2B packaging manufacturers, pharmaceutical contract packagers, and food-grade container operations running two or three shifts on formats between 10 ml and 1,000 ml. It ships to buyers across Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta with English documentation, export crating, and CE-compatible electrical specs as standard. For Canadian operations sourcing an IBM machine Canada<\/em> alternative \u2014 whether replacing an ageing Jomar IBM85S<\/em> or establishing a new line \u2014 the ZQ80 provides a documented specification baseline with factory pricing available on request.<\/p>\n

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Pharmaceutical Packaging<\/p>\n

Oral liquid bottles, eye-drop vials, tablet containers, and nasal spray bottles in PP or HDPE. At 20 cavities \u00d7 10 ml and 4-second dry cycle: up to 18,000 vials\/hour theoretically. Neck threads and plug-seal geometry formed in the injection station \u2014 directly supporting GMP batch traceability under Health Canada guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Cosmetics & Personal Care<\/p>\n

Perfume vials, pump-top lotion dispensers, roll-on deodorant containers in SAN, PMMA, or transparent PET. Wall thickness distribution set at the preform stage for consistent optical clarity across all cavities. Relevant to Canadian cosmetic brands in BC and Ontario sourcing injection blow molding machines for cosmetic packaging at this cavitation level.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Food & Beverage<\/p>\n

Condiment jars, honey dispensers, syrup bottles in PP or HDPE under CFIA-compliant food-grade production. Zero neck scrap on every cycle eliminates regrind stream management \u2014 simplifying material traceability and floor hygiene on Canadian food processing lines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lab & Medical Ware<\/p>\n

Wash bottles, specimen jars, laboratory flasks 250 ml\u20131,000 ml in PC or PETG. The 466 g shot weight covers 1,000 ml formats in a single cycle that the Jomar IBM85S<\/em> (300 g) cannot reach, making the ZQ80 a more direct fit for mid-volume laboratory ware lines evaluating an ibm machine for laboratory container manufacturing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Frequently Asked Questions \u2014 ZQ80 IBM Machine<\/h2>\n
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Q1 \u2014 How does the ZQ80 compare to the Jomar IBM85S on clamping force and shot weight?<\/p>\n

The ZQ80 delivers 800 kN vs the Jomar IBM85S<\/em>‘s 680 kN (+18%). On shot weight: 466 g vs 300 g (+55%) using the same 55 mm screw diameter. The ZQ80 covers 500 ml\u20131,000 ml containers in a single shot that the IBM85S<\/em> cannot reach at standard configuration \u2014 without a screw change.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q2 \u2014 Can the ZQ80 replace a Jomar IBM85S or SUMA 85iB currently in production?<\/p>\n

In most cases yes, subject to mould fitment review. The ZQ80’s 800 \u00d7 400 mm platen is comparable in area to the SUMA 85iB<\/em>‘s 700 \u00d7 400 mm. Moulds for those platforms may need minor dimensional adaptation. Share your current mould drawings at enquiry stage and we confirm fitment before order placement \u2014 standard practice for all IBM machine Canada replacement projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q3 \u2014 What does the angle divider do differently from a servo rotation system?<\/p>\n

A servo system uses an independent motor and encoder to index the turret. The ZQ80’s angle divider mechanically links turret lifting to the mould open\/close movement in one coordinated actuation \u2014 removing one independent actuator, reducing cumulative positioning error, and eliminating the periodic encoder recalibration servo systems require. For pharmaceutical operations where indexed position accuracy affects neck flash and thread concentricity, this is a maintainability and consistency advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q4 \u2014 What is the actual energy draw in production?<\/p>\n

The decoupled booster and hydraulic dual-circuit design means the ZQ80 runs at 52%\u201370% of its 55 kW installed capacity \u2014 effectively 28\u201338 kW during production. At Ontario’s industrial electricity rate of approximately CAD 0.09\u20130.12\/kWh (2025 ICI tariff), this is a calculable per-shift saving versus a conventional full-load 55 kW design. The dual 18.5 kW motors also allow one circuit to continue running during minor maintenance on the other, reducing unplanned downtime.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q5 \u2014 What hourly output on a 100 ml pharmaceutical bottle line?<\/p>\n

12 cavities \u00d7 4-second dry cycle = theoretical 10,800 bottles\/hour. Actual total cycle for 100 ml PP pharmaceutical formats typically runs 5\u20138 seconds including cooling, yielding 5,400\u20138,640 bottles\/hour at 12 cavities. Contact us with your bottle drawing and resin spec for a validated cycle time estimate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q6 \u2014 Does the ZQ80 meet Canadian cleanroom installation requirements?<\/p>\n

At 2.0 m tall, the ZQ80 fits within standard ISO Class 7\/8 cleanroom bay heights (typically 2.4 m suspended ceiling) without structural modification \u2014 unlike the Jomar IBM85S<\/em> at 3.41 m. Zero neck scrap eliminates trimming-related particulate risk. English documentation, CE-compatible electrical spec, and FAT reports are available on request for Health Canada GMP validation submissions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Q7 \u2014 Do you ship to buyers in Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia?<\/p>\n

Yes. We export the ZQ80 directly to Canadian buyers across Ontario, Quebec, BC, and Alberta. As an established injection blow molding machine manufacturer with direct export history to North America and Europe, we provide export documentation, commercial invoice, packing list, and Bill of Lading for CIF or FOB shipment to Canadian ports. Lead time and Incoterms confirmed at order stage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Ready to Source the ZQ80?<\/p>\n

Request ZQ80 IBM Machine Specifications and Factory Pricing<\/p>\n

Share your container volume, resin, target cavitation, and shift plan. Our engineering team responds within 2 business days with a matched ZQ80 configuration, cavity reference data, and a commercial proposal. Comparing against Jomar IBM85S<\/em>, SUMA 85iB<\/em>, Uniloy UIB120<\/em>, or BLOMA IBM85<\/em>? We supply a direct spec comparison on request. Canadian buyers in Ontario, Quebec, and BC welcome.<\/p>\n

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