Description
Precision 3-Station IBM with Zero Scrap, Injection-Molded Neck Finish, and 100% Oil-Free GMP-Compliant Pharmaceutical Grade Output.
GMP Plant Planning: The ZQ60HE All-Electric Paradigm
In the ultra-strict pharmaceutical packaging sector, the presence of hydraulic oil is a critical contamination risk. The Ever-power ZQ60HE represents a quantum leap in cleanroom manufacturing as a fully electric IBM machine (Injection Blow Molding). All machine movements are driven entirely by servo motors, with absolutely no hydraulic oil involved. This makes it the definitive platform for Class 100,000 cleanrooms.
Operating on a pure, non-stretch 3-station cycle (Injection – Blow – Stripping), the ZQ60HE utilizes a unique bottom-up design that ensures no lubricating oil exists above the mold area, perfectly meeting the hygienic requirements for medical grade plastic bottles. By forming the preform via an electric-cylinder-driven injection unit, it guarantees a 100% precise neck finish for perfect induction sealing, while maintaining a mathematically uniform wall thickness deviation of ≤±1%.
IBM Process Decision Guide: Why Choose Pure Electric IBM?
As a seasoned injection blow molding machine supplier, we dictate that capital equipment must align with polymer science. For portfolios requiring <500ml capacities, thick-walled polyolefins (HDPE/PP), and zero-defect medical hygiene, IBM is superior to EBM and ISBM.
| Process Attribute | Ever-power IBM (ZQ60HE) | EBM (Extrusion Blow) | ISBM (Injection Stretch) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scrap Generation | Zero Scrap. No deflashing needed. | Produces 20-40% flash; mandates dusty regrind. | Zero Scrap. |
| Neck Finish Integrity | Injection-Molded. Absolute SPI precision. | Calibrated blow pin; susceptible to ovality. | Injection-Molded. |
| Forming Kinematics | Pure Radial Expansion ONLY. No stretch stress. | Continuous extrusion drop + mold pinch. | Requires mechanical axial stretch rod. |
| Base Integrity | Seamless, high-impact convex base. | Pinch-off weld seam (structural weak point). | Injection gate vestige remains. |
| Target Polymers | HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, PC. | PE, PVC, PP. | Exclusively engineered for PET. |
ZQ60HE Core Technical Specifications
Replacing traditional hydraulics with an array of high-torque servo motors, the ZQ60HE features an adjustable clamping force from 40 to 80 tons (400-800 KN) to meet highly specific product requirements.
| System Category | Name | Unit | ZQ60HE Parameters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Injection System | Screw Diameter | mm | 45/50 |
| Screw L/D | % | 22:1 | |
| Injection weight | g | 280/360 | |
| Heating power | KW | 10.3+4 | |
| Number of barrel zone | – | 3+N | |
| Injection stroke | mm | 200 | |
| Clamping System | Clamping force of injection | KN | 400-800 |
| Opening stroke for injection | mm | 140 | |
| Clamping force of blowing | KN | 200 | |
| Opening stroke for blowing | mm | 140 | |
| Mould Specifications | Max. Platen size (LxW) | mm | 600×420 |
| Mold thickness | mm | 240 | |
| Dia. of bottle | mm | 120 | |
| Bottle height | mm | 220 | |
| Suitable bottle height (Volume) | ml | 1-2000 | |
| Stripping stroke | mm | 220 | |
| Power & Cycle | Dry cycle | S | 2.5 |
| Total Power | KW | 90 | |
| Operating power | % | 15-25 | |
| Utilities & Size | Min. Air pressure | MPa | 0.8-1.2 |
| Dimension (L x W x H) | M | 3 x 1.3 x 1.7 | |
| Net weight | Ton | 6 | |
| Servo Motor Configuration | Injection Servo Motor | KW | 22 |
| Material Feeding Servo Motor | KW | 18 | |
| Clamping Servo Motor | KW | 15KW+15KW | |
| Carriage Movement Servo Motor | KW | 1 | |
| Ejector Servo Motor | KW | 0.4 | |
| Rotary Servo Motor | KW | 2.9 |
Smart Manufacturing: The All-Electric Advantage
By transitioning to an all-electric servo architecture, the ZQ60HE achieves performance metrics impossible for traditional hydraulic models:
- 20% Faster Cycle Times: For a standard 30ml bottle, cycle time is reduced to just 8.2 seconds per cycle. This translates to an output of 105,000 bottles in 24 hours, with maximum daily output reaching up to 115,000 bottles.
- 30% Lower Energy Consumption: Operating power is incredibly efficient at just 15-25% of the total 90 KW load. For 30ml bottles, energy consumption is approximately 12 kWh per hour.
- Absolute Encoder Precision: The servo system utilizes absolute encoders, ensuring high repeatability and exact positional accuracy, drastically extending mold life.
- Electric Cylinder Injection: The injection unit is driven by an electric cylinder, offering enhanced injection stability and significantly reduced maintenance costs over traditional hydraulic rams.
✔ Zero Flash / No Trimming Required
Embrace true no scrap blow molding. Every container drops from the machine completely finished, maintaining absolute cleanroom hygiene by eradicating regrind dust.
✔ Injection Molded Neck = 100% Seal Integrity
Threads are formed perfectly inside the high-pressure injection mold. No post-process trimming guarantees an airtight, child-resistant closure every time.
✔ Independent Core Rod Temperature Control
Precision thermal channels within the core rods extract internal heat rapidly, providing master-level control over polymer distribution and locking in uniform wall thickness.
Working Principle: The Non-Stretch 3-Station Cycle
The ZQ60HE utilizes a continuous, fully automated cycle to transform raw pellets into sterilized containers without human intervention or stretch-rod stress.
- Station 1: Preform Injection. Molten resin is injected via the electric cylinder. The 3+N hot runner heating zones precisely control melt viscosity, locking in the thread geometry instantly.
- Station 2: Blow Molding. Indexed by the 2.9 KW rotary servo motor, high-pressure air forces the plastic against the chilled Mg-Al mold walls. Core rod internal cooling channels rapidly extract heat, freezing the molecular structure.
- Station 3: Automated Stripping. The servo ejector smoothly strips the bottles. Crucially, the rear of the conveyor can be connected to a visual inspection system for checking foreign particles, insufficient material at the bottle mouth, and uneven bottle bottoms—enabling unattended, fully automated operation.
Applications & Material Suitability Matrix
The IBM process is explicitly engineered for non-PET polyolefins. The ZQ60HE seamlessly processes HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS, PCTG, EVA, and Eco-friendly Corn Material.
- Pharmaceutical Bottles: Sterile eye drop vials, solid-dose pill packers, and liquid medication containers demanding absolute GMP compliance.
- Cosmetics Packaging: Ultra-thick-walled PS premium cream jars, mascara tubes, and roll-on applicator bottles.
- Food & Daily Chemicals: Lactic acid bacteria beverage bottles, wide-mouth supplement jars, and precision hotel amenities.
Turnkey Custom Mold Solutions
Through our dedicated precision IBM molding solutions division, we offer in-house CNC machining for the 600x420mm tooling plates. Whether you need an entirely new array or a Replacement mold, our molds utilize Mg-Al alloys for rapid cycle thermal dissipation.
Industry Certification & Compliance
The ZQ60HE is customizable according to specific customer needs while maintaining strict regulatory adherence. It holds FDA Contact Material Compliance for all polymer-contact surfaces and fully meets the CE Machinery Directive.
5-Step ZQ60HE Selection Guide (IBM Specific)
Use this methodology to confirm the all-electric ZQ60HE aligns perfectly with your cleanroom production.
① Confirm Bottle Volume & Neck Size (IBM Sweet Spot: <500ml)
The ZQ60HE generates maximum ROI when producing high-cavity layouts of 10ml to 500ml medical/cosmetic containers where zero-oil environments are mandatory.
② Select Material Type (Non-PET Focus)
Validate your resin. The non-stretch IBM cycle is expressly designed for HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, and ABS. (Projects requiring PET biaxial orientation must utilize ISBM).
③ Determine Daily Output Target
Forecast yield using the electric machine’s rapid 8.2s cycle time for 30ml bottles, establishing a baseline of up to 115,000 bottles per day.
④ Match Tooling to the 600x420mm Platen
Map your cavities. The adjustable 40 to 80 tons clamping force allows dynamic mold integration depending on the specific multi-cavity layout.
⑤ Choose Cleanroom Auxiliary Equipment
To protect pharmaceutical integrity, utilize an oil-free compressor for pharmaceutical packaging alongside automated optical vision inspection systems.
Turnkey Installation, Debugging & Automation
Deploying a fully electric asset guarantees a cleaner installation. Our field engineers conduct exhaustive Pre-Installation Checklists, verifying foundation leveling and 90 KW power grid capacities.
During Initial Debugging, we strictly lock the Process Parameter Window, utilizing the absolute encoders to map the 3-station indexing precisely. Finally, we integrate the downstream automation. The rear of the conveyor can be connected to side-leak testers, labeling machines, and automatic packaging equipment, ensuring your pharmaceutical bottle making machine operates entirely unattended.
