{"id":1002,"date":"2026-07-03T06:14:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isbm-blow-molding.com\/?post_type=product&p=1002"},"modified":"2026-07-03T06:31:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T06:31:59","slug":"ep-zq40-injection-blow-molding-machine-european-style","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/isbm-blow-molding.com\/es\/product\/ep-zq40-injection-blow-molding-machine-european-style\/","title":{"rendered":"M\u00e1quina de moldeo por inyecci\u00f3n-soplado EP-ZQ40 (estilo europeo)"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n

<\/p>\n

Product Overviews<\/h2>\n

The EP-ZQ40 sits at the entry point of Korea Ever-Power’s full m\u00e1quina de moldeo por inyecci\u00f3n-soplado<\/a> line, but entry-level does not mean compromised. Built to the same European structural standard as the larger ZQ60, ZQ80, ZQ110 and ZQ135 platforms, the ZQ40 delivers 400 KN injection clamping force \u2014 a figure that exceeds the industry standard for this machine class by 20\u201330%. The compact body (3.5 \u00d7 1.3 \u00d7 1.7 m, 3.8 tonnes) makes the ZQ40 the most space-efficient model in the ZQ series, well suited to Korean pharmaceutical contract packaging lines where cleanroom floor space is a genuine constraint, Korean cosmetic OEM factories operating multi-line formats, and Korean food packaging producers who need precision neck finish quality that extrusion blow moulding cannot reliably deliver at the 10\u2013100 ml volume range.<\/p>\n

\"M\u00e1quina<\/p>\n

The EP-ZQ40 handles the full Korean daily-use packaging material spectrum: HDPE for pharmaceutical and food applications; LDPE for squeeze-type containers; PP and PS (including lactic-acid bacteria-grade PS for Korean probiotic dairy packaging); high-transparency PS; ABS for premium cosmetic jars; EVA; PCTG; and environmentally certified corn-based materials. No other blow moulding technology \u2014 including PET injection stretch blow moulding \u2014 matches the EP-ZQ40’s material breadth at this container volume range. Container volume runs from 1 ml (Korean single-dose ophthalmic ampoule) to 1,500 ml (Korean soy sauce, Korean honey, Korean daily shampoo), with cavity count from 9 cavities at 10 ml down to 1 cavity at 1,000 ml, making the ZQ40 commercially viable for runs where high per-cycle output would be inefficient at the 1 L+ volume range. The 3.5-second dry cycle \u2014 the shortest in the ZQ hydraulic series \u2014 gives the ZQ40 a production speed advantage that more than compensates for its smaller maximum cavity count relative to the ZQ60 and above at the same unit volume.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Technical Specifications \u2014 EP-ZQ40<\/h2>\n

The following parameters represent the rated specifications of the EP-ZQ40 at standard production conditions. All data are drawn from Korea Ever-Power’s engineering documentation for the ZQ40 platform. Customers are advised to confirm utility supply availability (compressed air capacity, cooling water flow rate, electrical supply) against these figures during site preparation. Parameters are for reference; Korea Ever-Power reserves the right to make improvements without prior notice.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Art\u00edculo<\/th>\nUnidad<\/th>\nEP-ZQ40<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Sistema de inyecci\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Di\u00e1metro del tornillo<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n40 \/ 45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Relaci\u00f3n L\/D del tornillo<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peso de inyecci\u00f3n<\/td>\ngramo<\/td>\n190 \/ 260<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potencia de calentamiento<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n7.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
N\u00famero de zonas de barril<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n3+N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accidente cerebrovascular por inyecci\u00f3n<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sistema de sujeci\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuerza de sujeci\u00f3n \u2014 Inyecci\u00f3n<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carrera de apertura: Inyecci\u00f3n<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n165<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fuerza de sujeci\u00f3n \u2014 Soplado<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Golpe de apertura: Soplar<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Altura del elevador de mesa giratoria<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Moho<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tama\u00f1o m\u00e1ximo de la platina (L\u00d7A)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n480 \u00d7 340<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grosor del molde<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Di\u00e1metro m\u00e1ximo de la botella<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Altura m\u00e1xima de la botella<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Volumen de botella adecuado<\/td>\nml<\/td>\n1 \u2013 1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trazo de desprendimiento<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Energ\u00eda, servicios p\u00fablicos y dimensiones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presi\u00f3n hidr\u00e1ulica<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potencia del motor<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ciclo seco<\/td>\ns<\/td>\n3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Potencia total<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n20<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Relaci\u00f3n de potencia operativa<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n52 \u2013 70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presi\u00f3n m\u00ednima de aire<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0,7 \u2013 1,2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Capacidad de aire comprimido<\/td>\nM\u00b3\/min<\/td>\n0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flujo de agua de refrigeraci\u00f3n<\/td>\nM\u00b3\/h<\/td>\n3.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Presi\u00f3n del agua de refrigeraci\u00f3n<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0,3 \u2013 0,4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dimensiones (largo \u00d7 ancho \u00d7 alto)<\/td>\nMETRO<\/td>\n3.5 \u00d7 1.3 \u00d7 1.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Peso de la m\u00e1quina<\/td>\nTonelada<\/td>\n3.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

EP-ZQ40 Cavity Count Reference by Bottle Volume<\/h3>\n

(Solo a t\u00edtulo informativo; el n\u00famero real de cavidades depende de la geometr\u00eda de la botella y del dise\u00f1o del molde).<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Volumen por botella<\/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
Caries m\u00e1ximas<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n2<\/td>\n1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Los par\u00e1metros son solo de referencia. Korea Ever-Power se reserva el derecho de modificar las especificaciones sin previo aviso debido a las continuas mejoras del producto.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Working Principle: 3-Station Injection Blow Molding Process<\/h2>\n

\"EP-ZQ40<\/p>\n

The EP-ZQ40 uses a 3-station rotary turret process where injection, blow moulding and bottle stripping operate simultaneously in a single, continuous cycle. All three actions proceed in parallel \u2014 meaning the ZQ40 is not idle at any point in the cycle after reaching steady-state production. This concurrent operation is the reason the 3.5-second dry cycle translates to significantly higher throughput than cycle time alone would suggest.<\/p>\n

Estaci\u00f3n 1 \u2014 Inyecci\u00f3n de preformas<\/h3>\n

Molten plastic resin \u2014 delivered from the barrel by the 40 mm or 45 mm screw at 190\u2013260 g shot weight \u2014 is injected into the preform cavity under 400 KN clamping force. The bottle neck finish (screw thread, snap, or luer) is formed and dimensionally locked at this station with the precision that only injection moulding achieves: neck tolerances held to \u00b10.05 mm, sealing surfaces without parting-line flash, and thread geometry fully formed in a single shot. After controlled cooling, the injection mould opens and the mandrel \u2014 carrying the semi-solid preform at its tip \u2014 rotates 120 degrees to the blow station. The preform enters blow moulding while still retaining residual heat from injection, eliminating any need for reheating.<\/p>\n

Estaci\u00f3n 2 \u2014 Moldeo por soplado<\/h3>\n

At the blow station, air is delivered through the mandrel core into the preform, inflating it radially against the chilled blow cavity walls under 60 KN blow clamping force. The mould cavity shape and surface texture are replicated with high fidelity onto the finished bottle body \u2014 including embossed logos, graduation markings, and label panels. Because injection blow moulding uses no parison cutoff (unlike extrusion blow moulding), the bottle base exits with a clean, fully convex profile and no weld line weakness at the base centre. Once the bottle reaches the target form and core temperature, the blow mould opens and the mandrel rotates to the stripping station, carrying the finished bottle.<\/p>\n

Estaci\u00f3n 3 \u2014 Desmontaje de botellas<\/h3>\n

The finished bottle is mechanically stripped from the mandrel at the stripping station and transferred to the output conveyor, where it can be directed to automated visual inspection, side-leak testing, labelling or filling downstream. After stripping, the mandrel immediately rotates back to Station 1 to accept the next preform injection shot. The three stations execute all three operations in parallel \u2014 preform injection, bottle blowing, and bottle stripping occur simultaneously on three separate mandrel sets \u2014 producing one complete bottle per cycle per cavity. At the ZQ40’s 3.5-second dry cycle for a standard pharmaceutical bottle format, a 6-cavity mould at 100 ml produces approximately 6,170 bottles per operating hour at standard fill efficiency.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

What is Injection Blow Molding?<\/h2>\n

Injection blow molding (IBM) is a one-step hollow plastic container manufacturing process that produces finished bottles directly from plastic resin without generating any flash or offcut waste. It begins with injection moulding a precision preform around a steel mandrel, then inflating that preform by air pressure in a blow cavity to its final bottle shape, and finally stripping the finished bottle from the mandrel for output. The process is fundamentally different from both injection stretch blow moulding (which adds a vertical stretch rod between preform and blow stations) and extrusion blow moulding (which extrudes a parison that is then cut and blown). Injection blow moulding occupies its own distinct performance space: it produces no flash scrap, delivers superior neck finish accuracy, and supports a much broader material range than PET-focused stretch blow moulding.<\/p>\n

\"Korea<\/p>\n

The materials that injection blow molding handles are what distinguish it commercially. HDPE (high-density polyethylene) is the standard pharmaceutical container material across Korean and global pharmacopoeia \u2014 HDPE’s chemical inertness, moisture barrier, and compatibility with sterilisation methods make it the default for oral liquid medicine, ophthalmic drops, nasal sprays, and vitamin supplements. LDPE’s flexibility is appropriate for squeeze-type dispensing containers. PP handles hot-fill and sterilisation-compatible packaging \u2014 Korean probiotic drink single-serve bottles, Korean pharmaceutical syringe bodies, Korean food contact microwave containers. PS in food-contact grade serves Korean dairy single-serve cups and Korean lactic acid bacteria beverage containers; high-transparency PS provides glass-like clarity for premium cosmetics at a lower cost than PCTG. ABS delivers the surface hardness, impact resistance, and dimensional stability required for Korean premium cosmetic jar bodies where drop-test performance and premium hand-feel both matter. EVA handles flexible specialty formats. PCTG \u2014 a glycol-modified copolyester \u2014 combines glass-like optical clarity with chemical resistance broader than PET, serving Korean premium cosmetics, Korean laboratory reagent bottles, and Korean food storage formats.<\/p>\n

What injection blow molding cannot do is equally important to understand for correct machine selection. IBM does not biaxially orient the polymer the way injection stretch blow moulding does, so IBM containers are not used for carbonated beverage production where biaxial PET orientation is required for CO\u2082 pressure retention. IBM is also not suited to tall, narrow-neck formats where the preform-to-bottle stretch ratio is very high (typically above 3:1 height ratio) \u2014 those formats belong to ISBM. IBM’s strength is wide-mouth jars, short opaque pharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic jars, and daily chemical containers at volumes below approximately 2,000 ml where the material breadth and neck precision of IBM are the dominant performance criteria.<\/p>\n

\"COMPONENTES<\/p>\n

Injection Blow Molding vs Injection Stretch Blow Moulding: Which Suits Your Application?<\/h2>\n

Korea Ever-Power manufactures both IBM machines (the ZQ series including the EP-ZQ40) and ISBM machines (the HGY and HGYS series, available in the Gama de m\u00e1quinas ISBM de 4 estaciones<\/a>). Selecting the correct process technology is the first decision in any new packaging line investment. The table below summarises the key selection criteria.<\/p>\n

\"M\u00e1quina<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Criterio de selecci\u00f3n<\/th>\nIBM (EP-ZQ40)<\/th>\nISBM (Serie HGY)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Materiales primarios<\/td>\nHDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS, EVA, PCTG<\/td>\nPET, PETG, PCTG, Trit\u00e1n, PC, PP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Orientaci\u00f3n biaxial<\/td>\nNo stretch rod \u2014 no biaxial orientation<\/td>\nVertical stretch rod \u2014 biaxial orientation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottle wall properties<\/td>\nUniform, non-oriented \u2014 good for opaque containers<\/td>\nBiaxially oriented \u2014 high clarity, higher barrier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Precisi\u00f3n del acabado del cuello<\/td>\nMoldeado por inyecci\u00f3n: m\u00e1xima precisi\u00f3n<\/td>\nMoldeado por inyecci\u00f3n: m\u00e1xima precisi\u00f3n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flash \/ chatarra<\/td>\nZero flash \u2014 zero scrap<\/td>\nZero flash \u2014 zero scrap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Typical applications<\/td>\nPharmaceutical bottles, cosmetic jars, daily chemical, food containers<\/td>\nPET cosmetic serum bottles, CSD bottles, beverage, premium cosmetic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Producci\u00f3n de frascos de boca ancha<\/td>\nExcelente<\/td>\nPossible but complex<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Carbonated beverage (CSD)<\/td>\nNo apto<\/td>\nSuitable (PET\/PETG)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Machine stations<\/td>\n3 (Injection \u2013 Blow \u2013 Strip)<\/td>\n3 or 4 (adds Conditioning)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

For Korean packaging buyers whose primary need is pharmaceutical container production, cosmetic jar manufacturing, or daily chemical bottle lines using HDPE, PP, PS, or ABS \u2014 injection blow molding on the EP-ZQ40 is the correct and most cost-efficient technology choice. For Korean buyers who need crystal-clear PET cosmetic serum bottles, PET water bottles with biaxial orientation clarity, or PETG premium packaging \u2014 the HGY ISBM series is the appropriate platform. Korea Ever-Power’s engineering team can assess your specific bottle requirements and recommend the correct technology without commercial bias toward either product line \u2014 contact us at isbm-blow-molding.com<\/a> for a free technical consultation.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

Application Fields of IBM Machine<\/h2>\n
\n
\n

\"HDPE<\/p>\n

Pharmaceutical Industry<\/h3>\n

HDPE and PP medicine bottles for Korean quasi-drug and Korean GMP-compliant pharmaceutical lines. Eye drop bottles (PP or LDPE, 5\u201330 ml), oral liquid vials (HDPE, 30\u2013150 ml), vitamin supplement containers (HDPE, 100\u2013500 ml), and multi-dose liquid medicine bottles (HDPE, 100\u2013500 ml). The EP-ZQ40’s injection-moulded neck finish produces threaded and snap-fit closures with the dimensional consistency that Korean KFDA container qualification requires.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

\"ABS<\/p>\n

Cosm\u00e9ticos y cuidado personal<\/h3>\n

ABS and PCTG wide-mouth cosmetic jars for Korean K-Beauty cream packaging; PP lotion bottles and pump-top containers; high-transparency PS serum bottles for Korean functional cosmetics channels; HDPE and LDPE conditioner and shampoo containers for Korean daily haircare lines. The EP-ZQ40’s 9-cavity capability at 10 ml is commercially suited to Korean cosmetic OEM factories producing sample sizes and travel-format containers alongside their regular production runs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Food Packaging<\/h3>\n

Food-contact-grade HDPE and PP containers for Korean honey, Korean soy sauce, Korean cooking oil, Korean condiment sauces, Korean infant nutrition supplements, and Korean herbal extract packaging. The EP-ZQ40’s clean base profile (no weld line from extrusion cutoff) and injection-moulded wide-mouth neck geometry are particularly valued in Korean premium food packaging where base integrity and neck seal quality are both commercial requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\n

Daily Chemical and Chemical Industry<\/h3>\n

HDPE and PP containers for Korean household cleaning products, Korean personal hygiene items, Korean surface disinfectants, and Korean industrial reagent packaging. PS (lactic acid bacteria grade) bottles for Korean probiotic dairy products and Korean functional beverage single-serve containers. The EP-ZQ40 handles the chemical contact requirements of industrial cleaning formulations in HDPE with the dimensional consistency that Korean automated filling lines require for tamper-evident and child-resistant closure fitment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\"Tipos<\/p>\n

Essential Matching Components for the EP-ZQ40<\/h2>\n

A high-output injection blow molding machine requires a matched ecosystem of auxiliary components. Korea Ever-Power provides the following matching components as part of the complete EP-ZQ40 production line package.<\/p>\n

\"ZQ<\/p>\n

    \n
  • ZQ Series IBM Moulds (Injection Mould + Blow Mould + Mandrel Set)<\/strong>
    \nThe ZQ40-compatible mould set is manufactured in Korea Ever-Power’s precision mould workshop, using 4Cr13 stainless steel or imported S136 alloy steel for the injection cavity body and preform tooling \u2014 material grades that deliver corrosion resistance, mirror-polish capability (Ra \u2264 0.05 \u03bcm for pharmaceutical bottle cavities), and service life exceeding 1 million cycles under standard HDPE\/PP production conditions. Blow mould bodies can be supplied in magnesium-aluminium alloy for improved cooling cycle efficiency. Every ZQ40 mould set is trial-moulded on the EP-ZQ40 platform before shipment, with a 500-piece sample run and dimensional report confirming that neck OD, thread pitch and body diameter all meet the drawing specification before the mould leaves the factory.<\/li>\n
  • Oil-Free Air Compressor (0.7\u20131.2 MPa, 0.7 M\u00b3\/min minimum capacity)<\/strong>
    \nThe EP-ZQ40 requires 0.7\u20131.2 MPa compressed air at 0.7 M\u00b3\/min minimum for the blow station and for turret rotation pneumatics. For Korean pharmaceutical and Korean food-grade production, an oil-free screw compressor is mandatory \u2014 any oil contamination in the blow air contacts the bottle interior during blowing and risks contaminating the pharmaceutical or food product. Korea Ever-Power recommends and can supply matched oil-free screw air compressors rated for the EP-ZQ40’s air demand, complete with aftercooler and desiccant air drying system, to ensure Class 0 oil-free air quality at the blow station inlet.<\/li>\n
  • Mould Temperature Controller and Chiller<\/strong>
    \nPrecise and stable mould temperature is the most important process variable for consistent wall thickness distribution and surface finish in injection blow molding. The EP-ZQ40 requires 3.5 M\u00b3\/h cooling water at 0.3\u20130.4 MPa for the injection mould and blow mould circuits. Korea Ever-Power supplies matched mould temperature controllers for the injection mould circuit (typically set at 20\u201340\u00b0C for HDPE, higher for PP) and water chillers for the blow mould circuit where below-ambient cooling temperatures improve cycle time and bottle dimensional stability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \"IBM-molde-3\"<\/p>\n

    \u00bfPor qu\u00e9 elegir Korea Ever-Power para su inversi\u00f3n en IBM?<\/h2>\n