EP-ZQ60 IBM Machine — Replacement for Bloma IBM50

PP and HDPE tablet, syrup and oral liquid bottles at 30–500 ml. EP-ZQ60 at 383 g shot weight runs 10 cavities at 60 ml format (25 g/bottle: 250 g total) versus Bloma IBM50 at 240 g limited to 9 cavities (225 g). At 8 cavities and 100 ml: EP-ZQ60 supports heavier-wall formats up to 47 g per bottle (376 g total); IBM50 ceiling at 240 g limits this format to 30 g per bottle maximum. Closed injection-to-stripping cycle satisfies Korean MFDS GMP handling requirements.

PCTG crystal-clear eye serum droppers (10–30 ml, 12–14 cavities), facial essence vials (30–60 ml, 10–12 cavities), nail oil dropper bottles and premium BB cream pumps. S136 SPI A1 mould option delivers 0.8–1.6% ASTM D1003 haze at 0.5–0.6 mm body wall — the glass-look optical standard Korean luxury K-beauty brands specify and Bloma IBM50-class H13 tooling cannot achieve.

PP shampoo, body wash, hand sanitiser and fragrance body mist at 100–500 ml. EP-ZQ60 at 383 g runs 5 cavities at 500 ml (55 g/bottle: 275 g within limit) and 8 cavities at 100 ml (30 g/bottle: 240 g within limit). Bloma IBM50 at 240 g runs the same 100 ml format at 8 cavities at 30 g/bottle exactly at limit — with zero wall-weight headroom for heavier grades.

PP and HDPE supplement capsule, probiotic and vitamin containers at 60–500 ml in 3–10 cavity configurations. Korea Ever-Power supplies food-contact documentation (Korean MFDS, FDA 21 CFR 177.1520, EU 10/2011) at programme commencement for Korean and international product registration.

Q1: Will existing Bloma IBM50 mould tooling transfer to the EP-ZQ60?

Not without assessment. Bloma IBM50 platen is 620 × 430 mm versus EP-ZQ60 600 × 390 mm. While the platen area is comparable, mandrel pitch, mould thickness (220 mm on EP-ZQ60), bolt-hole pattern and mandrel diameter configuration differ. Send Bloma IBM50 mould base drawings for a Korea Ever-Power dimensional compatibility assessment — we advise within 5 working days at no cost.

Q2: Both EP-ZQ60 and Bloma IBM50 offer a 50 mm screw — how does EP-ZQ60 achieve 383 g vs IBM50 240 g at the same screw diameter?

At identical screw diameter, injection weight is governed by barrel L/D ratio and effective injection stroke. Korea Ever-Power EP-ZQ60 barrel L/D is 22:1 with an injection stroke calibrated to deliver 383 g at 50 mm screw. Bloma IBM50-class at 50 mm achieves 240 g — indicating a shorter effective injection stroke in the Bloma barrel design. The 60% shot weight advantage EP-ZQ60 holds over IBM50-class at the same screw diameter is a fundamental barrel design difference. Buyers considering a Bloma IBM50 should specifically confirm the maximum achievable injection weight at 50 mm screw for their target bottle weight and cavity count before comparing to EP-ZQ60 at 383 g.

Q3: What is the EP-ZQ60 machine and mould tooling lead time from Korea Ever-Power?

Machine: 50–65 working days from order confirmation and deposit receipt. Mould tooling: 40–50 working days (H13 SPI B1 for standard PP/HDPE) or 55–70 working days (S136 SPI A1 for PCTG crystal-clear pharmaceutical and luxury K-beauty cosmetic). Machine and mould are manufactured in parallel for simultaneous T1 trial commissioning at Korea Ever-Power before shipment.

Q4: How many more cavities does EP-ZQ60 provide vs Bloma IBM50 for 60 ml pharmaceutical PP syrup bottles?

For a standard 60 ml pharmaceutical PP syrup bottle at 25 g per preform: EP-ZQ60 at 383 g maximum runs 10 cavities (10 × 25 g = 250 g within limit — confirmed from EP-ZQ60 cavity table at 60 ml = 10 cavities). Bloma IBM50 at 240 g maximum runs 9 cavities (9 × 25 g = 225 g within limit). EP-ZQ60's 10th cavity against IBM50's 9 cavities is an 11% output increase at identical cycle time and energy — and this advantage grows as preform weight increases (heavier-wall pharmaceutical grades at 30 g per preform: EP-ZQ60 at 383 g still runs 10 cavities at 300 g total; IBM50 at 240 g is limited to 8 cavities at 240 g, giving EP-ZQ60 a 25% output advantage).

Q5: Does EP-ZQ60 1.8 m height qualify for Korean pharmaceutical GMP cleanroom installation without ceiling modification?

Yes, for standard Korean pharmaceutical GMP cleanrooms with 2.4–2.7 m ceiling height. EP-ZQ60 at 1.8 m leaves 0.6–0.9 m overhead clearance, satisfying barrel heater element replacement access requirements (typically 0.4–0.5 m minimum above heater bands), overhead conveyor integration clearance, and HVAC unidirectional air flow maintenance above the machine. Bloma IBM50-class at 2.55 m height leaves only 0–0.15 m clearance in a 2.4–2.7 m cleanroom — below the minimum required for any overhead maintenance activity, requiring ceiling modification before Bloma IBM50-class installation can proceed.

Q6: What pharmaceutical GMP documentation does Korea Ever-Power provide with EP-ZQ60?

Machine data sheet; factory acceptance test (FAT) report on buyer-specified resin and cavity format; CE marking certificate; ISO 9001:2015 certificate; PP resin CoA with Korean MFDS food container registration and KP plastic container standard test from KOLAS-accredited laboratory; PCTG Eastman TX1001 FDA 21 CFR 177.2490 food contact letter + EU 10/2011 Declaration of Conformity. IQ/OQ documentation template available on request.

Q7: What after-sales service does Korea Ever-Power provide in Korea for EP-ZQ60 machines?

Korea Ever-Power Ansan-si, Gyeonggi-do service base: one week on-site commissioning and operator training at buyer's facility; 24/7 remote PLC VPN diagnostic access for 90 days post-commissioning with 2-hour software response SLA; same-day spare parts dispatch for common wear items within Korea; scheduled preventive maintenance visits on annual service contract. This in-country service response capability is a practical competitive advantage versus Bloma IBM50-class machines where service scheduling and spare parts logistics depend on Bloma's own service availability.

Q8: What PCTG optical quality does EP-ZQ60 with S136 SPI A1 tooling achieve?

0.8–1.6% ASTM D1003 integrating sphere haze at 0.5–0.6 mm body wall, verified on Korea Ever-Power ZQ-series T1 trials with PCTG Eastman TX1001 at 252 °C barrel and 20 °C blow mould cooling water. Bloma IBM50-class standard H13 tooling typically achieves 3–5% haze at comparable wall thickness — above the 2% threshold that Korean luxury K-beauty eye serum and nail oil dropper vial brands specify. The S136 SPI A1 option is available as a standard upgrade on every EP-ZQ60 order.

Q9: How does EP-ZQ60 mould changeover time compare to Bloma IBM50?

A complete EP-ZQ60 cavity swap (injection cavity block, mandrel core rod set, blow cavity) takes approximately 60–90 minutes with a two-person crew. Pre-heating the replacement injection cavity on an adjacent temperature controller while the current production cavity is running reduces total changeover to approximately 40–50 minutes. This changeover time is comparable to Bloma IBM50-class figures for the same tooling scope, as both machines share the same 3-station European IBM mould changeover procedure (injection cavity, mandrel assembly, blow cavity sequence).

Q10: Which Korea Ever-Power EP-ZQ model replaces Bloma IBM85 and IBM135?

EP-ZQ80 (800 kN, screw 55 mm, max shot 466 g, platen 800 × 400 mm, total power 55 kW, machine 4.5 × 1.6 × 2.0 m, 10 T) replaces Bloma IBM85-class (700 kN, screw 50 mm, shot 310/280 g, platen 620 × 430 mm). EP-ZQ110 (1,100 kN, screw 65 mm, max shot 540 g, platen 1100 × 460 mm, total power 80 kW, machine 5.0 × 1.8 × 2.2 m, 15 T) replaces Bloma IBM135-class (1,250 kN, screw 70 mm, shot 560 g, platen 900 × 480 mm). See the IBM machine replacement guide for dedicated comparison pages.