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European Series \u2014 Industrial Packaging Solutions<\/p>\n

EP-European 4.5×1.6x2M Injection Blow Molding Machine<\/h2>\n

Full European-style structure with 20\u201330% higher clamping force than comparable industry models. The best injection blow molding machine choice for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and chemical packaging operations in Colombia and across Latin America.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

1. Main Technical Parameters \u2014 EP-European (EP80 Platform)<\/h2>\n

All specifications below correspond to the EP-European 4.5×1.6x2M model. Parameters are for reference; the manufacturer reserves the right to update specifications as engineering improvements are applied.<\/p>\n

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Injection System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDiam\u00e8tre de la vis<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nScrew L\/D<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n22:1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nInjection Weight<\/td>\ng<\/td>\n466<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPuissance de chauffage<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n18<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNumber of Barrel Zones<\/td>\n\u2014<\/td>\n4+N<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nInjection Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n180<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clamping System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nClamping Force of Injection<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOpening Stroke for Injection<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nClamping Force of Blowing<\/td>\nKN<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOpening Stroke for Blowing<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n140<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nLifting Height of Rotary Table<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n70<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mould<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMax. Platen Size (L\u00d7W)<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n800\u00d7400<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMold Thickness<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n280<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMax. Bottle Diameter<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n120<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nMax. Bottle Height<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n220<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSuitable Bottle Volume<\/td>\nml<\/td>\n1\u20132000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nStripping Stroke<\/td>\nmm<\/td>\n230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hydraulic System<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nHydraulic Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPuissance du moteur<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n18.5+18.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDry Cycle<\/td>\ns<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTotal Power<\/td>\nKW<\/td>\n55<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nOperating Power Efficiency<\/td>\n%<\/td>\n52\u201370<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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<\/td>\nMin. Compressed Air Pressure<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0.7\u20131.2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nCompressed Air Capacity<\/td>\nM\u00b3\/min<\/td>\n0.7<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nWater Flowage<\/td>\nM\u00b3\/h<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nPression de l'eau de refroidissement<\/td>\nMPa<\/td>\n0,3\u20130,4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nDimension (L\u00d7W\u00d7H)<\/td>\nM<\/td>\n4.5\u00d71.6\u00d72<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nNet Weight<\/td>\nTon<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Mold Cavitation per Volume \u2014 For Reference<\/h3>\n
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Approx. Volume<\/th>\n10 ml<\/th>\n30 ml<\/th>\n60 ml<\/th>\n100 ml<\/th>\n250 ml<\/th>\n500 ml<\/th>\n1000 ml<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Max. Cavitation<\/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

Note: Cavitation values are for reference. Actual figures depend on mold design and product specifications.<\/p>\n

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2. Five Key Product Advantages<\/h2>\n
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1. Full European-Style Clamping Structure<\/h3>\n

The all-European clamping architecture delivers injection clamping force 20\u201330% higher than standard industry products. The unique pressurized clamping system ensures the booster cylinder operates independently from the opening and closing action, which dramatically reduces mechanical wear on the clamping mechanism and keeps energy consumption 20\u201330% below the sector average. This structural advantage translates directly into longer mold life and a lower total cost of ownership for high-volume container production facilities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. High-Precision Angle Divider for Synchronized Operation<\/h3>\n

The standard high-precision angle divider achieves perfect synchronization between the mold opening and closing motion and the rotary turret lifting action. This synchronization eliminates the time gap between the two mechanical events that is present in conventional designs, shortening the dry cycle to 4 seconds and increasing output per operating hour. The synchronized operation also reduces mechanical shock on the rotary tower bearing assembly, contributing to the machine’s long-term dimensional accuracy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Dual Hydraulic System Standard<\/h3>\n

Unlike single hydraulic system machines where circuit sharing between injection and blow functions creates pressure interference, the EP-European model’s dual hydraulic system provides fully independent pressure circuits for the injection station and the blow station. Each circuit is optimized for its specific pressure and flow requirements, which improves cycle consistency, allows finer control of the blow forming pressure (0.7\u20131.2 MPa), and enables the operating power efficiency of 52\u201370% \u2014 one of the most competitive operating power ratings available in the industrial injection blow molding machine segment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Zero-Waste, No-Parting-Line Production<\/h3>\n

The injection blow molding process used in this machine produces finished containers without any parison cut-off point, meaning there is no bottom weld line and no post-production trimming waste. Wall thickness uniformity across every container is controlled by the injection mold cavity geometry and the mandrel, not by an extrusion head gap \u2014 resulting in weight variation under 1% and completely uniform sidewall thickness. For pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging operations in Colombia where container weight consistency directly affects fill-line accuracy, this zero-waste, uniform-weight output is a regulatory and operational advantage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Wide Material and Container Range Compatibility<\/h3>\n

The 55 mm screw with a 22:1 L\/D ratio and 4+N barrel heating zones processes HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS (including lactic acid bacteria-grade transparent PS), ABS, EVA, PCTG, and corn-derived biodegradable resins within the same machine configuration, requiring only screw speed and temperature profile adjustments between material changes. The container volume range from 1 ml to 2000 ml and the maximum bottle diameter of 120 mm cover virtually every standard container format in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food sectors served by IBM manufacturers targeting the Latin American market.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Working Principle<\/h2>\n

The EP-European operates on the proven three-station rotary turret principle of the injection blow molding process. Understanding how each station works explains why this process produces superior container quality compared to extrusion blow molding alternatives, and why facilities evaluating injection molding machine vs blow molding machine options consistently choose IBM for high-precision container applications.<\/p>\n

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Station 1 \u2014 Preform Injection<\/h4>\n

Plastic resin is melted in the 55 mm screw barrel and injected under controlled pressure (injection clamping force 800 KN) into the injection mold cavity around the mandrel (core rod). The bottle neck thread, dimensional tolerances, and wall thickness distribution are all determined at this station. The injection mold uses a hot runner system to maintain melt temperature uniformity across all cavities simultaneously. After injection, the mold opens and the mandrel carries the preform to Station 2 while a new injection cycle begins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Station 2 \u2014 Blow Molding<\/h4>\n

The preform arrives at the blow station while it is still warm and dimensionally stable on the mandrel. The blow mold (120 KN clamping force) closes around the preform and compressed air at 0.7\u20131.2 MPa is injected through the mandrel, inflating the preform against the blow mold cavity walls. The cavity shape determines the container’s final external geometry. Cooling occurs in this station \u2014 the blow mold is water-cooled (cooling water flow 4 M\u00b3\/h) to set the container’s shape before the mold opens and the mandrel rotates to Station 3.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Station 3 \u2014 Stripping<\/h4>\n

At the stripping station, the finished containers are automatically ejected from the mandrels and discharged to the conveyor belt \u2014 in the case of the EP-European, the stripping stroke is 230 mm, sufficient for the tallest containers in the 1\u20132000 ml product range. The three stations operate simultaneously \u2014 injection, blowing, and stripping happen at the same moment \u2014 which is why the machine achieves a dry cycle of only 4 seconds. This parallel three-action architecture is the source of the high output rate that characterizes the best IBM platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Injection Blow vs Extrusion Blow \u2014 Key Comparison<\/h4>\n
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Param\u00e8tre<\/th>\nInjection Blow Molding<\/th>\nExtrusion Blow Molding<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Weight variation<\/td>\n~1%<\/td>\n~3%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wall thickness<\/td>\nUniform<\/td>\nVaries 10\u201320%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Parting line waste<\/td>\nNone<\/td>\n20\u201340% scrap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bottle mouth accuracy<\/td>\nHigh cavity count, flat mouth<\/td>\nFewer cavities, uneven neck<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mold life<\/td>\nLong \u2014 for sustained production<\/td>\nShorter<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Footprint<\/td>\nCompact system<\/td>\nMore auxiliary space needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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4. Material System \u2014 Mold and Machine Construction<\/h2>\n

The material quality of both the machine structural components and the injection-blow mold tooling directly determines the longevity, dimensional precision, and production yield of the entire system. The EP-European platform uses engineering-grade materials throughout, selected to meet or exceed the requirements of European IBM manufacturing standards.<\/p>\n

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Injection Mold Cavity Material<\/h4>\n

Injection mold bodies are manufactured from 4Cr13 stainless steel or imported high-strength S136 tool steel alloy. S136 offers superior hardness retention at elevated temperatures, excellent mirror polishability for transparent container applications, and corrosion resistance suitable for pharmaceutical environments. Mold activity-designed cavities and neck blocks allow tube billet dimensions to be adjusted without full mold replacement, reducing tooling cost per product changeover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Blow Mold Material<\/h4>\n

Blow mold bodies can be supplied in either 4Cr13 stainless steel for chemical resistance applications or magnesium-aluminum alloy for applications requiring superior cooling efficiency and reduced mold weight. The magnesium-aluminum option reduces cycle time by improving heat extraction from the container wall during the blow station cooling step, which is particularly beneficial when running large-volume containers (500\u20132000 ml) where cooling time is the rate-limiting step in cycle optimization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mandrel (Core Rod) System<\/h4>\n

The mandrels use a specialized internal structure with dedicated cooling channels that maintain stable thermal conditions throughout the injection and blow molding cycle. Rapid cooling at the mandrel level reduces preform cycle time and improves dimensional stability of the preform before it enters the blow station. Mandrel sets are available in matched configurations for the full 1\u20132000 ml container range, with 100% sealing accuracy at the bottle mouth and thread interface verified against the cap specification before delivery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Hot Runner System<\/h4>\n

The optimized hot runner system and preform design minimize gram weight deviation across all cavities and wall thickness variation between containers in a multi-cavity shot. The hot runner manifold is constructed from high-strength tool steel with precision-bored melt channels and individually controlled nozzle heater zones, allowing the temperature profile to be adjusted cavity-by-cavity when processing materials with narrow processing windows such as PCTG or high-transparency PS resins used in premium cosmetic packaging.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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5. Sc\u00e9narios d'application<\/h2>\n

The injection blow molding machine process is the specification of choice wherever container quality, dimensional precision, and zero-waste production are more important than initial equipment cost. The following sectors represent the primary deployment contexts for the EP-European series across Colombia, Peru, Chile, Mexico, and the wider Latin American market.<\/p>\n

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Emballage pharmaceutique<\/h4>\n

Tablet bottles, syrup bottles, eye drop containers, and oral solution vials are among the most demanding IBM applications. The pharmaceutical sector requires 100% thread sealing accuracy, weight consistency within 1%, and zero particulate contamination \u2014 all of which this machine architecture delivers inherently. Facilities in Bogot\u00e1 and across Colombia’s pharmaceutical cluster regularly specify IBM for GMP-compliant container production lines where HDPE, PP, and PCTG resins must be processed without cross-contamination. INVIMA compliance for pharmaceutical packaging in Colombia aligns naturally with the clean production characteristics of this machine type.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Soins cosm\u00e9tiques et personnels<\/h4>\n

Lotion bottles, shampoo containers, cream jars, and serum vials for the cosmetic sector benefit from the EP-European’s wide-mouth jar capability (up to 120 mm bottle diameter) and its ability to process high-clarity resins including transparent PS and PCTG that create the glass-like visual appearance demanded by premium cosmetic brands in the Colombian, Peruvian, and Chilean markets. The European IBM architecture’s consistency in producing oval and round containers with complex neck geometries makes it a preferred specification for cosmetic packaging OEMs across the Andean region.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Emballages alimentaires et de boissons<\/h4>\n

Baby feeding bottles, condiment containers, spice jars, drinking water bottles, and health supplement containers produced from PP, HDPE, and biodegradable corn resin (PLA) are all within the EP-European’s material and geometry range. Food safety regulations in Colombia (NTC standards and INVIMA oversight for food-contact materials) require FDA-grade or equivalent resin specifications and zero post-production contamination \u2014 both achieved by the closed one-step injection blow molding process which never exposes the internal container surface to ambient air between the injection and blow stages.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Chemical & Household Products<\/h4>\n

Cleaning product containers, agrochemical bottles, and industrial chemical packaging represent a high-volume segment for small IBM platforms. The EP-European’s HDPE and LDPE processing capability, combined with its high cavitation count (up to 20 cavities at 10 ml), makes it competitive for high-output runs of standard cleaning product container formats. The machine’s compact 4.5 m \u00d7 1.6 m footprint allows it to be installed in facilities where extrusion blow molding lines would require significantly more floor area and auxiliary equipment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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6. Regulatory Compliance \u2014 Colombia and Global Standards<\/h2>\n

Facilities deploying an injection blow molding machine<\/strong> for production of pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetic containers must navigate multiple layers of machinery safety and product quality regulation. The EP-European platform is engineered to meet the requirements of the following key frameworks applicable to Colombian, Latin American, and international buyers.<\/p>\n

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CE Marking \u2014 EU Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC<\/h4>\n

The EP-European series is CE-marked in accordance with the EU Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC, confirming conformity with essential health, safety, and environmental protection requirements for machinery placed on the European market. CE conformity documentation is available for buyers exporting finished containers to EU markets, and is a common specification requirement for european IBM manufacturers supplying to multinational buyers with European operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Colombia \u2014 ICONTEC, INVIMA, SG-SST<\/h4>\n

In Colombia, plastic container production facilities using this IBM platform for pharmaceutical and food applications must comply with INVIMA (Instituto Nacional de Vigilancia de Medicamentos y Alimentos) sanitary registration requirements, NTC (Norma T\u00e9cnica Colombiana) food-contact material standards, and the workplace safety framework established by Resolution 0312 and the SG-SST system. CE-marked machinery facilitates the INVIMA technical review process for production equipment used in registered pharmaceutical establishments.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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USA \u2014 FDA 21 CFR, OSHA<\/h4>\n

For Colombian facilities producing containers exported to the United States pharmaceutical or food market, FDA 21 CFR Part 177 governs the resin specifications permitted for food-contact use. HDPE, PP, and PS resins used in this machine’s processing range include FDA-compliant grades widely available from resin suppliers in the Latin American market. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 machinery safety standards apply to the operating environment and guarding requirements for the machine installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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ISO 9001 Quality Management<\/h4>\n

The machine is manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management system certification, providing documented process control for machining tolerances, component material verification, and functional testing at every production stage. ISO 9001 certification supports the technical documentation requirements expected by Colombian and international pharmaceutical buyers during supplier qualification audits and machinery procurement due diligence processes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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7. What Our Customers Say<\/h2>\n
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“We replaced an aging ASB injection blow molding machine line with the EP-European model and saw immediate improvements in cycle consistency. The dual hydraulic system was the main factor \u2014 our operators noticed right away that the machine holds its rhythm even through material changeovers. Bottle weight deviation across a 12-cavity 100 ml run came in under 0.8%, which is better than anything we saw from the previous equipment. The technical support during commissioning was detailed and the machine was up to production specification within three days.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Production Manager, Pharmaceutical Packaging Facility, Bogot\u00e1, Colombia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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“We were producing cosmetic lotion bottles on an extrusion blow line and had constant issues with seam flash and variable neck finish. Switching to this IBM process eliminated both problems entirely \u2014 no trimming, no scrap, and the neck thread seals to the cap without leakage issues. The 800×400 mm platen gives us room for an 18-cavity tool for our 30 ml containers, which gives us the output volume we need. The footprint is much more manageable than we expected for a 10-tonne machine.”<\/p>\n

\u2014 Technical Director, Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturer, Medell\u00edn, Colombia<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Compatible Auxiliary Equipment \u2014 One-Stop System Supply<\/h2>\n

The EP-European injection blow molding machine is the core of a complete production line. The following auxiliary systems are fully compatible with this machine platform, enabling one-stop turnkey procurement for complete container production installations across Colombia and Latin America.<\/p>\n

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Air Compressor<\/a><\/h3>\n

The EP-European requires a minimum compressed air supply of 0.7\u20131.2 MPa at 0.7 M\u00b3\/min. Our compatible Air Compressor<\/a> series includes both screw-type and piston-type models matched to this pressure and flow specification, available in oil-free configurations for pharmaceutical and food-grade container production where ISO 8573-1 air purity Class 1 is required. System integration with the machine’s compressed air circuit is plug-and-play with no additional pressure regulation hardware required for the standard supply configuration.<\/p>\n

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Contr\u00f4leur de temp\u00e9rature du moule<\/h3>\n

Precise mold temperature control is critical in injection blow molding for container applications requiring consistent wall thickness distribution and high optical clarity. Our Mold Temperature Controller series provides oil-type or water-type temperature control matched to the operating temperature ranges of PP (mold 20\u201340\u00b0C), HDPE (mold 15\u201335\u00b0C), and PCTG (mold 10\u201330\u00b0C) processing on this machine. Multiple controller outputs allow independent temperature zones for the injection mold and blow mold simultaneously, optimizing cycle time without compromising container quality.<\/p>\n

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Complete Production Line Components<\/h3>\n

A complete turnkey IBM production line typically includes: Auto Loader for resin feeding, Mold Temperature Controller, Air Compressor, Air Dryer, Air Tank, Conveyor Belt, Screen Printing\/Labeling system, Washing-Drying station, Filling-Capping equipment, and Packing machine. We supply and co-integrate the full line configuration with the EP-European as the central forming unit, providing single-supplier responsibility for the complete installation \u2014 from site preparation documentation through operator training and commissioning sign-off.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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9. About Us – Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machine Manufacturer<\/h2>\n

We are a professional manufacturer of fully automatic one-step injection blow molding machines and high-precision injection blow molds, serving pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and chemical packaging producers across Colombia, Latin America, and global markets. Our research and development team includes senior engineers with extensive experience in IBM machine design and IBM mold engineering, enabling us to provide detailed pre-sale technical consultation, on-site commissioning support, and comprehensive after-sale maintenance service.<\/p>\n

Our product range covers the full IBM machine capacity spectrum from small IBM configurations (EP40 platform) through industrial IBM machine platforms (EP135 series) handling containers up to 2000 ml. Auxiliary equipment including molds, auto-loaders, air compressors, mold temperature controllers, and vision inspection systems are co-developed and tested to work as an integrated system with each machine model.<\/p>\n

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Foire aux questions<\/h2>\n
\nQ1. What is an injection blow molding machine and how is it different from a standard extrusion blow moulding machine for pharmaceutical container production in Colombia?<\/summary>\n
An injection blow molding machine is a three-station rotary platform that first injection-molds a precise preform around a mandrel, then blow-molds the preform into a finished container in the next station, and finally strips the container at the third station \u2014 all in a single machine cycle. Unlike extrusion blow moulding, there is no parison cut-off, no bottom weld seam, and no post-production trimming waste. For pharmaceutical container production in Colombia, where INVIMA requires dimensional precision and zero contamination, the injection blow molding process delivers inherently higher quality with less post-production quality control effort than extrusion alternatives.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ2. Which plastic resins can the EP-European injection blow molding machine process, and which are most commonly used for food-grade container production in Bogot\u00e1?<\/summary>\n
The EP-European processes HDPE, LDPE, PP, transparent PS, ABS, EVA, PCTG, and biodegradable corn-derived resins (PLA-type). For food-grade container production in Bogot\u00e1 and across Colombia, PP and HDPE are most commonly specified because both have established FDA 21 CFR and NTC food-contact compliance status, are widely available from Colombian and Latin American resin distributors, and process reliably on the 55 mm screw at standard temperature profiles without requiring machine modifications.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ3. How does the EP-European injection blow molding machine compare to ASB machines for a Colombian cosmetic packaging operation looking for a replacement supplier?<\/summary>\n
The EP-European is engineered as a direct functional replacement of ASB injection molding machine platforms with equivalent or superior clamping force (800 KN injection \/ 120 KN blow), comparable or faster dry cycle (4 seconds), and a significantly lower total cost of ownership due to the dual hydraulic system’s 20\u201330% energy consumption advantage. The 800\u00d7400 mm platen is larger than comparable ASB platforms at this weight class, allowing higher cavitation tooling. For Colombian cosmetic packaging operations, the CE certification and ISO 9001 documentation streamline the supplier qualification process typically required by international cosmetic brand owners.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ4. What is the maximum bottle size the EP-European injection blow molding machine can produce, and is it suitable for 1-litre pharmaceutical syrup bottles in Medell\u00edn?<\/summary>\n
The EP-European handles container volumes from 1 ml to 2000 ml, with a maximum bottle diameter of 120 mm and maximum bottle height of 220 mm. A standard 1000 ml pharmaceutical syrup bottle \u2014 typically 65\u201380 mm in diameter and 180\u2013200 mm tall \u2014 fits within these parameters, and the machine can run 3\u20134 cavities at 1000 ml based on the standard mold cavitation table. For a Medell\u00edn pharmaceutical facility, this capacity makes the EP-European a viable single-machine solution for the full range of liquid pharmaceutical container sizes from eye drops through 1-litre oral suspension bottles.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ5. Where can a Colombian buyer get a quote for the EP-European injection blow molding machine with installation support and operator training included?<\/summary>\n
Contact our technical sales team through the inquiry form on this page with your production requirements \u2014 container volume, resin type, required output per hour, and facility dimensions. We provide formal quotations that include the machine, compatible tooling, commissioning, operator training, and after-sale service plan. For Colombian buyers, we provide product documentation in both English and Spanish, and our technical team has experience supporting installation and commissioning in Bogot\u00e1, Medell\u00edn, Cali, Barranquilla, and other major Colombian industrial cities.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ6. How long does it typically take to change molds on this machine when switching between different container formats in a production facility?<\/summary>\n
For the EP-European series, a trained operator can complete a full injection mold and blow mold changeover in approximately 4 to 6 hours, including the initial warm-up and adjustment period before the first acceptable containers are produced. The mold cavity and neck block active design allows preform dimension adjustments without full mold disassembly, which reduces the changeover time for minor volume adjustments between closely related container formats. The hot runner system’s individual zone temperature control allows faster melt-stabilization after a changeover compared to single-zone systems.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ7. What kind of compressed air supply does the EP-European injection blow moulding machine need, and can a standard industrial air compressor already at our facility handle it?<\/summary>\n
The EP-European requires compressed air at 0.7\u20131.2 MPa minimum pressure and 0.7 M\u00b3\/min flow rate. Most industrial air compressors rated at 10\u201315 HP (7.5\u201311 KW) and fitted with a receiver tank of 200 litres or more will comfortably supply this requirement. If your facility already has a compressed air ring main delivering 0.8 MPa or above, a dedicated take-off point with a pressure regulator and inline dryer is typically sufficient without a dedicated machine compressor. For pharmaceutical applications where air purity is regulated, an oil-free compressor with appropriate filtration downstream is required regardless of existing facility supply.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ8. What is the difference between the injection stretch blow molding machine process and the injection blow molding machine process used in the EP-European?<\/summary>\n
The injection blow molding machine process (IBM) inflates the preform directly with compressed air without mechanical stretching of the mandrel \u2014 suitable for wide-mouth, short-neck, and complex-geometry containers where biaxial orientation is not required. The injection stretch blow molding machine process (ISBM) adds a mechanical stretch rod that elongates the preform axially before blowing, creating biaxial molecular orientation that increases the container’s clarity, barrier properties, and impact strength \u2014 typically used for PET water bottles, CSD containers, and long-neck narrow-mouth bottles where orientation enhancement is the priority. The EP-European is an IBM platform; choose ISBM if your application is PET stretch blow container production.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n
\nQ9. How does the European-style clamping structure in this EP-European perform better in terms of energy consumption compared to standard designs?<\/summary>\n
The unique pressurized clamping structure in the EP-European’s full European-style architecture uses a booster cylinder that is isolated from the opening and closing motion sequence. This means the booster force is only applied at the locked-clamp stage, not throughout the full clamping movement \u2014 which is where most of the energy in a standard clamping system is consumed. Combined with the dual hydraulic circuit that assigns independent pressure sources to the injection and blow functions, the operating power efficiency reaches 52\u201370%, which is measurably lower than the single-circuit designs prevalent in older or lower-specification injection blow molding machine platforms.<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The EP-European injection blow molding machine represents the highest engineering standard in the full-automatic one-step IBM series. Built entirely to European structural specifications, this model features a full-European clamping architecture with injection clamping force of 800 KN and blow clamping force of 120 KN \u2014 both 20\u201330% higher than comparable machines in the same industry segment. Its footprint of 4.5 m \u00d7 1.6 m \u00d7 2 m makes it the most powerful compact configuration available in this class of plastic IBM platform.<\/p>\n

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