EP-HGS280A 10L Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine
Ten EP-HGS280A Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine is a robust industrial solution engineered for manufacturing large-capacity 10L PET containers. Featuring a heavy-duty pneumatic-hydraulic linkage mold clamping system, it ensures stability for large molds with a pillar space of 525×370mm and a stretching stroke of 400mm. Equipped with digital infrared heating, the machine guarantees uniform preform temperature distribution for consistent wall thickness in large bottles. Operating at a working pressure of 0.8MPa and a blowing pressure of 3.0MPa, it achieves a production efficiency of 500-980 bottles per hour. With a substantial machine weight of 550kg and dimensions of 1630×560×1570mm, the HGS280A is designed for durability in high-volume environments, making it ideal for producing large water jugs, industrial fluid containers, and bulk packaging with precision and reliability.
EP-HGS280A 10L Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine
When your production line demands a semi automatic blow molding machine capable of handling larger bottle formats — cooking oil gallons, industrial water containers, cleaning product jugs — the EP-HGS280A is the model to evaluate first. Rated at 10 L bottle capacity with a pillar space of 525×370 mm and a 280 mm open mold stroke, this machine occupies a specific and underserved position in the HGS series: it bridges the gap between compact 5 L units and large-format 20 L systems, making it the go-to choice for producers targeting the 5–10 L packaging segment across industries in Australia, the UK, Brazil, South Korea, Colombia, and other markets where bulk liquid packaging is growing steadily.
The machine's piston-type pneumatic hydraulic linkage and cylinder machine hinge dual mold-lock design gives operators reliable clamping force across a wide mold size range (220–300 mm), while the integrated digital infrared heating system delivers zone-precise temperature management for repeatable preform conditioning. At 500–980 bph, the EP-HGS280A is a genuine workhorse for mid-volume facilities running PET, PETG, PC, PCTG, or PP resin through a single versatile platform. This semi auto molding machine is engineered to run two-shift operations with minimal intervention — a key requirement for operations where skilled operator availability is limited.
Technical Specifications — EP-HGS280A Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine
| Parametr | Jednostka | HGS-280A |
|---|---|---|
| Pillar Space | mm | 525×370 |
| Mold Size | mm | 220–300 |
| Open Mold Stroke | mm | 280 |
| Stretching Stroke | mm | 400 |
| Sealing Stroke | mm | 50 |
| Power Voltage | V/Hz | 220V / 50Hz |
| Operating Pressure | MPa | 0.8 |
| Blowing Pressure | MPa | 3.0 |
| Efficiency | bph | 500–980 |
| Bottle Capacity | L | 10 |
| Machine Size (L×W×H) | mm | 1630×560×1570 |
| Waga maszyny | kg | 550 |
Heater Parameters
| Parametr | Jednostka | HGJ-B (Wide-mouth Jar) | HGJ-CL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Supply | — | 3-Phase 4-Wire | 3-Phase 4-Wire |
| Efficiency | bph | 500–1200 | 200–2100 |
| Using Power | kW | 5–8 | 5–8 |
| Mold Wall Thickness | mm | 2.5–4.2 | 2.5–4.2 |
| Preform Holder | — | 18 / 36 | 96 |
| Neck Diameter Range | mm | 130 / 65 | 68 |
| Mold Height | mm | 160 | 160 |
| Machine Size (L×W×H) | mm | 1880×720×1200 | 1500×600×1100 |
| Waga maszyny | kg | 400 | 250 |
Why Choose the EP-HGS280A Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine
The engineering brief for the EP-HGS280A was clear: build a semi automatic blow moulding machine that can handle large-format PET bottles without requiring the power infrastructure or floor footprint of a full automatic system. The result is a machine that combines a 400 mm stretching stroke with a stable 3.0 MPa blowing circuit — the two parameters that most directly govern whether a large bottle achieves correct base geometry and uniform sidewall distribution. For producers in Colombia making 10 L water dispensing bottles, or edible oil packagers in Australia targeting the bulk retail segment, consistent base geometry is not a quality preference — it is a shelf-stability requirement.
Control is handled through a PLC-driven interface with recipe storage, so changeover between different 10 L bottle profiles requires parameter recall rather than manual recalibration. The 525×370 mm pillar space provides generous clearance for wide-body mold assemblies, and the 550 kg machine weight means it can be repositioned within a facility using standard warehouse equipment. Operating at 220 V/50 Hz, the EP-HGS280A requires no special transformer installation, keeping commissioning timelines short for international buyers setting up new lines.
10 L Large-Format Capacity
Handles bulk water, oil, and industrial containers up to 10 L with reliable wall uniformity.
400 mm Stretching Stroke
Extended stretch travel gives tall bottles proper axial orientation before high-pressure blowing begins.
Dual Mold-Lock System
Pneumatic hydraulic linkage or cylinder hinge — select the clamping mode that suits your bottle geometry.
Digital Infrared Heater
Zone-by-zone IR heating across a wide preform body ensures even material distribution in large containers.
PLC Recipe Management
Store multiple bottle profiles — switch between SKUs in minutes rather than hours.
Multi-Resin Ready
PET, PETG, PC, PCTG, and PP all processed without hardware swaps — only recipe changes required.
Partner Brands
With over two decades of dedicated research and development, our team has built deep expertise in the manufacturing, operation, and management of blow molding equipment. We continuously refine our production systems and hold numerous national patents covering heating mechanisms, mold-lock design, and energy management. We have engineered specialized blow molding machines for a broad range of materials — PET, PETG, PC, PCTG, and PP — serving sectors from cosmetics and beverages to food, pharmaceuticals, and baby care. Recognized brands across these sectors — including Yibao, Haitian, Luhua, Walch, Blue Moon, Proya, Libai, Estée Lauder, Walmart, Da Senlin, and Shining Eye Drops — rely on our equipment for their packaging lines.
Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine Mold Engineering
Preform Injection Mold
The die lip is manufactured in two mating sections, engineered to maintain precise coaxiality throughout preform formation — a critical factor when large-format containers are involved, since any off-axis deviation amplifies during the stretching phase. The internal cooling circuit is laid out to extract heat efficiently and uniformly from the preform body, shortening each conditioning cycle and supporting the 500–980 bph target output rate. Mold formation components are machined from 2316 imported die steel, a rust-resistant grade subjected to thorough heat treatment for hardness consistency. Structural elements — core plate, cavity plate, and support frames — are produced in 420 stainless steel to resist corrosion in humid production environments. The mold is built for straightforward servicing, with standardized interchangeable fittings and a cavity configuration that can accommodate more than one preform specification.
Blowing Mold
Blowing mold cavities for the EP-HGS280A are machined from top-grade tool steel selected for toughness under sustained cyclic pressure. Bottle geometries are developed in 3D CAD — which allows complex shoulder curves, handle recesses, and grip textures to be modeled and validated digitally before any cutting begins, eliminating costly iterative physical prototyping. An extensive range of bottle profiles is available to suit different sector requirements: round, rectangular, handled, and custom shapes are all within scope. Cooling water channels are mapped to follow the bottle contour closely, pulling heat away from the cavity wall evenly and preventing localized hot spots that cause inconsistent wall thickness or surface haze. All metal components pass through CNC machining stages to achieve the dimensional accuracy needed for reliable parting-line closure at 3.0 MPa blowing pressure.
How to Choose the Right Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine for Large-Format Bottles
Choosing a semi automatic PET blow molding machine for containers in the 5–10 L range requires careful evaluation of parameters that differ meaningfully from those relevant to smaller bottle production. Below is a practical framework that buyers in global markets — including high-growth packaging sectors in Colombia, Brazil, and Southeast Asia — have found useful when specifying equipment.
Stretching Stroke vs. Bottle Height: The 280A semi automatic blow molding machine's 400 mm stretching stroke determines the maximum bottle height achievable with correct biaxial orientation. Tall, narrow 10 L containers push closer to this limit than short, wide-body formats. Always confirm that your target bottle height falls at least 15–20% below the maximum stroke to preserve adequate orientation quality near the bottle base.
Pillar Space and Mold Dimensions: With a pillar space of 525×370 mm and a mold size range of 220–300 mm, the EP-HGS280A accepts a broad range of wide-body mold assemblies. However, handled containers with protruding grip sections sometimes require custom mold carrier plates — verify this with the tooling team during the design stage to avoid assembly interference.
Resin Selection for Bulk Containers: PET remains the most common resin for 10 L water and beverage bottles because of its recyclability and gas barrier properties. For cooking oil in warm climates, a slightly heavier wall (toward the 4.2 mm end of the heater's range) provides better shelf stability over extended storage periods. PP is the preferred choice for chemical or cleaning product containers where solvent resistance is required. The EP-HGS280A handles all three without hardware changes — confirming this flexibility is a key reason producers prefer the HGS platform over narrower-purpose alternatives.
Output Rate and Shift Planning: At 500–980 bph, a single shift running eight hours produces between 4,000 and 7,840 containers. Map this against your forward order book before assuming one machine will meet demand on a single-shift basis. Many buyers in Colombia and Brazil run two machines in parallel rather than one larger automatic unit, preserving production flexibility when multiple container formats are in the product mix.
Application Scenarios of Semi Automatic Blow Molding Machine
The EP-HGS280A semi automatic blow molding machine's 10 L capacity and wide mold size range position it across a range of industries where bulk liquid packaging is standard. Here are the primary deployment scenarios encountered in markets served globally by this semi automatic blowing machine.
Bulk Water & Beverages
19 L and 10 L PC or PET dispensing bottles for office and household water coolers — a high-volume segment in Colombia, Mexico, and Southeast Asia.
Edible Oil Packaging
Wide-body handled PET containers for cooking oil sold through retail and wholesale channels — strong demand in Australia, Brazil, and the Middle East.
Industrial & Agricultural Chemicals
PP containers for fertilizers, pesticides, and lubricants where chemical resistance and secure closure geometry are required by regulation.
Household Cleaning Products
Laundry detergent, surface cleaner, and disinfectant jugs where ergonomic handle design and dispensing neck geometry are specified by the brand owner.
Food Processing
Large PET containers for vinegar, soy sauce, and other condiments in food-service pack sizes — applications requiring tight base-seam geometry for upright stability during filling.
Personal & Home Care Bulk
Shampoo and body wash in salon-size or professional-use bulk formats, where PETG gives the optical clarity brand owners require even at 10 L scale.
O nas
Our development team has spent more than twenty years working specifically within blow molding technology — accumulating practical knowledge across semi automatic, fully automatic, and one-step injection stretch blow moulding configurations. That focused experience translates directly into equipment that performs to specification on first installation rather than requiring extended field tuning. We hold multiple national patents covering heating system design, mold-lock mechanisms, and blowing circuit layout, and we validate all equipment against defined pressure and cycle benchmarks before shipment.
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Related Auxiliary Equipment
The EP-HGS280A semi automatic blow molding machine is designed to integrate directly with supporting machinery from the same product ecosystem, giving buyers a coherent one-stop supply arrangement rather than a patchwork of third-party components. Each piece of auxiliary equipment below is sized and tested to match the 280A's output and pressure requirements.
Air Compressor
An oil-free air compressor delivering consistent 3.0 MPa supply pressure is essential for blowing quality in large-format containers. Flow rate should be matched to cycle time — our team can advise on sizing during the specification stage.
Kontroler temperatury formy
Stabilizing mold surface temperature throughout a production run reduces cycle-to-cycle variation in wall distribution and optical clarity — particularly relevant for large bottles where cooling time is longer.
Bottle Visual Inspection Machine
Automated optical inspection identifies wall defects, contamination, and dimensional non-conformance at line speed — protecting downstream filling operations from out-of-spec containers.
Chiller & Auxiliary Machinery
Industrial chiller units hold cooling water circuits at target temperature for both mold and heater cooling — critical for sustaining output rate across long production runs at 500–980 bph.
Często zadawane pytania
What size PET containers can a semi automatic blow molding machine reliably produce for the bulk water market in Colombia?
The EP-HGS280A semi automatic blow molding machine is rated at 10 L bottle capacity with a 400 mm stretching stroke, making it well suited for the 5–10 L dispensing bottle formats common in Colombia's office and home water delivery sector. For the standard 20 L demijohn used in water coolers, you would step up to the HGS-350A semi automatic blow molding machine model. Our tooling team can confirm mold dimensions for any specific container geometry you are planning before you commit to tooling investment.
How does a semi automatic PET stretch blow moulding machine handle wide-body handled containers for the edible oil industry in Australia?
Wide-body handled containers require a mold with external handle cavities, which are accommodated within the 525×370 mm pillar space of the EP-HGS280A semi automatic blow molding machine. The machine's dual mold-lock system provides stable clamping across the wider mold footprint typical of handled designs. PET handles well for edible oil at up to 4.2 mm wall thickness using the HGJ-B heater configuration — this gives the container adequate rigidity during the high-temperature fill conditions common in Australian oil packaging lines.
Which resin is best for a semi automatic blow moulding machine producing agricultural chemical containers in Brazil?
PP is the preferred choice for containers holding agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides in Brazil, given its broad chemical resistance profile and compatibility with high-concentration active ingredients that would stress PET or PETG. The EP-HGS280A semi automatic blow molding machine processes PP without hardware modification — the heater recipe is adjusted to match PP's higher processing temperature range. For containers requiring a regulatory-compliant UN certification for dangerous goods transport, wall thickness should target the upper end of the 2.5–4.2 mm range available on the HGJ heaters.
When is a semi auto blow moulding machine the right investment for a mid-size packaging operation in the United Kingdom?
A semi auto blow moulding machine becomes the right investment when your production requirement sits in the 4,000–8,000 containers per shift range and product mix demands frequent mold changeovers. In the UK market, where packaging runs are often shorter than in higher-volume export markets, the PLC recipe storage and fast mold-change design of the EP-HGS280A semi automatic blow molding machine reduce non-productive time significantly compared with manually controlled semi automatic alternatives.
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