EP-European 3.8×1.4×1.8M Injection Blow Molding Machine

The EP60 Injection-Blow Molding Machine is designed for producing plastic bottles and containers in the 1 ml to 2000 ml volume range from HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS, and environmentally friendly materials including PLA and EVA. Its injection clamping force of 600 KN and blow clamping force of 100 KN, combined with a maximum platen size of 600×390 mm, position the EP60 as the ideal IBM machine for mid-volume pharmaceutical bottle, cosmetic packaging, daily chemical container, and food-grade plastic bottle production lines requiring bottle volumes up to 2,000 ml with cavity counts from 2 to 14 per mold cycle.

With a net weight of 5 tonnes and footprint of 3.8×1.4×1.8 M, the ZQ60 is compact enough for standard factory workshop bays while delivering production output equivalent to significantly larger extrusion blow molding equipment. Three key structural differentiators set the ZQ60 apart: full European-style structural design delivering clamping forces 20–30% stronger than competing domestic products; standard servo rotation ensuring simple, convenient operation; and a unique pressurized booster clamping structure where the booster cylinder does not participate in opening and closing movement — reducing energy consumption by 10–20% versus industry-standard machines of equivalent output capacity.

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Injection Blow Molding Machine | IBM Series

EP60 Injection Blow Molding Machine (European Type)

Full European-style one-step injection blow molding machine hollow forming machine — clamping force 20–30% stronger than industry peers, unique pressurized clamping structure, suitable for 1–2000 ml containers in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and chemical packaging.

Model: EP60 Injection Blow Molding Machine
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Screw Ø: 45/50 mm
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Max Injection: 383 g
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Bottle Volume: 1–2000 ml
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Total Power: 37 KW

1. Main Technical Parameters — EP60

All parameters are for reference only. The company reserves the right to modify specifications due to equipment improvements without prior notice.

Parameter	Unit	EP60
Injection System
Screw Diameter	mm	45 / 50
Screw L/D	%	22:1
Injection Weight	g	260 / 383
Heating Power	KW	14
Number of Barrel Zone	—	3+N
Injection Stroke	mm	160
Clamping System
Clamping Force of Injection	KN	600
Opening Stroke for Injection	mm	140
Clamping Force of Blowing	KN	100
Opening Stroke for Blowing	mm	140
Lifting Height of Rotary Table	mm	70
Mould
Max. Platen Size (L×W)	mm	600×390
Mold Thickness	mm	240
Max. Bottle Diameter	mm	120
Max. Bottle Height	mm	220
Suitable Bottle Volume	ml	1–2000
Stripping Stroke	mm	230
Hydraulic System
Hydraulic Pressure	MPa	14
Motor Power	KW	18.5 / 22
Dry Cycle	S	4
Total Power	KW	37
Operating Power	%	52–70
Others
Min. Air Pressure (Compressed Air)	MPa	0.7–1.2
Compressed Air Capacity	M³/min	0.7
Water Flowage	M³/h	4
Cooling Water Pressure	MPa	0.3–0.4
Dimension (L×W×H)	M	3.8×1.4×1.8
Net Weight	Ton	5

2. EP60 Mold Cavity Reference by Bottle Volume

The following table shows the maximum number of mold cavities per cycle for different bottle volumes on the EP60. For reference only — actual cavity count depends on mold design and bottle shape.

Bottle Volume	10 ml	30 ml	60 ml	100 ml	250 ml	500 ml	1000 ml
Max. Cavities	14	12	10	8	5	3	2

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3. Three Structural Advantages of the EP60

① Full European-Style Structure

The EP60 injection blow molding machine adopts a fully European-style frame and clamping structure. The injection clamping force of 600 KN and blow clamping force of 100 KN are 20–30% stronger than the output of domestic-design machines of equivalent platen size — delivering more stable bottle neck formation, more precise mold closure, and longer mold service life per production cycle.

② Standard Servo Rotation

The EP60 injection blow molding machine uses standard servo motor-driven turntable rotation — delivering simple, reliable mechanical structure with convenient operation and low maintenance requirements. The servo system ensures precise angular positioning of the three-station rotary table (preform injection → blow molding → bottle stripping) for consistent part transfer and repeatable cycle performance.

③ Unique Pressurized Booster Clamping

The EP60 injection blow molding machine's proprietary booster clamping structure keeps the booster cylinder disengaged from the mold opening and closing movement — it only activates at the final clamping stage. This design reduces the hydraulic energy demand during the majority of the mold cycle, lowering total energy consumption by 10–20% compared to conventional clamping designs of the same clamping force rating.

4. How the EP60 Injection Blow Molding Machine Works — Three-Station One-Step Process

Station 1 — Preform Injection

In the EP60 injection blow molding machine, plastic pellets are melted in the screw barrel and injected into the injection mold under precisely controlled injection pressure. The bottle neck and thread are formed accurately at this station. After appropriate mold-open control, the preform (parison) on the mandrel is transferred to the blow station by servo-driven turntable rotation.

Station 2 — Blow Molding

In the second station of this injection blow molding machine, the preform, still hot from injection, is enclosed by the blow mold. Compressed air is introduced through the mandrel to expand the preform against the mold cavity walls — forming the final bottle shape (wall thickness, bottom geometry, and outer contour). The mold shape determines cavity count. After cooling, the mold opens and the turntable advances to the stripping station.

Station 3 — Bottle Stripping

In the injection blow molding machine's third station, finished bottles are automatically ejected from the mandrels, then pass directly to downstream conveyors for filling, capping, or packaging lines. All three stations operate simultaneously in each cycle — injection, blowing, and stripping occur in parallel — giving the EP60 its high output efficiency and very low waste rate. No secondary heating is required between preform and blow stages.

5. Injection Blow Molding vs. Extrusion Blow Molding — Why IBM Wins

The EP60 uses injection blow molding machine (IBM) technology. The following comparison explains the key advantages of IBM over conventional extrusion blow molding (EBM) for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and precision packaging applications.

#	Comparison Item	Injection Blow Molding Machine (EP60)	EBM
1	Weight variation	≈1% (very consistent)	≈3%
2	Wall thickness	Uniform	Varies 10–20%
3	Parting line / flash	No flash, no parting line	Has cut-off area; weakens bottle bottom
4	Bottom quality	Very convex and strong	Bad convexity at bottom
5	Material waste	No waste in production	20–40% scrap (edge trim)
6	Very thin wall capability	Possible with precision mold	Cannot form very thin walls
7	Temperature sensitivity	Not sensitive to environment	Needs more adjustment when temperature changes
8	Cavities / yield / mouth	High cavities, high yield, flat mouth	Fewer cavities, lower output, uneven neck
9	Mold life / production economics	Long mold life, suitable for long-term runs	Short mold life, better for short runs
10	Footprint	Compact system, small footprint	More auxiliaries, more floor space
11	Oval bottle forming	More complex to form oval shapes	Easier to form

6. Application Fields

The EP60 injection blow molding machine is designed for the following industries and container types:

💊 Pharmaceutical Industry

The EP60 injection blow molding machine produces tablet bottles, oral liquid bottles, injection bottles, dropper bottles, diagnostic reagent containers, and medical packaging requiring tight neck tolerance and no flash.

💄 Cosmetic Industry

Skincare cream jars, lotion bottles, pump bottles, serum vials, and personal care packaging requiring high surface gloss and precise neck thread for closures.

🧴 Daily Chemical Bottles

Shampoo bottles, conditioner bottles, hand soap dispensers, cleaning fluid bottles, and household chemical containers in HDPE or PP with consistent fill volume.

🧪 Chemical Industry

Industrial chemical containers, agricultural chemical bottles, lubricant containers, and specialty chemical packaging requiring chemical resistance and uniform wall thickness.

🍼 Food Industry

Sauce bottles, edible oil containers, wide-mouth jars, food supplement bottles, feeding bottles, and 500–1000 ml food-grade PP containers for dairy and condiment applications.

7. Compatible Materials

The EP60 injection blow molding machine supports the following plastic materials:

HDPE
LDPE
PP
PS
ABS
PLA (Corn Starch)
EVA
PCTG
High-Transparency PS

8. EP Series Injection Blow Molding Machine Comparison — Find the Right Model

Parameter	EP40 IBM Machine	EP60 ★	EP80	EP110	EP135
Screw Diameter (mm)	40/45	45/50	55	65	70
Max. Injection Weight (g)	260	383	466	540	650
Injection Clamping Force (KN)	400	600	800	1100	1350
Bottle Volume Range (ml)	1–1500	1–2000	1–2000	1–2000	1–2000
Max. Platen Size (mm)	480×340	600×390	800×400	1100×460	1300×500
Total Power (KW)	20	37	55	80	95
Net Weight (Ton)	3.8	5	10	15	18
Max Cavities @ 100ml	4	8	12	14	18

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9. EP Series Injection Blow Molding Machine Mold Characteristics

Precision Mold Design

The injection mold cavity and neck are designed with movable blocks and specially designed oil/water channels to ensure accurate tube preform dimensions and stable temperature. The tube billet size can be changed conveniently for flexible product switching.

Premium Mold Materials

Injection mold material uses imported S136 steel alloy or 4Cr13 stainless steel. High-strength steel significantly increases mold service life. Blow mold bodies can use aluminum alloy for faster cooling and lighter weight.

Optimized Hot Runner System

The optimized hot runner system and bottle embryo design ensure that gram weight deviation and wall thickness deviation are minimized. The special mandrel structure maintains the fast molding cycle and provides good core cooling effect.

Perfect Bottle Quality

No burrs and no waste on the mouth and bottom of bottles. The product size, weight, mold parting line, and bottle thickness are consistent across all cavities. Bottle mouth and thread are accurate in size and 100% sealed.

10. About Our Machinery

The company brings together engineering and technical personnel engaged in injection blow molding machine design and mold engineering, with rich theoretical and practical experience. We can provide customers with detailed and thoughtful pre-sale, sale, and after-sale services. Product applications cover pharmaceutical packaging, food packaging, health care packaging, cosmetic packaging, and other plastic packaging — producing 1 ml to 1000 ml plastic products in HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS, ABS, environmentally friendly corn materials (EVA, PCTG), and high-transparency PS.

CE Certified

European safety certification for global export

One-Stop Turnkey

Machine + mold + auxiliary equipment supply

24/7 Service Hotline

Immediate response for equipment emergencies

Full Spare Parts

Adequate inventory to minimize downtime

11. After-Sales Service for the EP60 Injection Blow Molding Machine

Installation & Commissioning

Our experienced senior engineers are responsible not only for equipment installation but also for ensuring successful and stable production status and overall training on machine operation and mold process.

Preventive Maintenance

We visit our machines on a regular schedule, advising customers on preventive maintenance of machines and molds to avoid machine wear, reduce machine failure, and save maintenance costs or parts replacement expenses.

24/7 Service Hotline

As long as your equipment has an emergency, please contact us immediately. Our service hotline is available all day, 24 hours / 7 days. We are always ready to receive your call.

Spare Parts Supply

We maintain adequate inventory of equipment parts to shorten customer equipment downtime and reduce the loss caused by delayed delivery of goods. Rapid dispatch for critical spare parts worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions — EP60 IBM Machine

Q1. What is the difference between the EP60 and the EP40 injection blow molding machine? Which model should I choose?

The EP60 injection blow molding machine is a step up from the EP40 in injection capacity, clamping force, and maximum bottle volume. The EP40 offers a maximum injection weight of 260 g and is suited for bottles up to 1,500 ml with a maximum platen size of 480×340 mm, making it ideal for smaller bottle ranges (eye drops, small cosmetic vials, 30–100 ml pharmaceutical bottles). The EP60 delivers up to 383 g injection weight with a 600×390 mm platen and extends capacity to 2,000 ml, making it the preferred choice for a wider range of products including 500 ml–1000 ml pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and daily chemical bottles at higher cavity counts per cycle. If your primary product is below 250 ml with modest output requirements, the EP40 injection blow molding machine may be sufficient; for larger volumes or higher cavities for mid-size bottles (100–500 ml), the EP60 injection blow molding machine is the correct choice.

Q2. What plastic materials can the EP60 injection blow molding machine process?

The EP60 can process HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene), LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene), PP (Polypropylene), PS (Polystyrene), ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene), high-transparency PS, EVA, PCTG, and PLA (corn starch / lactic acid bacteria) environmental materials. The correct material for your application depends on chemical compatibility, clarity requirements, FDA or food contact compliance, and cost. HDPE is most common for pharmaceutical and daily chemical bottles; PP for food-grade and high-temperature applications; transparent PS or PCTG for clear cosmetic or medical packaging.

Q3. How many cavities can the EP60 injection blow molding machine run for 100 ml pharmaceutical bottles?

The EP60 can accommodate up to 8 cavities for 100 ml bottles. This means each complete injection-blow cycle produces up to 8 finished bottles simultaneously. At a dry cycle time of 4 seconds, the theoretical maximum output approaches 7,200 bottles per hour for 100 ml bottles in an 8-cavity mold (3,600 cycles/hour × 2 bottles conservatively accounting for cycle variation). Actual output will depend on material cooling time, bottle wall thickness, and process parameters specific to your bottle design.

Q5. What is the power consumption of the EP60 injection blow molding machine in normal operation?

The EP60 injection blow molding machine has a total installed power of 37 KW, but actual operating power consumption is 52–70% of this figure during normal production, equating to approximately 19–26 KW in steady-state operation. The unique pressurized booster clamping structure on the EP60 reduces energy consumption by 10–20% compared to conventional clamping designs of the same force rating, since the booster cylinder is disengaged during the mold opening and closing phases and only activates for the final clamping action. Actual consumption will vary by material, cycle time, and ambient temperature.

Q6. Can the EP60 injection blow molding machine produce oval or non-round bottle shapes?

Oval bottles are more challenging to form using injection blow molding machine compared to extrusion blow molding, because the preform must be distributed asymmetrically during the blow stage to fill an oval cavity. The EP60 can produce oval bottles with the correct mandrel and mold design, but it requires specialized mold engineering and careful process development. For applications where oval bottles are the primary product, or where extreme aspect ratios are required, extrusion blow molding may be technically more suitable. For high-volume, high-precision oval bottles in pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications where consistent neck thread and zero flash are required, IBM with specialized tooling remains the preferred solution despite the additional mold complexity.

Q8. Does the EP60 injection blow molding machine have CE certification? Is it compliant for export to European markets?

Yes, the EP60 injection blow molding machine is CE certified. The CE mark indicates conformity with European health, safety, and environmental protection standards, enabling the machine to be legally placed on the European Economic Area market. CE documentation including Declaration of Conformity is available upon request. For pharmaceutical packaging applications in Europe, the machine itself does not require GMP certification (which applies to the pharmaceutical facility and production process), but the bottles it produces can be manufactured in a GMP-compliant production environment when the machine is installed and operated according to applicable Good Manufacturing Practice requirements at your facility.

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