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Replacement of SUMA 40iB Injection Blow Molding Machine – EP-ZQ40

The EP-ZQ40 is a European-style injection blow molding machine in the same capacity class as the SUMA 40iB, delivering 400 kN injection clamping force, standard servo rotary drive and a 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7 m floor footprint. An independently engineered IBM alternative for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food packaging producers evaluating the 40-tonne iB class, producing containers from 1 ml to 1500 ml.

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European-Style Injection Blow Molding — 40 Tonne Class

Compact High-Precision IBM Machine with Higher Clamping Force than the SUMA 40iB Class

An independently engineered machine in the same tonnage class as the SUMA 40iB — cited here only to help buyers compare specifications — with 400 kN clamping force, zero-scrap three-station operation and a compact European-style structure.

EP-ZQ40 vs SUMA 40iB — Specification Comparison

Engineers evaluating 40-tonne class IBM machines from Taiwan often shortlist the SUMA 40iB alongside alternatives from other manufacturers. The table below presents key specifications side by side. SUMA 40iB figures are sourced from publicly available data. SUMA is referenced solely to assist buyers in equipment comparison and is not affiliated with Ever Power.

Parameter SUMA 40iB Ever Power EP-ZQ40
Injection Clamping Force 386 kN 400 kN
Screw Diameter 40 mm 40/45 mm
Injection Weight 169 g 190/260 g
Mold Size (L x W) 470 x 350 mm 480 x 340 mm
Machine Size (L x W x H) 3.8 x 1.5 x 2.3 m 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7 m
Max Cavities — 10 ml 9
Dry Cycle 3.5 s
Total Power 20 kW

SUMA 40iB reference figures sourced from publicly available specification data. SUMA is cited only to assist buyers in equipment comparison and is not affiliated with Ever Power.

EP-ZQ40 Full Technical Specifications

The EP-ZQ40 is the entry model in the Ever Power ZQ series. Its twin 40/45 mm screw options, 400 kN injection clamping force and 3.5-second dry cycle deliver strong output in a 3.5 x 1.3 m floor area — notably more compact than the 3.8 x 1.5 m footprint of the SUMA 40iB class. See the full ZQ range at the IBM machines overview.

Injection System

Parameter Unit EP-ZQ40
Screw Diameter mm 40 / 45
Screw L/D Ratio 22:1
Injection Weight g 190 / 260
Heating Power kW 7.5
Number of Barrel Zones 3+N
Injection Stroke mm 120

Clamping System

Parameter Unit EP-ZQ40
Injection Clamping Force kN 400
Injection Opening Stroke mm 165
Blow Clamping Force kN 60
Blow Opening Stroke mm 140
Rotary Table Lift Height mm 70

Mould

Parameter Unit EP-ZQ40
Max Platen Size (L x W) mm 480 x 340
Mold Thickness mm 180
Max Bottle Diameter mm 120
Max Bottle Height mm 220
Max Bottle Volume ml 1 to 1500
Stripping Stroke mm 220

Hydraulic System and Utilities

Parameter Unit EP-ZQ40
Hydraulic Pressure MPa 14
Motor Power kW 11
Dry Cycle s 3.5
Total Power kW 20
Operating Power Ratio % 52 to 70
Min Air Pressure MPa 0.7 to 1.2
Compressed Air Capacity m3/min 0.7
Cooling Water Flow m3/h 3.5
Cooling Water Pressure MPa 0.3 to 0.4
Machine Dimensions (L x W x H) m 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7
Net Weight ton 3.8

Parameters are for reference only. Ever Power reserves the right to modify specifications without prior notice.

Cavity Configuration Guide

The EP-ZQ40 supports up to 9 cavities at 10 ml, making it well suited to high-cavity pharmaceutical vial production. At 250 ml and above, cavity counts of 2 to 3 per cycle match mid-volume cosmetic and daily-care bottle lines.

Обсяг 10 ml 30 ml 60 ml 100 ml 250 ml 500 ml 1000 ml
Max Cavities 9 8 6 4 3 2 1

For reference only. Actual cavity count depends on mold design and bottle geometry.

pharmaceutical bottles from EP-ZQ40 SUMA 40iB class IBM machine
cosmetic packaging EP-ZQ40 40 tonne IBM alternative
food grade bottles injection blow molding EP-ZQ40

Key Engineering Features

400 kN vs 386 kN — Higher Clamping Capacity

The EP-ZQ40 provides 400 kN injection clamping force versus 386 kN in the SUMA 40iB class. The full European-style pressurized clamping structure achieves this through a booster cylinder that operates independently from the mold-open and mold-close actions, contributing to both higher force and lower energy consumption per cycle.

Higher Injection Weight: 190/260 g vs 169 g

At 190 g to 260 g versus 169 g for the SUMA 40iB class, the EP-ZQ40 supports heavier preforms within the same tonnage, providing more flexibility when producing larger bottles at the upper end of the 1 to 1500 ml volume range or when processing higher-density engineering polymers.

Smaller Footprint: 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7 m

At 3.5 x 1.3 x 1.7 m the EP-ZQ40 is smaller than the 3.8 x 1.5 x 2.3 m profile of the SUMA 40iB class in all three dimensions, enabling higher equipment density in existing production floor plans and simplified installation in standard ceiling-height facilities.

Standard Servo Rotary Drive

Servo-driven rotation is included as standard equipment on all EP-ZQ40 machines, simplifying the drive train, reducing mechanical maintenance requirements and improving positioning accuracy across the three-station cycle.

3.5 s Dry Cycle

A 3.5-second dry cycle supports high-frequency operation across all cavity configurations. At 9 cavities, this translates to sustained throughput for pharmaceutical vial lines running extended production shifts.

Zero Scrap Three-Station Process

Injection, blowing and stripping all occur simultaneously in separate stations. No parting-line flash, no gate mark and no trim waste — material utilisation approaches 100% per cycle, reducing per-unit resin cost across all supported materials.

EP-ZQ40 injection blow molding machine SUMA 40iB class alternative Ever Power

Key Components and Supplier Origins

The EP-ZQ40 is assembled with internationally validated components. Hydraulic seals from England, pneumatic valves from Germany, position sensors from Italy and servo drives from Taiwan provide a reliable and serviceable component base for long-term production operation.

No. Component Supplier Origin
1 Computer Hongxun Taiwan
2 Oil Pump Servo Driver Hongxun Taiwan
3 Servo Motor Fisi Italy
4 Oil Pump Ekor Germany
5 Hydraulic Valve Oil Research Taiwan
6 Five-Star Motor Staver (Haitian) China
7 Electronic Ruler Gefran Italy
8 A.C. Contactor Schneider France
9 Heating Relay YANMING Taiwan
10 O-Type Ring HALLITE England
11 Seal Ring HALLITE England
12 Travel Switch YANMING Taiwan
13 Air Switch Schneider France
14 Oil Pipe ISR USA
15 Air Valve Festo Germany
16 Servo Rotary Motor Huichuan China
17 PCS Carton Mecano China

Component suppliers may be substituted with equivalent or superior alternatives subject to availability without prior notice.

Compatible Materials and Industry Applications

The EP-ZQ40 handles the full range of standard and engineering thermoplastics from 1 ml to 1500 ml, covering pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and chemical packaging requirements.

Processable Materials

HDPE
LDPE
ПП
PS
ABS
EVA
PCTG
PLA (Bio)
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Pharmaceutical

Eye drops, nasal spray, syrup bottles, tablet containers, oral liquid vials

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Cosmetic

Serum vials, lotion bottles, toner containers, shampoo and conditioner packaging

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Food and Beverage

Sauce bottles, edible oil containers, condiment packaging, dairy product bottles

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Chemical and Daily Care

Cleaning agents, personal care products, laboratory reagent containers

Mold Design and Tooling

Ever Power designs and manufactures ZQ40-compatible injection blow molds from 4Cr13 stainless or imported S136 alloy steel. The 480 x 340 mm max platen is closely comparable to the 470 x 350 mm of the SUMA 40iB class, enabling similar cavity layouts while using Ever Power tooling designed specifically for the ZQ40 geometry.

blow mold tooling for EP-ZQ40 SUMA 40iB class IBM machine
injection mold for EP-ZQ40 40 tonne IBM machine

Comparable Platen to SUMA 40iB

The 480 x 340 mm EP-ZQ40 platen is dimensionally close to the 470 x 350 mm of the SUMA 40iB, allowing similar mold layout strategies while using purpose-designed Ever Power tooling.

S136 and 4Cr13 Steel

Injection mold bodies are machined from imported S136 high-strength alloy steel or 4Cr13 stainless. Blow mold bodies are available in magnesium-aluminium alloy for improved thermal conductivity and shorter cooling times.

100% Seal Integrity

Bottle neck and thread dimensions are machined to tolerance for 100% cap seal engagement across all cavities. No flash on mouth or base. Product weight, wall thickness and dimensions consistent across the full mold.

Production Line Integration

The EP-ZQ40 integrates with a complete downstream production line from raw material feeding to finished carton packing. Ever Power provides whole-line turnkey solutions and can supply individual ancillaries to complement existing production infrastructure.

EP-ZQ40 production line integration layout
auxiliary equipment for EP-ZQ40 IBM machine
Screw Air Compressor
Air Compressor
Mold Temperature Controller
Chiller
Packing Machine
Bottle Visual Inspection Machine
Auto Loader

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the EP-ZQ40 injection weight compare to the SUMA 40iB?
The EP-ZQ40 provides 190 to 260 g injection weight versus 169 g for the SUMA 40iB, a difference of 12 to 54% depending on screw selection. This higher injection capacity allows the EP-ZQ40 to produce heavier preforms within the 40-tonne class, supporting larger bottle formats and denser materials without stepping to a larger machine.
What materials can the EP-ZQ40 process?
HDPE, LDPE, PP, PS (including lactic acid bacteria grades), high-clarity PS, ABS, bio-based PLA, EVA and PCTG, producing containers from 1 ml to 1500 ml across pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food and daily-care packaging applications.
What bottle sizes and cavity counts does the EP-ZQ40 support?
Up to 9 cavities at 10 ml, 8 at 30 ml, 6 at 60 ml, 4 at 100 ml, 3 at 250 ml, 2 at 500 ml and 1 at 1000 ml. Maximum bottle diameter is 120 mm and maximum bottle height is 220 mm.
Does the EP-ZQ40 carry CE certification?
Yes. The EP-ZQ40 is CE marked, confirming conformity with applicable European machinery safety and electromagnetic compatibility directives. CE documentation is available with the machine and on request in advance for import and procurement compliance purposes.
What auxiliary equipment is recommended with the EP-ZQ40?
A screw air compressor or standard air compressor, chiller, mold temperature controller and auto loader are the core ancillaries. Downstream, a bottle visual inspection machine and packing machine complete the line. Ever Power supplies full turnkey lines or individual ancillary equipment to complement existing setups.

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