Y150-V4-EV One Step Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machine (4-Station)

1. Injection Process

Molten PET or PETG resin is injected into the preform mold under precisely controlled pressure and temperature. Injection speed, melt pressure, and mold cavity temperature are all managed by the Inovance PLC to ensure complete, uniform mold filling. This stage determines the wall thickness distribution and neck geometry of the preform, which directly influences the quality of the final bottle.

2. Stretching Process

After injection, the preform undergoes controlled initial cooling and transfers to the stretching station while still retaining thermal energy from molding. The stretch rod extends the preform longitudinally at a precisely controlled speed and temperature. This axial elongation prepares the molecular structure of the polymer for biaxial orientation, which is the fundamental mechanism behind the superior mechanical properties of the finished ISBM bottle.

3. Blowing Process

Compressed air at 2.0 to 3.5 MPa is introduced through the blow pin while the pre-stretched preform is enclosed in the blow mold, forcing the softened polymer against the mold cavity walls. The Parker high-pressure valve ensures precise, consistent air delivery. Blow pressure and mold temperature are monitored and regulated in real time to ensure the finished bottle precisely replicates the mold geometry, critical for meeting tight dimensional tolerances in pharmaceutical and cosmetic packaging.

4. Molding and Cooling

Following blow expansion, chilled water circulates through the mold cooling channels to rapidly extract heat from the bottle body, solidifying the polymer in its final shape. Cooling uniformity, duration, and mold temperature are carefully controlled to prevent warpage, shrinkage, and surface defects. Once the bottle has achieved dimensional stability, the automated take-out system removes it from the mold and places it on the conveyor, completing one full cycle of the injection blow molding machine.

Совместимое сырье

1. PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
PET is the primary material for this PET injection stretch blow molding machine. It offers outstanding clarity, excellent tensile strength, and superior CO2 and O2 barrier properties, making it ideal for beverage, food, and pharmaceutical bottles. Its low moisture permeability preserves product freshness, and it is fully recyclable (resin code 1), supporting circular economy initiatives for brands with sustainability commitments.

2. PETG (Glycol-modified PET)
PETG combines the clarity of PET with improved impact resistance and easier processability at slightly lower temperatures. It is widely used for cosmetic bottles, medical device packaging, and food containers where optical quality is paramount. PETG produces scratch-resistant surfaces with a glass-like finish and is compatible with a wide range of chemical ingredients found in personal care formulations.

3. PP (Polypropylene)
PP offers excellent chemical resistance, high temperature tolerance (autoclavable up to 121°C), and outstanding fatigue resistance. It is the material of choice for medical bottles, baby feeding bottles, and food containers that require steam sterilization. PP's low density reduces container weight compared to PET, offering logistics cost savings for high-volume food and healthcare packaging applications where shipping weight matters.

4. PC (Polycarbonate)
Polycarbonate delivers exceptional impact strength, glass-like optical clarity, and a broad service temperature range. It is commonly specified for reusable water bottles, baby bottles, and laboratory containers where durability and long service life are required. PC containers can be sterilized by autoclaving, making them suitable for hospital and research laboratory environments. The Y150-V4-EV's fully electric architecture supports PC's narrow processing window requirements.

5. Tritan (Copolyester)
Tritan copolyester, developed by Eastman Chemical, is a BPA-free alternative to polycarbonate that offers exceptional clarity, dishwasher durability, and resistance to tough-use environments. It is increasingly specified for premium reusable water bottles, sports bottles, and children's drinkware. Tritan's wide processing temperature window and compatibility with standard ISBM tooling make it straightforward to integrate into existing production lines using CMN's customized injection stretch blow molding machine.

6. PCTG
PCTG offers a balance of high clarity, excellent toughness, and good chemical resistance with easier processability than standard PET at lower processing temperatures. It is widely used in cosmetic packaging, electronics accessories, and food service containers where a combination of aesthetic quality and structural performance is required. PCTG is also highly compatible with color masterbatches, enabling vibrant, consistent color across high-volume production runs.

7. PLA (Polylactic Acid)
PLA is a bio-based, compostable resin derived from renewable resources such as corn starch and sugarcane, making it highly attractive for brands pursuing sustainable packaging goals. It offers clarity comparable to PET and good rigidity for single-use bottles. The Y150-V4-EV's precise temperature control system is essential for processing PLA within its narrow thermal window, preventing premature degradation while achieving full molecular orientation during the stretch blow stage.

8. PPSU (Polyphenylsulfone)
PPSU is an advanced engineering thermoplastic offering exceptional heat resistance (service temperatures to 180°C), outstanding chemical resistance, and excellent hydrolytic stability, making it the preferred material for hospital-grade sterilizable baby bottles and medical fluid containers. Its amber-brown transparency allows product visibility while providing UV protection. PPSU commands a premium price, but its durability and sterilization compatibility make it the material of choice for healthcare packaging where patient safety is paramount.

ISBM Machine for Bottle Manufacturing

ISBM Machine Maintenance

1. Regular Cleaning
Clean the injection mold cavities and blow mold surfaces after every production shift using approved mold release remover and lint-free cloths. Remove plastic residue, dust, and airborne particles from all mechanical components, linear guides, and turntable surfaces. Build-up of resin residue on mold parting lines is a primary cause of flash defects and should be addressed promptly to maintain the tight parting-line tolerances that give CMN bottles their competitive clarity advantage.

2. Lubrication Maintenance
Apply the specified grade of lubricating grease or oil to all NSK lead screw assemblies, guide rails, turntable bearings, and mold opening mechanism slides according to the maintenance schedule in the operator manual, typically every 250 to 500 operating hours. Proper lubrication prevents premature wear of precision linear motion components, reduces servo motor load, and extends the service life of the NSK Japan lead screws that are central to the machine's long-term dimensional accuracy.

3. Full Electric System Checking
Because the Y150-V4-EV is a fully electric machine with no hydraulic circuits, the servo motor system requires periodic performance verification. Check all 10 servo motor drives monthly for fault codes, abnormal temperature, and unusual noise. Verify servo encoder feedback accuracy on each axis by running a calibration cycle. Inspect servo motor cooling fans and heatsinks for dust build-up that could reduce thermal dissipation and cause overtemperature shutdowns during sustained high-duty-cycle production.

4. Electrical System Maintenance
Inspect the interior of all electrical control cabinets quarterly to identify loose terminal connections, signs of overheating on circuit breakers or contactors, and accumulated dust on the PLC backplane. Clean all cabinet air filters and verify that cooling fans within electrical enclosures are functioning correctly. Check the integrity of all wiring harnesses running to servo motors and sensors, paying particular attention to areas where cables flex repeatedly during machine movement, which can cause intermittent faults over time.

5. Mold Maintenance
Inspect all injection and blow mold cavities, cores, and parting surfaces for signs of wear, galling, or surface pitting at intervals defined by the production volume. Replace worn cavity inserts immediately to prevent dimensional drift in the finished bottles. Check the condition of the blow mold cooling channels by monitoring cooling water inlet and outlet temperatures. Blockage of cooling channels reduces cooling efficiency, extends cycle time, and can cause warpage in the finished bottles. Polish mold surfaces annually to maintain the optical finish required for clear bottle production.

6. Machine Adjustment and Calibration
Perform a full machine parameter calibration every 6 months or after any major maintenance intervention involving the servo system or lead screws. Verify that clamping force measurements on both the injection and blow stations match the set values on the PLC, using calibrated force measurement equipment. Check turntable positioning accuracy using dial indicators to verify that station-to-station indexing is within the tolerance specified in the machine acceptance report. Recalibrate any axis that shows deviation to maintain the dimensional precision that CMN's quality guarantee is built on.

Why Choose CMN's Injection Stretch Blow Molding Machine?

CMN Transmission is primarily engaged in the research, development, manufacturing, and global sales of automatic one step injection blow molding machines and injection stretch blow molding machines. Our product range includes injection blow molding machines, extrusion blow molding machines, single-stage and two-stage injection stretch blow molding machines, and auxiliary equipment. With an advantageous manufacturing location and well-established international logistics partnerships, CMN delivers reliably to customers across 50+ countries worldwide.

CMN Transmission has assembled an exceptional R&D engineering team with deep expertise in both injection-blow machinery and injection-blow mold design. Our engineers bring rich theoretical knowledge and practical production experience accumulated over more than 20 years, enabling us to provide detailed and highly responsive pre-sale technical consultation, on-site commissioning support, and long-term after-sale service. We do not treat machinery sales as transactional; we build long-term production partnerships with our customers.

Our product applications cover pharmaceutical packaging, food packaging, healthcare packaging, cosmetic packaging, and a wide range of industrial plastic packaging formats. CMN's machines can process a comprehensive polymer range including HDPE, LDPE, PET, PETG, PP, PS, PPSU, PC, Tritan, ABS, PLA, EVA, PCTG, and environmentally certified corn-based bioplastics, enabling customers to address both conventional and emerging sustainable packaging mandates with a single machine platform.

CMN Transmission adheres to an enterprise philosophy of self-reliance, integrity, pragmatism, innovation, and responsibility. We build complete one-stop turnkey project capabilities, from bottle design and mold engineering to machine commissioning and operator training, delivering high-end injection stretch blow molding production systems that combine world-class output quality with Chinese manufacturing cost efficiency. When you partner with CMN, you gain access not just to a machine, but to a team that is genuinely invested in the success of your production operation.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Q: What is the difference between a one step injection stretch blow molding machine and a two step ISBM machine?
A: In a one step ISBM machine like the Y150-V4-EV, the entire process of injection, stretching, and blowing occurs sequentially within a single machine in one continuous cycle without the preform ever leaving the equipment. In a two-step process, preforms are injection-molded on a separate machine, cooled, stored, and then reheated in a separate reheat stretch blow machine. The one-step process eliminates reheating energy costs, reduces floor space requirements, removes intermediate handling contamination risks, and produces better dimensional consistency because the preform never fully cools between stages.

Q: Is the Y150-V4-EV truly compatible with ASB-12M molds without modification?
A: Yes. The Y150-V4-EV is certified as a direct replacement of ASB ISBM machine (ASB-12M) tooling. Mold mounting dimensions, pitch distances, and station-to-station relationships have been engineered to match ASB-12M tooling specifications. Most customers can mount their existing ASB-12M molds directly without modification. We recommend requesting a dimensional verification report for your specific mold set before purchase to confirm compatibility, which CMN's engineering team can provide based on your mold drawings.

Q: How much energy does the Y150-V4-EV save compared to hydraulic injection stretch blow molding machines?
A: The Y150-V4-EV consumes 15% to 25% less energy than hydraulic ISBM machines from Japan, Europe, and the United States. Compared to two-stage ISBM processes that require preform reheating, the energy saving reaches up to 40%. The primary savings come from replacing hydraulic pump motors with precision servo drives that only draw power on demand, eliminating the constant idle energy consumption of hydraulic systems. The nano far-infrared heating ring also provides more efficient and uniform thermal transfer to the screw barrel compared to conventional band heaters.

Q: Can the Y150-V4-EV process materials other than PET, such as PP, Tritan, or PLA?
A: Yes. While PET and PETG are the primary materials for the standard 4-station machine, the Y150-V4-EV can also process PP, PC, Tritan, PETG, PCTG, PLA, and PPSU with appropriate mold and process parameter adjustments. Each material requires specific barrel temperature profiles, stretch rod speed settings, and blow pressure parameters. CMN's technical team can provide material-specific process guidelines for each resin type. Note that PP and Tritan may require mold design adjustments for optimal orientation and clarity.

Q: What is the maximum bottle size and output capacity of the Y150-V4-EV?
A: The Y150-V4-EV can produce bottles up to 2500 ml in volume with a maximum bottle diameter of 118 mm when running a single cavity. When running 6 cavities, bottles up to 100 ml can be produced at a maximum bottle diameter of 45 mm. Maximum bottle height reaches 210 mm for 1 to 2 cavity configurations and 100 mm for 7 to 8 cavity configurations. Maximum output at 6 cavities per cycle delivers approximately 6 bottles per injection cycle, compared to 4 per cycle on equivalent Japanese ASB-12M platforms, providing a significant throughput advantage for high-volume production.

Q: Is the Y150-V4-EV suitable for GMP-certified pharmaceutical production environments?
A: Yes. The fully electric architecture of the Y150-V4-EV eliminates all hydraulic oil circuits from the machine, removing the risk of oil contamination in the production environment. This makes it fully compliant with GMP requirements for pharmaceutical packaging, where oil-free operation is mandatory in many regulatory frameworks including EU GMP Annex 1. The machine can operate in controlled cleanroom environments and the integrated servo control system supports electronic batch record generation, which simplifies process validation documentation for pharmaceutical manufacturers.

Q: What after-sales support does CMN provide for the Y150-V4-EV?
A: CMN provides comprehensive after-sales support including on-site installation and commissioning by factory-trained engineers, operator training for production and maintenance personnel, remote technical support via video call, and a spare parts supply service with a guaranteed parts availability period. CMN also provides process optimization support for new bottle designs and material changeovers. For customers requiring on-site support after the initial commissioning period, CMN can arrange service visits through its distributor network or by dispatching engineers directly from its manufacturing facility.

Q: How does CMN's production speed compare to Japanese ISBM machine brands?
A: The Y150-V4-EV can produce 6 bottles per cycle versus 4 bottles per cycle on a comparable Japanese ASB-12M platform, representing a 50% throughput increase per machine for the same mold cavity count. This advantage comes from CMN's high-speed screw solution, multiple screw configuration options, and the replacement of pneumatic components in the take-out mechanism with servo motors that operate at twice the speed. For production managers calculating capacity requirements, this improvement in output rate can reduce the number of machines required to meet daily production targets.

Q: Can CMN supply customized molds for specific bottle designs?
A: Yes. CMN Transmission offers a customized injection stretch blow molding machine package that includes bottle mold design and manufacturing as part of a turnkey project delivery. CMN's mold engineering team can design preform molds and blow molds for custom bottle geometries based on customer-supplied 3D drawings or physical bottle samples. Standard lead time for mold manufacture is approximately 25 to 35 days depending on cavity count and bottle complexity. CMN also provides mold trials at its factory before shipment to verify dimensional accuracy against the customer's specifications.

Q: What international certifications does CMN's injection blow molding machine carry?
A: CMN's ISBM machines meet CE marking requirements for the European market and comply with applicable international safety standards for industrial machinery. The electrical system is designed to IEC standards and the machine is compatible with 370 to 400 V three-phase power supply as specified in the technical datasheet. Customers in regulated markets can request specific test reports and documentation from CMN's quality department to support import clearance and regulatory approval processes in their respective countries.

Отзывы покупателей

Park Jae-won, Cosmetic Packaging Industry, South Korea
"We switched from a Japanese ASB-12M to CMN's Y150-V4-EV about a year ago and honestly the transition was smoother than expected. The mold compatibility claim is real, we ran our existing 6-cavity cosmetic bottle tooling on the first day without any modifications. Output went from 4 bottles per cycle to 6 per cycle immediately. Electricity bills dropped noticeably in the first two months. The after-sales team was patient with our operators during the learning curve and provided remote support whenever we had questions."

Pham Thi Lan, Pharmaceutical Packaging Industry, Vietnam
"I manage a pharmaceutical bottle line running 100ml PET tablet containers. We bought the Y150-V4-EV specifically because it is fully electric with no oil. Our GMP auditor was happy during the last inspection and commented positively on the clean production environment. The machine has been running about 14 months now with no major breakdowns. Neck finish dimensions are consistent, which is critical for the child-resistant caps we use. CMN's engineers came on-site for initial commissioning and stayed four days until everything was dialed in."

Mohammed Al-Rashidi, Beverage Industry, Saudi Arabia
"We ordered two units of the Y150-V4-EV for our beverage bottle factory back in early last year. Delivery was on time and packed well, no damage. The documentation was thorough enough for our maintenance team to follow. One thing I appreciated is that CMN included a video library for operator training, which our team could access remotely. We ran PETG bottles for a juice brand and the clarity is excellent. We had one servo drive alarm in the first three months and CMN diagnosed it by video call within two hours."

Rahul Mehta, Food Industry, India
"As a mold maker and machine reseller, I have worked with AOKI, ASB, and several European brands. I started recommending CMN about two years ago to customers looking for cost-effective alternatives. The Y150-V4-EV holds its own in terms of build quality. The parting line on the demo bottles CMN sent was genuinely invisible, not just marketing. Spare parts availability has been good and prices are reasonable. I have sold five units so far and plan to expand my CMN product portfolio next year."

Lucas Ferreira, Agrochemical Packaging Industry, Brazil
"We produce pesticide and agrochemical containers in PET for local and export markets. The bottles need to be chemically resistant and have tight neck tolerances for the flip-top safety caps. The Y150-V4-EV has been producing 250ml containers with neck dimensions well within tolerance for over eight months now. One thing I want to highlight is the energy saving, our monthly power bill for this line is about 20% lower than what we were paying running the old hydraulic ISBM we had before. The servo system is noticeably quieter too."

Ingrid Van Damme, Personal Care Packaging Industry, Belgium
"Logistics was actually our biggest concern before ordering. CMN coordinated well with the freight forwarder and the two Y150-V4-EV units arrived at our port in Antwerp without damage. Installation went well, the machine dimensions are 5.2 x 1.8 x 3.3 m so it fit our factory layout without major changes. We use it for shampoo and personal care bottles in PETG. Clarity is very good and the parting line is much cleaner than what we were getting from the previous supplier. Service response time from CMN has been acceptable."

David Chen, Beverage Packaging Industry, Taiwan
"We are running the Y150-V4-EV on Tritan resin for premium reusable water bottles. The material is tricky because of the narrow processing window and the machine handles it well once the temperature parameters are set correctly. CMN's tech team walked us through the process settings over a video call before we started. After about six months of production, no major issues. The bottles come out with great surface finish. We compared with samples from a Taiwanese machine and the CMN output was comparable in clarity and dimensional accuracy at a much lower machine price."

Ahmad Yusof, Food Packaging Industry, Malaysia
"We import packaging machinery and the Y150-V4-EV has become our bestselling ISBM model for food grade clients. The machine builds confidence with customers because it uses recognizable brands inside, Parker valves, NSK lead screws, Yaskawa servo motors. These are names our customers already trust. CMN is also easy to work with on documentation for import customs purposes. We have sold units to Indonesia, Thailand, and the Philippines and feedback from all locations has been positive. Lead time from order to delivery was about 75 days for the last batch."

Ayasha Nkosi, Food Packaging Industry, South Africa
"Our factory produces condiment and sauce bottles in PET. We bought the Y150-V4-EV nine months ago after comparing it with another Chinese brand and one Japanese model. CMN won on price and after-sales support package. The machine runs our 400ml ketchup bottle mold at 4 cavities per cycle with very consistent wall thickness. We had one heating ring fail at about 1200 hours of operation, CMN shipped a replacement part within a week. Overall we are satisfied and will likely order a second unit before the end of this year for our new production hall."