Designed for bottles commonly used in:

• pharmaceuticals;
• cosmetics;
• personal care;
• healthcare;
• beverages;
• food packaging;
• baby-care products;
• laboratory products;
• specialty packaging.

Typical machine options include the 50-series and 120-series platforms.

For taller bottles, larger body diameters, wider necks and specialty containers, larger machine platforms provide increased mold space, injection capacity and process flexibility.

Typical machine options include:

• 160-V4S
• 250-V3S
• 250-V4S
• 300-V4S
• 700-V4

All-electric ISBM machines use servo-driven systems for major machine movements instead of depending primarily on conventional hydraulic actuation.

They are particularly suitable for manufacturers that prioritize:

• clean machine operation;
• precise and repeatable motion;
• reduced dependence on hydraulic components;
• lower machine noise;
• simplified hydraulic maintenance;
• pharmaceutical or healthcare production environments;
• high-value cosmetic packaging;
• precision bottle production.

Our current all-electric ISBM platforms include: 50-S6 and 120-S4

An all-electric machine is worth evaluating when bottle quality, repeatability, production cleanliness and process control are more important than simply purchasing the lowest-cost machine platform.

Hydraulic ISBM machines provide a proven mechanical platform and remain practical for many conventional bottle manufacturing environments.

They can be particularly suitable for manufacturers that:

• already operate hydraulic molding equipment;
• have hydraulic maintenance capability;
• require robust machine construction;
• produce conventional packaging;
• prioritize proven mechanical technology;
• do not specifically require an oil-free production environment.

Current hydraulic platforms include:

• 50-V5
• 120-V4
• 700-V4
• 750-V4

Hybrid ISBM systems combine different drive technologies within one machine architecture.

They are designed to provide an appropriate balance between:

• molding force;
• servo-controlled motion;
• container size;
• process flexibility;
• machine cost;
• and application requirements.

Hybrid machines should be considered for bottle projects requiring larger molding ranges, taller containers, wide-mouth containers or specialized container geometries.

Current hybrid platforms include:

• 160-V4S
• 250-V3S
• 250-V4S
• 300-V4S

A 3-station system integrates:

Preform Injection → Stretch-Blow Molding → Bottle Take-Out

within one rotary production system.

Stretching and blowing are integrated at the bottle-forming station.

This architecture can provide a compact single-stage solution for many small and medium container projects.

Typical 3-station platforms include:

• 50-V5
• 50-S6
• 250-V3S

A 3-station machine may be worth considering when:

• factory space is limited;
• the target bottle fits the available molding range;
• compact machine architecture is preferred;
• the material and bottle design do not require a separate conditioning station.

A 4-station ISBM machine adds an independent process position between preform injection and final stretch-blow molding.

The basic machine sequence becomes:

Preform Injection → Preform Conditioning → Stretch-Blow Molding → Bottle Take-Out

The additional conditioning stage gives process engineers more flexibility in managing the thermal condition of the preform before stretching and blowing.

This can be particularly useful for:

• demanding bottle geometries;
• larger preforms;
• wide-mouth containers;
• large bottles;
• specialty resins;
• projects requiring greater control over material distribution;
• high-value containers.

Our 4-station platforms include multiple hydraulic, all-electric and hybrid machines.

Typical projects include:

• medicine bottles;
• tablet and capsule bottles;
• oral liquid bottles;
• healthcare packaging;
• diagnostic reagent bottles;
• laboratory containers.

Single-stage production can be particularly attractive where bottle cleanliness, accurate neck dimensions and consistent molding are important.

ISBM machines can manufacture premium cosmetic and personal-care containers requiring:

• high transparency;
• smooth surfaces;
• accurate neck finishes;
• custom shapes;
• thick-wall appearance;
• premium packaging aesthetics.

Typical materials may include PET, PETG and specialty copolyesters depending on the bottle design.

Suitable projects may include:

• water bottles;
• juice bottles;
• functional beverage bottles;
• specialty beverage packaging;
• reusable transparent containers.

Machine selection depends heavily on production volume.

For extremely high-volume standardized PET beverage production, a conventional two-stage system may be more economical.

For specialty designs, multiple SKUs or integrated resin-to-bottle production, single-stage ISBM deserves evaluation.

Single-stage ISBM systems can be configured for selected baby-care containers made from materials such as:

• PP;
• PC where permitted and appropriate;
• Tritan-type copolyesters;
• PPSU;
• other compatible engineering resins.

Bottle design, resin grade and regulatory requirements should be evaluated individually.

Potential applications include:

• food bottles;
• seasoning containers;
• transparent jars;
• sauce containers;
• specialty food packaging.

The resin and machine configuration should be selected according to the packaged product, filling conditions and applicable food-contact requirements.

ISBM equipment can also be evaluated for:

• reagent bottles;
• diagnostic containers;
• sample bottles;
• laboratory packaging;
• biotechnology containers.

These projects frequently place higher importance on neck accuracy, dimensional consistency and production cleanliness.

For larger bottle formats, machine selection depends on more than nominal volume.

Important dimensions include:

• maximum bottle diameter;
• maximum bottle height;
• neck diameter;
• bottle weight;
• preform weight;
• mold dimensions.

Larger platforms such as the 250-V4S and 700-V4 are designed for projects outside the molding envelope of compact ISBM equipment.

Our 750-V4 platform is specifically positioned for approximately 18.9~20 L water dispenser bottles.

These containers require a substantially different injection, preform and stretch-blow system from conventional small bottles.

The machine therefore uses a purpose-built large-container architecture rather than simply scaling up a standard small-bottle platform.

Identify the exact resin.

For example:

PET, PETG, PP, PC, PCTG, Tritan or PPSU.

If possible, provide the exact material grade.

A technical drawing is the most useful starting point. It should ideally show:

• total height;
• body diameter;
• neck diameter;
• neck finish;
• thread details;
• wall requirements;
• bottom geometry.

Bottle weight directly affects:

• preform weight;
• injection volume;
• cavity number;
• injection capacity;
• cooling time;
• cycle time.

Two bottles with the same nominal volume can require completely different machines if their weights are different.

Machine selection should consider:

• body diameter;
• bottle height;
• neck size;
• overall geometry.

Do not select an ISBM machine based only on bottle capacity in liters.

Tell us your target:

bottles per hour

and

bottles per year.

The appropriate cavity number and machine platform can then be evaluated.

Consider whether your factory requires:

• all-electric operation;
• conventional hydraulic equipment;
• low-noise production;
• clean production;
• pharmaceutical manufacturing conditions;
• limited floor space;
• high flexibility between bottle formats.

If you already have a bottle in production, send us:

• physical sample;
• bottle photos;
• technical drawing;
• bottle weight;
• material information.

Reverse engineering can then be used to evaluate an appropriate preform, mold and machine configuration.

ISBM Machinery specializes in equipment and tooling for single-stage plastic bottle production.

Our project capabilities include:

• injection stretch blow molding machine manufacturing;
• ISBM mold design and manufacturing;
• bottle and preform development;
• process testing;
• machine selection;
• complete bottle production systems;
• commissioning support;
• operator training;
• technical support.

We work with customers developing bottles for industries including:

• pharmaceutical;
• medical and healthcare;
• biotechnology;
• cosmetics;
• personal care;
• food;
• beverages;
• baby care;
• laboratory products;
• specialty packaging.

The objective is not simply to sell a machine.

The objective is to determine whether a bottle can be manufactured reliably and then configure an appropriate:

Material + Preform + Mold + ISBM Machine + Process

around that project.

To receive a useful machine recommendation and quotation, please send as much information as possible.

Required Project Information

Bottle material:
PET / PETG / PP / PC / PCTG / Tritan / PPSU / Other

Bottle volume:
ml or L

Bottle weight:
grams

Bottle body diameter:
mm

Bottle height:
mm

Neck diameter:
mm

Required production:
bottles/hour

Bottle drawing:
PDF / CAD / image

Bottle sample:
available / not available

Application:
pharmaceutical / cosmetic / food / beverage / healthcare / other

Factory requirements:
hydraulic / all-electric / hybrid / open to recommendation

With this information, our engineers can evaluate:

• machine model;
• cavity configuration;
• mold dimensions;
• injection capacity;
• proposed preform;
• auxiliary equipment;
• production strategy.

If you are planning a new plastic bottle production line, send us the bottle first.

Our engineering team can evaluate:

Bottle → Material → Preform → Mold → Cavities → Machine → Auxiliary Equipment → Production Output

This provides a more reliable basis for machine selection than choosing equipment from bottle volume or machine price alone.