Uniloy debuts 2 all-electric blow molders

Both use the Uni-Smart control system and offer significant energy savings over similar hydraulic systems.
April 2, 2026
2 min read

Key Highlights

  • The UIB 129.E is part of Uniloy's new electric injection blow molding line, replacing a 13-machine hydraulic setup with a three-machine series for improved efficiency.
  • Energy consumption is significantly reduced, with only 18 kW needed during operation, up to 60 percent less than comparable hydraulic systems.
  • The Uni-Smart control system provides intuitive operation and quick setup, enhancing productivity and ease of use for operators.
  • The UCS 35 J.ED coex shuttle machine produces multi-layer containers with up to 100 percent regrind capability, ideal for sustainable and aseptic packaging.
  • Both machines demonstrate Uniloy’s commitment to innovation, energy efficiency, and advanced multilayer technology for the plastics manufacturing industry.
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The three-station injection blow system UIB 129.E is second in Uniloy's all-electric line.

The three-station injection blow system UIB 129.E is second in Uniloy's all-electric line.

By Ron Shinn 

Uniloy showed two all-electric machines for the first time at K 2025: the UIB 129.E injection blow molder and the UCS 35 J.ED Coex3 continuous extrusion shuttle machine.

The UIB 129.E is the second of three machines planned for the UIB electric line. The UIB 85 was released in 2024, and the UIB 180 is planned for 2026. This is Uniloy’s first series of electric injection blow machines. The three-machine UIB line replaces a 13-machine conventional hydraulic line. 

The three-station injection blow system UIB 129.E has an injection clamping force of 105 tons and blow mold clamping force of 18 tons. At the K show, it produced 60-milliliter HDPE pharmaceutical containers with a 20-cavity mold. 

Uniloy said it needs only 18 kilowatts of energy under normal operation, which is up to 60 percent less than similar hydraulic systems. 

It uses the Uni-Smart control system, which has an interface that provides fast setup and intuitive user experience for operators. 

Uniloy UIB systems offer advanced multilayer technology for barrier applications. Through co-injection, two resins form a three-layer melt stream, controlled at each patented nozzle to customize barrier placement and thickness. 

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The UCS 35 J.ED Coex 3 continuous extrusion shuttle machine uses about 40 percent less energy than a comparable hydraulic machine.

The UCS 35 J.ED Coex 3 continuous extrusion shuttle machine uses about 40 percent less energy than a comparable hydraulic machine.

The UCS 35 J.ED Coex 3 continuous extrusion shuttle machine has 35 tons of clamping force and a 700mm carriage stroke. Post-cooling stations are adjustable. 

At the K show, the unit produced three-layer, 20-liter stackable jerrycans with a view stripe. 

Three extruders created layers that were 20 percent of the total thickness on each outside layer and 60 percent in the middle layer. Uniloy’s optimized screw design allows for the use of up to 100 percent regrind in the middle layer. 

Uniloy said the machine uses about 40 percent less energy than traditional hydraulic shuttle machines and is well-suited for clean rooms and aseptic packaging. 

The UCS 35 J.ED series also uses the Uni-Smart control system. 

The machine completes Uniloy’s UCS Electric series, which ranges up to 44 tons of clamping force. 

Contact: 

Uniloy Inc., Tecumseh, Mich., 517-424-8900, www.uniloy.com   

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Editor Ron Shinn is a co-founder of Plastics Machinery & Manufacturing and has been covering the plastics industry for more than 35 years. He leads the editorial team, directs coverage and sets the editorial calendar. He also writes features, including the Talking Points column and On the Factory Floor, and covers recycling and sustainability for PMM and Plastics Recycling.

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