As a high-efficiency core equipment for plastic hollow product production, double-station extrusion blow molding machines feature alternating operation of two stations, which significantly improves production efficiency compared to single-station models. Their prices are affected by specification capacity, brand grade, automation level, configuration functions, and technical parameters, with a wider price span ranging from $8,000 to over $520,000, covering entry-level mini models to industrial-grade large-scale equipment. The following is a detailed analysis combined with specific classifications and market data.
I. Price Range by Equipment Specification and Production Capacity
Equipment specifications mainly depend on parameters such as the capacity of producible products, screw diameter, and extrusion volume. Due to the double-station structure, the price is 30%-50% higher than that of single-station models of the same specification. Different specifications correspond to clear price ranges and are suitable for different large-batch production needs.
1. Mini/Laboratory Grade (Product Capacity ≤ 1L, Screw Diameter 30-45mm)
Such equipment is suitable for small-batch trial production in laboratories, small workshops, or small-scale mass production of small plastic bottles and toy accessories. It is mainly semi-automatic with basic configurations, and some support simple automatic alternating operation of double stations.
- Price Range: $8,000 – $36,000
- Subdivided Ranges:
- Pure Laboratory Micro Machines (No Mass Production Capacity, Basic Precision): $8,000 – $12,000. Representative models include the SJ-45 double-station mini blow molding machine, which only meets sample production and small-batch trial needs.
- Small-Scale Mass Production Models (100ml-1L Products, Such as Cosmetic Bottles, Small Medicine Bottles): $26,000 – $36,000. They support semi-automatic feeding, basic PLC control, and alternating operation of double stations, with an hourly output of 800-5,000 pieces. A typical example is the PXB-50 double-station automatic model.
2. Small and Medium Industrial Grade (Product Capacity 1L-20L, Screw Diameter 50-80mm)
The most widely used, suitable for large-batch production of mainstream products such as food and beverage bottles, chemical reagent barrels, and lubricating oil pots. It balances high production efficiency and operational flexibility, with customizable automation levels, making it the first choice for small and medium enterprises pursuing capacity expansion.
- Price Range: $42,000 – $225,000
- Subdivided Ranges:
- Basic Semi-Automatic Models (1L-5L Products, Such as 5L Lubricating Oil Barrels): $42,000 – $75,000. Equipped with single-screw extrusion, manual part removal, and basic double-station alternating control system, only with basic temperature control function. Representative model is the 75mm screw double-station machine.
- Full-Automatic Standard Models (5L-20L Products, Such as 20L Chemical Barrels): $120,000 – $225,000. Integrated with automatic part removal, servo-driven parison control, precise temperature control, and intelligent double-station synchronization, with an hourly output of 5,000-12,000 pieces.
3. Large-Scale Industrial Grade (Product Capacity 20L-2000L, Screw Diameter 80-120mm)
Used for large-batch production of large plastic barrels, water storage tanks, IBC intermediate bulk containers and other industrial products. The equipment has a large volume, adopts a double-station accumulator design, and has high requirements for extrusion volume, stability, and synchronization. Most are fully automatic configurations, and some require customized design.
- Price Range: $285,000 – $520,000+
- Subdivided Ranges:
- Regular Large-Scale Models (20L-200L Products, Such as 200L Industrial Drums): $285,000 – $345,000. Adopt double-station accumulator structure, support basic multi-layer co-extrusion function, adapt to HDPE/PP raw materials, and realize synchronous alternating operation of double stations.
- Extra-Large Customized Models (500L-2000L Products, Such as IBC Tanks): $435,000 – $520,000+. Require customized screws, molds, and dual-station coordinated control systems, integrated with high-end functions such as energy-saving heating, automatic demolding, and intelligent fault early warning.
II. Impact of Brand Grade on Price
Brands from different origins have significant differences in technical level, quality control standards, and after-sales service, which directly lead to price premiums. Similar to single-station models, they can be divided into three echelons, and the double-station structure further amplifies the price gap between different echelons.
1. High-End Imported Brands (Mainly European and American)
Representative Brands: Krones, Sidel, Bekum. Core advantages include high precision, high stability, long service life, advanced double-station synchronization technology, and high automation integration, suitable for high-end large-batch product production.
- Price Premium: 40%-70% higher than Chinese double-station models of the same specification, and 30%-50% higher than their own single-station models.
- Specific Prices: Small and medium models $180,000 – $315,000, large models $450,000 – $675,000+. The price of some customized multi-layer co-extrusion double-station models is unlimited.
2. Mid-Range Brands (Taiwanese and Chinese Premium Brands)
Representative Brands: Chia Ming, Apollo, Tongjia. Balance quality and cost-effectiveness, optimize double-station synchronization technology based on imported technology localization, provide convenient after-sales service, and are the mainstream choice for industrial large-batch production.
- Price Premium: 15%-30% higher than economical Chinese double-station brands, and 30%-40% higher than their own single-station models.
- Specific Prices: Small and medium models $60,000 – $150,000, large models $225,000 – $420,000. For example, the price of Chia Ming CM-FE series (max 300ml) double-station machine is $90,000 – $127,500.
3. Economical Chinese Brands
Representative Brands: Small and medium equipment manufacturers in China. Focus on basic double-station functions and standardized production, use general accessories for core components, meet low-end large-batch production needs, and have strong price competitiveness.
- Price Range: Mini models $8,000 – $30,000, small and medium models $42,000 – $105,000, large models $150,000 – $270,000. For example, the factory price of 160L-200L barrel double-station basic semi-automatic models is $63,000 – $75,000.
III. Impact of Core Configurations and Functions on Price Premiums
Basic double-station models only meet core extrusion blow molding and alternating operation needs. Additional configurations require separate premiums, among which double-station exclusive synchronization and coordination functions have significant impact on prices, and the premium range depends on functional complexity.
| Configuration & Function | Premium Range (US Dollars) | Function Description |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Layer Co-Extrusion Function (2-3 Layers) | $30,000 – $75,000 | Suitable for high-barrier packaging and functional products, realize layered extrusion of different raw materials on double stations, and improve product performance while ensuring efficiency. |
| In-Mold Labeling (IML) System (Double-Station Synchronous) | $22,500 – $45,000 | Complete label application synchronously on two stations during production, reduce subsequent processes, and improve production efficiency and product appearance consistency. |
| Servo-Driven Dual-Station Parison Synchronous Control | $15,000 – $37,500 | Precisely control parison thickness of double stations synchronously, reduce raw material waste, improve product dimensional accuracy consistency, suitable for high-end product production. |
| Robot-Integrated Double-Station Automation | $45,000 – $120,000 | Configure dedicated robots for double stations to replace manual part removal, trimming, and stacking, realize full-process automation, and adapt to large-scale mass production. |
| Energy Recovery System | $7,500 – $22,500 | Recover waste heat from the heating process of double stations, reduce energy consumption, and reduce long-term operating costs. |
| Advanced PLC Double-Station Synchronous Control | $4,500 – $12,000 | Support parameter storage, fault alarm, remote monitoring, and precise synchronization adjustment of double stations, improving operational convenience and equipment controllability. |
| Double-Station Independent Temperature Control | $3,000 – $8,000 | Realize independent temperature adjustment of two stations, adapt to production of different specifications or materials at the same time, and improve equipment flexibility. |
IV. Other Key Factors Affecting Price
1. Equipment Newness and Warranty Service
- New Equipment: Enjoy full warranty (1-2 years, up to 3 years for high-end brands), covering double-station core components such as synchronization systems. The price is within the above standard range, and some manufacturers provide free installation, commissioning, and synchronization debugging.
- Used Equipment: Price is 30%-60% of new equipment. For example, the price of a used WIB-60 double-station injection blow molding machine is about $28,000. Users need to bear the risk of synchronization system maintenance, and some used equipment has no warranty.
2. Customization Needs
Customized double-station models for special products (such as special-shaped parts, high-temperature resistant products) and special raw materials (such as PLA degradable materials, PC materials) need to adjust screw structure, heating system, mold adaptation, and double-station coordination parameters. The premium range is 20%-50% of the basic model price, and the longer the customization cycle, the greater the price fluctuation.
3. Transportation and Installation Costs
Imported double-station equipment is larger and heavier than single-station models, requiring additional payment of customs duties, international transportation fees (shipping cost for large models is $8,000 – $28,000), and overseas installation and synchronization debugging fees (about 6%-10% of the equipment price); transportation and installation fees for Chinese double-station equipment are relatively low, usually $1,500 – $8,000, and some manufacturers include them in the equipment quotation.
V. Price Summary and Selection Suggestions
The price of double-station extrusion blow molding machines mainly depends on “specification + brand + double-station exclusive configuration”. Compared with single-station models, they have obvious efficiency advantages but higher costs. Selection should be comprehensively judged based on own production scale, capacity demand, product positioning, and budget:
- Small-Batch, Low-End Products (Such as Small Toys, Ordinary Plastic Bottles): Choose economical Chinese mini/small and medium double-station models if capacity needs to be improved, budget $8,000 – $75,000.
- Medium-Batch, Mid-Range Products (Such as Food and Beverage Bottles, Regular Chemical Barrels): Choose mid-range brand full-automatic double-station models, budget $120,000 – $225,000, and add double-station synchronous IML, servo control and other configurations as needed.
- Large-Batch, High-End Products (Such as High-Barrier Packaging, Precision Industrial Containers): Choose high-end imported or Chinese premium large double-station models, budget $225,000 – $520,000+, equipped with multi-layer co-extrusion, robot automation, and double-station independent temperature control functions.
Note: The prices in this article are based on international wholesale quotes from August to December 2025 (data from Alibaba, Made-in-China and brand official websites). The actual price may fluctuate by ±10% due to market supply and demand, raw material fluctuations, and customization level. The price premium of double-station models is based on the same specification and configuration of single-station models.
