Can you finance a blow moulder?

Yes, blow moulders are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £30,000 to £600,000, and most deals are written over 24–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

Blow Moulder Finance: Rates, Options & Eligibility

Q: Is blow mould tooling financed with the machine?

Tooling is normally financed separately from the blow moulder itself, in the same way as injection mould tooling. A blow mould or blow-pin set is cut for one product shape, so it has little to no resale value if the customer contract ends, and lenders structure it as a shorter-term facility secured primarily against the machine rather than the tool. This split also means the tooling facility can be matched to the length of the customer contract it supports rather than to the machine's much longer working life, which keeps the two commitments properly aligned.

Q: What ancillaries do I need to finance alongside a blow moulder?

Most installations need a chiller to hold mould temperature and a granulator to reclaim flash and trim material back into the process, and many also need an in-mould labelling system if labels are applied during moulding rather than afterwards. These are commonly financed on the same agreement as the machine when bought together as a new line. Bundling them onto one agreement usually means a single monthly payment and one application to manage, rather than separate facilities with different lenders, rates and renewal dates running alongside the main machine.

Q: What is the difference between extrusion blow moulding and stretch blow moulding for finance purposes?

Extrusion blow moulding is generally used for larger or irregularly shaped containers such as bottles, drums and ducting, and machines tend to sit at the lower to mid end of the price range. Stretch blow moulding is used for PET bottles at high volume, and the machines, particularly multi-cavity rotary systems, sit at the top of the range, so lenders will size the deposit and term differently depending on which process is being financed.

Q: Can I finance a used blow moulder?

Yes, used blow moulders from established builders are financed up to around 12-15 years old, with an independent valuation typically required for machines over 8-10 years old given the higher values involved. Rates for used equipment are usually a little higher than new. Stretch blow moulding machines are assessed more closely than extrusion blow moulders given the precision components involved in the stretch-blow process, and this can affect both the valuation requirement and the terms a lender is willing to offer on an older unit.

Q: How quickly can blow moulder finance be approved?

Straightforward single-head machine deals under £60,000 are often approved within 24-48 hours. Larger multi-head or stretch blow moulding deals, particularly where tooling and ancillaries are being assessed alongside the machine, typically take 5-10 working days. As with injection moulding, supplying itemised quotes for the machine, tooling and each ancillary separately, rather than one bundled figure, is the most reliable way to keep a larger application moving without back-and-forth queries between you, your supplier and the lender.

Q: What happens if I sell or part-exchange a financed blow moulder before the agreement ends?

Because the finance company holds an interest in the machine until the agreement is settled, whether as legal owner under a lease or as the party financing your hire purchase balance, you need their consent before selling or part-exchanging it. Most lenders will provide an early settlement figure, and any part-exchange value on the outgoing moulder is normally applied against that balance rather than paid to you directly. Where you are upgrading to a newer or higher-capacity machine, many lenders will roll the settlement into the new agreement to keep the transition straightforward.

Typical Cost

£30k – £600k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £60k

Rates From

4.7% APR

What would a blow moulder cost per month?

Blow Moulder price (ex VAT) £160,000

Deposit 10%

Agreement term 60 months

Annual interest rate 9%

Balloon payment £0

Your estimate

Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.

Pre-filled with a typical blow moulder price. Indicative only, not a quote.

Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate: From 4.9% APR
Term: 24–84 months
Deposit: 10–20%
Ownership: Yours at the end
Best for: Businesses wanting to own the press outright and set depreciation against it

Finance Lease

Rate: From 4.6% APR
Term: 24–84 months
Deposit: None required
Ownership: Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for: Tax-efficient, claim 100% of payments against profit while preserving cash for tooling

Operating Lease

Rate: From 5.4% APR
Term: 36–60 months
Deposit: None required
Ownership: Return at end
Best for: Moulders bought alongside a fixed-term customer contract

Representative example

On a purchase price of £160,000: a 10% deposit of £16,000, then 48 monthly payments of £3,375 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £178,000, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.

What buyers actually specify

Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.

Machine or specification	Guide price	Type
Single-Head Extrusion Blow Moulder	£30,000 – £90,000	Entry-Level Blow Moulder
Multi-Head Extrusion Blow Moulder	£90,000 – £280,000	Production Blow Moulder
Stretch Blow Moulder (PET bottle production)	£120,000 – £600,000	Stretch Blow Moulder

Tax benefits

This equipment qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a purchase or HP agreement can be deducted against taxable profit in the year of purchase. Finance lease payments are typically deductible in full from profit as they are paid, and refinancing an owned asset does not change its capital allowances position.

Market context

Blow moulders are bought by manufacturers producing hollow parts such as bottles, containers, drums or automotive ducting, most often against a specific customer contract or product line rather than as a general-purpose investment. As with injection moulding, the mould or blow-pin tooling is cut for a specific bottle or part shape and has little resale value outside that product, so lenders typically assess tooling separately from the machine itself, and a bundle of ancillaries, chiller, granulator for trim and flash, and sometimes an in-mould labelling system, is usually needed to run the line in full. Replacement of the machine is usually driven by a move to a different container size, a higher output requirement, or a switch from extrusion blow moulding to stretch blow moulding for PET; a well-maintained machine from an established builder runs for many years and there is an active used market supporting refinancing.

Bad credit?

Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.

Frequently asked questions

Is blow mould tooling financed with the machine?

Tooling is normally financed separately from the blow moulder itself, in the same way as injection mould tooling. A blow mould or blow-pin set is cut for one product shape, so it has little to no resale value if the customer contract ends, and lenders structure it as a shorter-term facility secured primarily against the machine rather than the tool. This split also means the tooling facility can be matched to the length of the customer contract it supports rather than to the machine's much longer working life, which keeps the two commitments properly aligned.

What ancillaries do I need to finance alongside a blow moulder?

Most installations need a chiller to hold mould temperature and a granulator to reclaim flash and trim material back into the process, and many also need an in-mould labelling system if labels are applied during moulding rather than afterwards. These are commonly financed on the same agreement as the machine when bought together as a new line. Bundling them onto one agreement usually means a single monthly payment and one application to manage, rather than separate facilities with different lenders, rates and renewal dates running alongside the main machine.

What is the difference between extrusion blow moulding and stretch blow moulding for finance purposes?

Extrusion blow moulding is generally used for larger or irregularly shaped containers such as bottles, drums and ducting, and machines tend to sit at the lower to mid end of the price range. Stretch blow moulding is used for PET bottles at high volume, and the machines, particularly multi-cavity rotary systems, sit at the top of the range, so lenders will size the deposit and term differently depending on which process is being financed.

Can I finance a used blow moulder?

Yes, used blow moulders from established builders are financed up to around 12-15 years old, with an independent valuation typically required for machines over 8-10 years old given the higher values involved. Rates for used equipment are usually a little higher than new. Stretch blow moulding machines are assessed more closely than extrusion blow moulders given the precision components involved in the stretch-blow process, and this can affect both the valuation requirement and the terms a lender is willing to offer on an older unit.

How quickly can blow moulder finance be approved?

Straightforward single-head machine deals under £60,000 are often approved within 24-48 hours. Larger multi-head or stretch blow moulding deals, particularly where tooling and ancillaries are being assessed alongside the machine, typically take 5-10 working days. As with injection moulding, supplying itemised quotes for the machine, tooling and each ancillary separately, rather than one bundled figure, is the most reliable way to keep a larger application moving without back-and-forth queries between you, your supplier and the lender.

What happens if I sell or part-exchange a financed blow moulder before the agreement ends?

Because the finance company holds an interest in the machine until the agreement is settled, whether as legal owner under a lease or as the party financing your hire purchase balance, you need their consent before selling or part-exchanging it. Most lenders will provide an early settlement figure, and any part-exchange value on the outgoing moulder is normally applied against that balance rather than paid to you directly. Where you are upgrading to a newer or higher-capacity machine, many lenders will roll the settlement into the new agreement to keep the transition straightforward.

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