Blow Moulding Machine Finance

Q: Can I finance a used blow moulding machine?

Yes, though the used market is smaller and more specialised than for injection moulding. Lenders will want to see the extruder screw and barrel condition, and for rotary or shuttle machines, evidence the mould clamping and blow station tooling is complete and working, since replacing missing tooling adds significant unplanned cost. Ask your supplier for maintenance records and, where relevant, logged running hours before you apply; this speeds up the credit decision and can improve the rate you are offered on a blow moulding machine.

Q: Does finance cover moulds and tooling?

Blow mould tooling is often financed or costed separately from the machine itself, similar to injection moulding, since tooling is usually tied to a specific product and customer contract rather than the general capital asset. Ask your lender whether they can bundle both. If you would like both the blow moulding machine and its tooling included in a single facility, say so at the outset, since not every lender is set up to fund tooling and machinery together on the same schedule.

Q: What power and utilities does a blow moulding machine need?

Blow moulding machines need a three-phase 400V supply, often at high current draw for larger extrusion or rotary machines, plus a compressed air supply for the blow station, which needs to be sized correctly as air consumption is significant on larger machines. Confirm both requirements with your supplier before ordering. Getting this confirmed with your supplier and, where needed, an electrician before you order avoids a costly mismatch or last-minute upgrade once the equipment has already arrived on site.

Q: How long does a blow moulding machine last against the finance term?

A well-maintained blow moulding machine typically runs for 15 to 20 years, with the extruder barrel and screw being the main wear items requiring periodic replacement. A typical 5 to 7 year finance term covers roughly a third of that working life. That headroom is why many buyers choose a shorter finance term deliberately, so they can reassess or upgrade once the agreement ends rather than being tied to one specification for the machine's entire working life.

Spread the cost of blow moulding machines from £40,000 to £500,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease or refinance;

Can you finance a blow moulding machine?

Yes, blow moulding machines 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 £40,000 to £500,000, and most deals are written over 12–84 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.

Typical Cost

£40k – £500k

Approval Speed

24–48 hours

Same-day for < £100k

Rates From

4.5% APR

What would a blow moulding machine cost per month?

Blow Moulding Machine price (ex VAT) £150,000

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 moulding machine price. Indicative only, not a quote.

Finance options

Hire Purchase (HP)

Rate: From 4.9% APR
Term: 12–84 months
Deposit: 10–20%
Ownership: Yours at the end
Best for: Plastics packaging manufacturers and bottle producers wanting to own the blow moulding machine outright

Finance Lease

Rate: From 4.5% APR
Term: 12–84 months
Deposit: None required
Ownership: Return or buy (balloon payment)
Best for: Tax efficient; claim 100% of payments against profit

Operating Lease

Rate: From 5.2% APR
Term: 24–60 months
Deposit: None required
Ownership: Return at end
Best for: Stay current with faster cycle times and multi-layer capability. Off balance sheet.

Representative example

On a purchase price of £150,000: a 10% deposit of £15,000, then 48 monthly payments of £3,164 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £166,872, 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-station shuttle blow moulder, 0.1 to 5L	£60,000 – £150,000	Extrusion Blow Moulding Machine (capacity class)
Rotary wheel blow moulder, multi-station	£250,000 – £500,000	High-Output Blow Moulding Machine (capacity class)
Injection blow moulder, small container	£80,000 – £180,000	Injection Blow Moulding Machine (capacity class)

Tax benefits

Blow moulding machines qualify for Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) and full expensing, letting you deduct the full cost from taxable profits in the year of purchase, up to £1,000,000 under AIA for qualifying plant and machinery. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances as the asset sits on your balance sheet. Lease payments are generally deducted as an operating expense, spread over the lease term.

Market context

Blow moulding machines are bought by plastics packaging manufacturers producing bottles, containers and hollow parts, typically for food, drink, cosmetics, chemical and automotive customers. Buyers finance because the machine sits alongside significant tooling and mould costs per product line, and because output volumes, and therefore return on the machine, ramp up quickly once a customer contract is running, making it easier to service monthly payments than fund the machine from reserves. Replacement is usually driven by a need for faster cycle times, larger container sizes, or multi-layer capability for barrier packaging, rather than the machine wearing out, since the extrusion and clamping mechanics are robust and long-lived.

Frequently asked questions

Can I finance a used blow moulding machine?

Yes, though the used market is smaller and more specialised than for injection moulding. Lenders will want to see the extruder screw and barrel condition, and for rotary or shuttle machines, evidence the mould clamping and blow station tooling is complete and working, since replacing missing tooling adds significant unplanned cost. Ask your supplier for maintenance records and, where relevant, logged running hours before you apply; this speeds up the credit decision and can improve the rate you are offered on a blow moulding machine.

Does finance cover moulds and tooling?

Blow mould tooling is often financed or costed separately from the machine itself, similar to injection moulding, since tooling is usually tied to a specific product and customer contract rather than the general capital asset. Ask your lender whether they can bundle both. If you would like both the blow moulding machine and its tooling included in a single facility, say so at the outset, since not every lender is set up to fund tooling and machinery together on the same schedule.

What power and utilities does a blow moulding machine need?

Blow moulding machines need a three-phase 400V supply, often at high current draw for larger extrusion or rotary machines, plus a compressed air supply for the blow station, which needs to be sized correctly as air consumption is significant on larger machines. Confirm both requirements with your supplier before ordering. Getting this confirmed with your supplier and, where needed, an electrician before you order avoids a costly mismatch or last-minute upgrade once the equipment has already arrived on site.

How long does a blow moulding machine last against the finance term?