Abstract: A method for magnetically aligning non-particles within a polymer, involving adding a magnetic nano-particle filler to a plastic material, such as a molten thermoplastic. The magnetic property allows the filler or particles to be aligned through the use of magnetic fields during the molding process. In one embodiment, the nano-particles are synthesized to a specific size, and are made by applying suitable coatings to existing fillers.

Abstract: A mold clamp has a drive pivotally mounted on a first mold half. The drive includes a cylinder body and a piston, wherein one of the cylinder body or the piston is pivotally mounted to the first mold half and the other has a pair of pins and a locking plate having an engagement face. A guide directs the drive between a retracted position and an extended position. The guide has a pair of spaced apart guide plates mounted to the first mold half. Each guide plate has an arcuate slot slidably receiving the pins. An abutment is mounted on a second mold half. The abutment has a complementary engagement face for cooperating with the engagement face of the drive for enhancing engagement therebetween.