Abstract: A clamping device for clamping the form tools (3) to the form supports (1) of an injection molding machine. The form tools (3) are provided with clamping bolts (6). At the form supports (1) there are lateral recesses (17) in which locking means (9) are arranged which fix the clamping bolts (6) within the form supports (1). Furthermore, positioning means for positioning the form tools (3) in the closing plane are provided.