Abstract: The disclosure deals with a clamping device for molds used in blow molding of hollow plastic articles having two halves of the mold for forming the sides of the hollow plastic article and a bottom part, wherein the halves of the mold can be moved away from each other. The invention is characterized in that during the opening of the mold the halves of the mold are moved away from each other in a longitudinal direction to said hollow plastic article and, at least partially simultaneously, in a perpendicular direction to said article.
Abstract: A transfer device for open neck plastic parisons and finished articles in injection blow molding equipment. The device includes a core or pin which is attached to a plate and can be inserted into the parison or finished article. A collet is included which is supported by the core, an extension of the core, or the plate in such a way that the collet grips the neck of the parison or finished article when in one position, and releases it when in a second position.