Abstract: The clamping comprises a tie-bar which extends between a fixed and a movable platen of a molding machine, with respect to the first, and hydraulically operated locking means for engaging the tie bar and generating the clamping force. The locking means comprises a hydraulic cylinder having a hollow sleeve and piston provided with internal toothings, in axially spaced apart positions. The sleeve and piston unit is made to rotate and slide axially, to selectively engage and disengage with the toothed head at the end of the tie bar to allow step and fine adjustments of the position of the movable platen, in relation to the thickness of the mold.

Abstract: The clamping comprises a tie-bar which extends between a fixed and a movable platen of a molding machine, with respect to the first, and hydraulically operated locking means for engaging the tie bar and generating the clamping force. The locking means comprises a hydraulic cylinder having a hollow sleeve and piston provided with internal toothings, in axially spaced apart positions. The sleeve and piston unit is made to rotate and slide axially, to selectively engage and disengage with the toothed head at the end of the tie bar to allow step and fine adjustments of the position of the movable platen, in relation to the thickness of the mold.

Abstract: The improved check valve assembly includes a cylindrical barrel, a rotating and reciprocating plasticizing feed screw in said barrel, a screw tip or head portion downstream of the feed screw and connected thereto with the feed screw feeding heated thermoplastic material to the screw tip which in turn feeds the material externally of the screw tip, a check valve assembly between the feed screw and the screw tip including a sliding ring inside the barrel, a first sealing surface of the ring sealable against the feed screw operative to block communication between the feed screw and screw tip, and means operative to seal the ring against the feed screw upon rotation of the feed screw.

Abstract: A running rail has a double T profile formed by two chords connected with a web. Grooves extend parallel to the web, in the inner sides of both chords. On a lower end, the suspension arm has a suspension plate with an upper edge that engages into the groove in the upper chord. A securing claw is provided that engages the lower groove with one end, and engages the side of the suspension plate remote from the web, with the other end. At the upper end of the suspension arm is a roof flange which is horizontally adjustably connected by using a nut and bolt cooperating with a bush.