Abstract: A tie-bar-less clamping unit for a moulding machine includes a machine frame formed for absorbing clamping forces, and a fixed platen arranged stationary in relation to the machine frame. A movable platen can move relative to the machine frame, and at least one push rod is preferably arranged substantially centrally with respect to the movable platen. At least one pressure pad is arranged between the push rod and the movable platen.

Abstract: An arrangement with a first clamping unit including a first fixed platen and a first movable platen movable relative thereto, a first clamping force mechanism to apply a clamping force to the first movable platen, and a control or regulating unit for controlling or regulating the first clamping force mechanism. Arranged next to and/or above the first clamping unit is a second clamping unit including a second fixed platen or the first fixed platen and a second movable platen movable relative thereto and which are suitable for carrying at least one mold, and a second clamping force mechanism to apply a clamping force to the second movable platen. The control or regulating unit can actuate the first clamping force mechanism and the second clamping force mechanism to apply a clamping force synchronously when all platens present jointly carry a mold.

Abstract: A plasticizing unit and/or injection unit for a molding machine with an injection cylinder for plasticized material, at least one degassing opening, and a degassing device in flow connection with the at least one degassing opening for releasing and discharging undesired gases from the plasticized material. The degassing device has a flow element, in flow connection with the at least one degassing opening, which is formed to generate a negative pressure by the Venturi effect at the degassing opening, and/or the degassing device has a filter device, in flow connection with the at least one degassing opening, for filtering gases being released.