摘要 |
Stationary and movable platens (10,16) are provided having mold halves (20,22) affixed thereto. The movable platen (16) is reciprocatingly moved between a mold open and a mold closed position, and a clamping force is applied to the movable platen (16) in the mold closed position, and a mold break force is applied to the movable platen (16) in the mold closed position. At least one column (24) is provided having a first end (26) affixed to the movable platen (16), and a threaded rod (46) engages a threaded member (48) which is operatively connected to the column (24). <IMAGE> |