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Clamp

Machinery

Definition

Used to hold and maintain the mold's shape during the injection process. It consists of platens, jaws, and a hydraulic system.

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Related terms

  • Clamp Close
    Process

    Stage that consists of closing the clamp quickly and safely until the mold faces touch and the tonnage/clamping force is applied.

  • Clamp Force / Tonnage
    Process

    Pressure applied to keep the mold closed during the injection of plastic material. It must be adequate to avoid defects such as flash or deformations.

  • Clamp Open
    Process

    Stage consisting of opening the clamp to allow the ejection of parts from the mold. It comprises the stages of Open Decompression, Slow Open, Fast Open, and Full Clamp Open.

  • Hydraulic Pressure (Hpsi)
    Machinery

    In hydraulic machines, it is the force generated by fluids under pressure, used to actuate the main movements and systems of the machine.

  • Injection Molding Machine (IMM)
    Machinery

    Complex industrial equipment used to manufacture products by injecting molten material into molds, comprising an injection unit and a clamping system.

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