Tie bar
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Tie bar In molding machines, the bars that tie the stationary platen and the hydraulic clamping mechanism together. During mold clamp-up, the tie bars resist the strain created by the hydraulic cylinder clamping and moveable against the stationary mold. Also called strain rods. Large, steel bars used on the clamp end of the machine to connect and support the platens.
