Clamping unit for a forming machine

Abstract

Clamping unit for a forming machine, in particular for an injection molding machine (2), comprising at least one mold mounting plate (3, 4), at least one tie bar (5) and at least one locking nut (6), wherein the at least one tie bar (5) can be locked relative to the at least one mold mounting plate (3, 4) by means of the at least one locking nut (6) and a drive train is provided for driving an opening and / or closing movement of the at least one locking nut (6) relative to the at least one tie bar (5), wherein the drive train has at least one deflectable traction element (7).