Clamping system and a method for degassing hydraulic fluid

Abstract

The invention relates to a clamping system for clamping two mould halves together, comprising: a reservoir for containing hydraulic fluid, at least one hydraulic cylinder, at least one channel that is fluidically connected between the reservoir and the hydraulic cylinder, and at least one pneumatic cylinder comprising a piston and a barrel, wherein the piston is movable within the at least one channel and within the barrel. The invention also relates to a moulding system comprising this clamping system and to a method for degassing hydraulic fluid.