Hubbell Incorporated
Power-operated mold clamping system for exothermic reaction welding

Abstract:

A mold clamping system for exothermic reaction welding adapted to be power-operated by a power device, the combination comprising a first member adapted to support a first mold portion; a second member adapted to support a second mold portion; and a drive mechanism, adapted to be coupled to the power device, coupled to at least one of said first and second members and capable of moving the first and second members between a first position, in which the first and second mold portions are spaced apart, and a second position, in which the first and second mold portions are engaged, upon actuation of the power device in a first and a second direction, respectively.