Injection Unit Traverse Cylinder (Shooting Cylinder)
This shooting cylinder (injection unit traverse cylinder) is the core actuator of the injection unit movement system in injection molding machines. Mounted between the injection unit carriage and the machine frame rails, it hydraulically advances and retracts the entire injection unit, enabling precise engagement and disengagement of the nozzle with the mold sprue bushing. During injection, the cylinder firmly holds the unit forward, maintaining a tight nozzle-sprue seal to prevent melt leakage; during plastication pauses or shutdowns, it retracts the unit for purging, color changes, or mold maintenance. A compact double-acting design with a maximum thrust of 384 kN, combined with a special low-friction sealing system, anti-pressure-trap drain ports, and a long-life surface-treated piston rod, delivers precise, smooth, leak-free injection unit movement control under high-frequency cycling, rapid response, and continuous production. It is a key guarantee for stable injection in high-speed precision molding machines.