摘要 |
An apparatus for making pleated fibrous webs, comprising a comb reciprocable along a generally vertical path and a reciprocable presser bar which cooperates with the comb to pleat the web, the comb configured for moving the web in a first direction and the presser bar configured for moving the web in a second direction which is substantially perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the machine further comprises a conveyor belt for introducing the web, the conveyor belt having a suction system to draw the web onto the conveyor belt. |