TUFT FORMING APPARATUS

摘要

An apparatus (10) for forming multi-filament tufts for use in a brush seal includes a support (14) for retaining an end of a skein (16) of aligned wires or fibres and a glue reservoir (15) dimensioned to receive the skein end. The support (14) and the reservoir (15) being relatively movable whereby the end can be inserted in the glue reservoir (15) so that the adhesive can adhere the wires or fibres at the end to form the tuft. A cutter (13) is also provided for cutting the wires or fibres to length after the wires and fibres are retained by the support (14).