Transfer chain for preforms with handle

摘要

The chain has an orientation unit for orienting a mobile gripping and guiding element (2) of a perform (1) near an outlet of a terminal station such that a protector (2a) of the element covers an integrated handle (1b) of the perform in movement of the protector. The orientation unit drives the element in a position until a heating station that is provided with a guiding and orienting unit. The guiding and orienting unit angularly orients the element in a desired position before releasing the preform in a receiving station (III) of the preform in an oriented manner.