Production of a filter strand used in cigarette production comprises feeding a support cord with regularly arranged bodies to a base strand via a transport device

摘要

Production of a filter strand (9) comprises feeding a support cord (2) with regularly arranged bodies (12) to a base strand (10) via a transport device (3). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) Method for producing a filter used in the tobacco production industry; (2) Device for forming a filter strand; (3) Filter or filter strand production by the above processes. Preferred Features: A control device (21) controls a conveying unit for the base strand and a conveying unit for the support cord. The support cord is conveyed in a tube (5) in the conveying direction using an air stream before it is fed to the base strand.