Device and method to select a tape from at least two tapes being produced has transporting unit and holding unit with holding rollers with segmented sections

摘要

A device to select a tape from at least two tapes being produced comprises initial regions (16a-d) of the tapes (15a-d) where tapes are placed one behind the other in a long section surface exit position with a holding unit (17) and the selected tape is guided by a transporting device (24) to the processing place (27). The holding device for each tape comprises a cooperating holding roller having an open circular segment in roller cross-section. An independent claim is also included for an operating method for the above device.