摘要 |
A take-off tube assembly for transferring a preform and methods of use are discussed. The assembly has walls defining a receptacle, and the receptacle has an open end with a cross sectional area. A preform guide is located along the walls of the receptacle, the preform guide having an open end with a cross sectional area smaller than the cross sectional area of the receptacle. A vacuum inlet is also be present, allowing connection of the assembly to a vacuum so that a vacuum draw can facilitate transfer of the preform to the take-off tube.
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