Multi-element separation modules for a fiber processing machine

摘要

A device is provided for separating out foreign particles and/or neps in a pre-carding zone and/or a post-carding zone of a carding machine having a carding cylinder. The device has at least two modules arranged opposite the carding cylinder in the pre-carding zone and/or the post-carding zone. Each module has a plurality of operating elements, the elements being arranged beside one another as seen in a circumferential direction of the cylinder. The operating elements are fixed carding elements, suctioning devices, and/or separating knives.