摘要 |
A machine for cutting and moistening plastic tubes, and presenting: a reel about which the tube is wound; a feed device for feeding the tube in a given direction; a cutting device for cutting the tube to define a portion; and a dispensing device for dispensing adhesive on to an end of the portion. The machine also presents a gripping device for gripping the portion during cutting, and for conveying the portion to the dispensing device; and a detecting device which, following dispensing of the adhesive, detects the presence of the operator's hand gripping the portion, and de-activates the gripping device to release the portion into the operator's hand. |