Apparatus for and a method of applying an elongate element in a double twist stranding machine or buncher

摘要

In apparatus for and a method of applying an elongate element in a double twist stranding machine, tape (14) is fed from a tape pad (16) axially through a stub axle (8) to be applied to a twisted plurality of wires (2) at the point at which a second of two twists is applied by means of a rotor (4) rotating about a cradle. As the tape is applied at the second and final twist point it is not subjected to further twisting which could cause it to wrinkle. Nor is it subjected to high centrifugal forces as it passes through the rotor (4). The tape may be fed from a concentrically wound or helically wound pad. Alternatively, the tape may be replaced by wires supplied from bobbins.