HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD

摘要

Apparatus and method for removing a set of linear objects such as helically coiled turbolaters (11) from a container (12) of objects, comprising a cover means (17) including holes (37) from which air is drawn to cause some of the objects (11) to engage the underside of the cover means (17) and means for reducing the air flow through the holes (37) so that the objects (11) correctly engaged with the cover will detach from the cover means (17). Means is also provided to insert the helically coiled objects (11) into the tubes (13) of a radiator (14).