Apparatus for handling linear elements

摘要

The present invention embraces apparatus for the production of mineral fibers such as glass fibers. In particular, the apparatus comprises a guide member for gathering filaments into side-by-side strands wherein the guide member has a locating hole and support means for holding the guide member normal to the side-by-side strands. The support means comprises a supporting member, a pin member extending upwardly from the support member for positioning the guide member thereon at the locating hole, and an adjustable member extending from the support member and adapted to support the guide member so that the guide member is held above the support member by the pin and the adjustable member.