Molins Plc

Richard R Armour

Peter A Clarke

Anthony R Brown

Albert D Seim, Ii

Kevin R Fincham

Kenneth B Carter

In a cigarette filter rod manufacturing plant at least one tow bale (6; 108) is located in a position remote from the corresponding tow opening machine (2; 100) and a conveying system (10; 112) is provided for transporting the tow to the machine. In a preferred arrangement the conveying system comprises a pneumatic duct (10) in which the tow is conveyed with the assistance of air movers (12). Removing the tow bales from the vicinity of the machines, preferably to a common area, allows flexibility in laying out a production floor and provides easy access for replacement of the bales.

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Saunderton, United Kingdom

Richard R Armour