Tow processing nozzle for producing filter rod for cigarette, has air supply connector opening into tow guiding channel via air outlet opening, where opening width of air outlet opening is changeable

摘要

The nozzle has a housing (2) comprising a tow guiding channel connecting a tow inlet opening (10) and a tow outlet opening and guiding a tow from the inlet opening to the outlet opening. The channel is limited in width by two spaced edge sections of the housing. An air supply connector (14) opens into the channel via a slot-shaped air outlet opening so that air is guided to a conveyance plane formed between the edge sections, where the air leaves from the air outlet opening into the channel, and opening width of the air outlet opening is changeable.