"METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLOSING A PACKING PIPE". The present invention is directed to a method and apparatus for closing a packaging tube (1) around a packaged product (2) essentially cylindrical, in particular a tampon for feminine hygiene, in which method the packaging tube (2 ) which is made of a flexible packaging film is arranged in a tube shape around the packaging product so that an open packaging tube portion (3) is protruding beyond the free front end of the packaged product. Then, a front portion of the packaging film of the open tube portion (3) projecting forward is pressed together and moistened by grip jaws (10, 10 ') to form a first portion of film sheet ( 6, 8), and the first wet film sheet portion (6, 8) is folded over the packaging tube (1) around the front end of the packaged product and is wet with said.
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