Abstract: A device for guiding and/or changing the direction of movement of a wire and the like moving at a high speed in a rotating structure into which the wire is introduced at the axis of rotation of the rotating structure comprises a slide guide spaced from the axis of rotation of the rotating structure. The slide guide is provided with a contact path upon which the wire moves and air under pressure or a lubricant may be introduced to the path to reduce the friction between the path and the moving wire.

Abstract: The spool upon which the wire is to be wound is mounted upon a carriage which is movable into and out of the apparatus. A flyer having guide rollers thereon to guide the wire upon the spool is mounted for rotary movement around the spool and for reciprocating movement in a direction parallel to the axis of the spool. The spool is rotated in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the flyer during winding. At least one guide roll is provided with adjustable pitch fan blades to provide additional rotary drive of the roller.

Abstract: In an apparatus for winding wire a spool upon which the wire is to be wound is held securely within the apparatus and a flyer having guide rollers to guide the wire upon the spool is mounted for rotary movement around the spool and for axial movement in a direction parallel to the axis of the spool. The rotary speed of the flyer can be regulated to maintain the tension of the wire constant. Limit switches are provided to define the limits of axial movement of the flyer and to reverse the direction of movement of the flyer so that the wire is wound upon the spool in uniform layers.