Abstract: An apparatus (1) for the insertion of weft threads in a weaving machine is presented. The apparatus includes a nozzle holder (9) and, secured thereto, at least one nozzle (3) with a mixing tube (6) for the insertion of a weft thread (2) as well as a clamping device (7) which can be charged with a medium in order to firmly clamp a weft thread which is introduced into the nozzle. In addition the apparatus (1) contains at least one control valve (8) which is arranged at or in the nozzle holder (9) or nozzle (3) in order to control the clamping device (7).

Abstract: An apparatus (1) is presented for the insertion of a weft thread (2) into a shed (10) of a rapier weaving machine. The apparatus (1) includes a rapier tape (3b) movable in the insertion direction, a rapier head (3a) at the same and at least one guide part (5) which is provided at the rapier tape or at the rapier head as well as a plurality of guide elements (6.1-6.i+1) which cooperate with the guide part to guide the rapier tape or the rapier head in the shed, wherein the start of the guidance of the guide part by the guide elements is delayed until the rapier tip ( 3) is at a distance of at least 14 cm in the shed.