Abstract: An end cap for a paper board reel of unitary construction which is designed to be applied in an economical manner by production machinery and provides a smooth arcuate surface which avoids injury to cloth to be wound thereon.
Abstract: Apparatus is provided for applying an end cap to a cloth board reel automatically. The end cap has a front wall and a pair of side walls. One of the side walls is provided with an extension at each end which wraps around the longitudinal ends of the reel. The machine applies the long side wall to the reel, folds over the front wall, and wraps the extensions of the side wall around the longitudinal edges of the reel. The remaining side wall is then folded over the broad side of the reel and the extensions which have been wrapped around.