Abstract: A weighing device for the determination of weight of a fiber material is provided. The weighing device includes multiple weighing arms. Each of the weighing arms is pivotably supported on one end. Also, each of the weighing arms is supported on an opposite end by a weighing element. The weighing arms are configured for supporting and transporting the fiber material. The weighing element provides a signal for the determination of weight of the fiber material.

Abstract: A carding machine includes a main carding cylinder having a cylinder axis and a cylinder clothing; and traveling flats cooperating with the main carding cylinder along a circumferential length portion thereof. The traveling flats include a plurality of flat bars each having a flat bar clothing cooperating with the cylinder clothing; and a drive for moving the flat bars in unison in an endless path having a working leg in which the flat bar clothings cooperate with the cylinder clothing and a return leg. The working leg extends circumferentially about a portion of the main carding cylinder. The carding machine further has a flexible bend having a convex surface and being supported on the machine frame laterally of the main carding cylinder; and a slide guide supported on the flexible bend. The slide guide has a convex surface supporting the flat bars for sliding motion thereon along the working leg.