Abstract: An apparatus (20) for folding a sheet of foil (11) includes a feeder (23) and a folding means (24). The feeder (23) can feed a sheet of foil to the folding means (24). The folding means (24) includes a first surface (27) and a second surface (28) which can be arranged to bear against first and second opposing faces respectively of a portion (31) of the sheet of foil (11) at or near to the leading edge (11?) of the sheet of foil. One or both of the first and second surfaces (27,28) can be rotated about a foldable axis between the first and second opposing faces to create a first fold along the foldable axis.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting apparatus and method for breaking down of a vehicle tyre. The apparatus comprises support means for supporting a tyre in position, cutting means for cutting the tyre and rotation means for rotating the tyre during a cutting operation. The apparatus includes a track or guide (14) which is a conveying means for directing tyres toward a frame (15). The frame (15) forms part of the support means and communicates with a hopper (16) into which constituent tyre parts are deposited automatically after a cutting operation has been carried out. The cutting means comprises cutter arms (17). A support means also comprises pivot arms (18) which carry tyre guides (19) and are connected to a pivot support arm (20). Rollers (21) are provided for supporting the tyre (7) in the cutting position. The rotation means comprises a driving wheel (22).