Abstract: On a lifter table (23) a pallet (2) is first deposited in a lower position and then following lifting of this table (23) the pallet (2) is precisely aligned by suitable apparatus (40). Thereafter reams of paper are deposited on the pallet (2) by a conveyor (50) and the topmost reams in each case precisely aligned relative to the pallet (2) by the same apparatus (40) in each case such that their edge faces are located set back relative to those of the pallet (2). Thereby precisely congruent stacks are achieved in fast operation.

Abstract: A device for processing ply material comprises a stationary device base; first and second transverse slides, first and second working units, and a controller. The first and second transverse slides are simultaneously displaceable in first and second contour directions on the device base, the second contour direction opposing the first contour direction and the contour directions oriented transverse to the length direction and parallel to a layer plane.

Abstract: Reams of paper advancing in a horizontal direction on a first belt are straightened initially by interaction with a transverse vertical barrier, while wrapping paper is drawn out from below the first belt and directed onto a third belt; the paper is pulled upright into the path of the ream by the elevation of a first gate affording a gap of height at least equal to that of the ream whereupon the ream is directed through the gap, becoming partially enveloped by the paper, then stopped on the third belt while the wrapping paper is cut near to the gate and the trailing edge simultaneously moistened with gum. Finally a second gate identical to the first is raised at the entry to the third belt, drawing up the remaining portion of the paper, and the conveying direction is reversed to take the ream back through the relative gap; the ream is thus enveloped completely and the gummed edge of the wrapping paper flattened and secured.