Abstract: A device for supplying containers, especially bottles, to an apparatus for handling them, in particular a rinsing machine, the device comprising first and second conveyors arranged to convey the bottles into the rinsing machine, the first conveyor being directed transversely to the second conveyor. A guide positioned above the first conveyor to guide and push the bottles in juxtaposed rows onto the second conveyor for supply by the second conveyor to the rinsing machine, and at least one sensor being present to detect the presence of bottles on the conveyor and, in the absence of bottles, to increase the velocity of the first conveyor relative to the second conveyor.

Abstract: A device for cutting and removal of the strapping bands from an object, said device comprising a framework adapted to be placed over a conveying track for supplying the object to the device, said framework being provided with supports for at least one clamping-cutting-means, which is supported in such a way that it is movable with respect to at least one wall of the object to search for a strapping band lying against said wall, said band being clamped by the means and cut off, after which the cut off end is brought to a band receiving station by the clamping-cutting-means.