Abstract: The invention describes a feeding device for feeding fluff and granules into an extruder having a supplying apparatus with an outlet-side pipe piece for the granules, with which the granules can be fed while forming a granule column, wherein the pipe piece is connected to an inlet opening of the extruder, having a funnel with a funnel outlet for supplying fluff, wherein an auger is provided within the funnel for conveying fluff, which projects through the funnel outlet and into the pipe piece, wherein the fluff is conveyable within the granule column. The auger is configured in order to also convey parts of the granules and/or to compact the fluff.

Abstract: Calibration basket having exchangeable air guiding elements composed of porous material. The invention relates to a guiding device and to methods for guiding a plastic film, wherein the plastic film can be guided by means of an air cushion, wherein the guiding device comprises a plurality of blower elements (31) each having the foil owing features: at least one supporting element (35), at least one film-guiding element (34), which is at least partially porous, preferably microporous, and which is connected to the supporting element (35). At least one fastening element is provided, by means of which the supporting element (35) and the film-guiding element (34) can be detachably fastened to each other.

Abstract: Calibration basket having exchangeable air guiding elements composed of porous material. The invention relates to a guiding device and to methods for guiding a plastic film, wherein the plastic film can be guided by means of an air cushion, wherein the guiding device comprises a plurality of blower elements (31) each having the foil owing features: at least one supporting element (35), at least one film-guiding element (34), which is at least partially porous, preferably microporous, and which is connected to the supporting element (35). At least one fastening element is provided, by means of which the supporting element (35) and the film-guiding element (34) can be detachably fastened to each other.