Abstract: The invention relates to a distributing conveyor for distributing packs, in particular packs of containers, said distributing conveyor comprising a plurality of peripherally driven product carriers (1) which can be moved in a distributing section of the distributing conveyor along at least two guide tracks (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) in the conveying direction (F), at least some of the product carriers (1) being guided by a guide pin (6) along one of the guide tracks (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d). According to the invention, at least some of the product carriers (1) have a deflection element (9, 10) which is separate from the guide pin (6) and is designed to divide the product carriers (1) between the guide tracks (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) by engaging in one of at least two deflection devices (7, 8) positioned adjacent to one another.

Abstract: A gripping unit grips a base having a thickness that is defined by an upper side and a lower side thereof and that conveys a product on the upper side. The gripping unit has a pair of first guides with corresponding guide surfaces in contact with the base. The guide surfaces extends as far as beneath the lower side of the base.

Abstract: A handle applicator includes controller that receives signals concerning marks on an endless band. The controller controls a contact body to be between a release position, in which a handle applicator is freely driven and a drawing position, in which the contact body contacts the endless band of material prior to its being cut to form the handle. The contact body moves along a continuum of positions between the release position and the drawing position based on actual position data indicative of actual positions of position markings on the handle.

Abstract: A handle applicator includes controller that receives signals concerning marks on an endless band. The controller controls a contact body to be between a release position, in which a handle applicator is freely driven and a drawing position, in which the contact body contacts the endless band of material prior to its being cut to form the handle. The contact body moves along a continuum of positions between the release position and the drawing position based on actual position data indicative of actual positions of position markings on the handle.

Abstract: A gripping unit grips a base having a thickness that is defined by an upper side and a lower side thereof and that conveys a product on the upper side. The gripping unit has a pair of first guides with corresponding guide surfaces in contact with the base. The guide surfaces extends as far as beneath the lower side of the base.