Apparatus for needling a nonwoven web
An apparatus for needling a nonwoven web comprises a glider crank mechanism (6), which is pivoted to a rocker (10) and serves to actuate at least one needle board (2) secured to the rocker (10), and a web guide (14) consisting of a web support (4) and a stripper (5). To permit different needling effects the mean inclination of the paths (13a, 13b) on which the needles penetrate the web is adjustable. This may be achieved as shown by making the pivot (11) of the rocker (10) adjustable. In an alternative embodiment the web guide (14) is pivotably adjustable. <IMAGE>