Inhaler articles having folded ends with uniform appearance

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for manufacturing inhaler articles, comprising steps of providing a semifinished inhaler article, providing a rotating drum comprising a plurality of slot elements with movable end faces, inserting the semifinished inhaler article into a slot element, providing an alignment element in proximity to the semifinished inhaler article, moving the movable end face of the slot element against the proximal end of the semifinished inhaler article to push the semifinished inhaler article along its longitudinal axis until the open distal end of the semifinished inhaler article contacts the alignment element, fixing the movable end face in position, providing a closing station in proximity to the semifinished inhaler article, and at least partially closing the distal end of the semifinished inhaler article. The invention further relates to packages of inhaler articles, to a rotating drum, and to an apparatus for manufacturing inhaler articles.

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