Process and apparatus for reverse-twisting cable elements

A process for reverse-twisting cable elements, said process comprising the steps of:

• defining a storage path as a space between a fixed disk and a rotating perforated disk, said rotating perforated disk including a centrally located conical mandrel, said conical mandrel pointing toward said storage path and having a guide nipple disposed at a tapered end of said conical mandrel;
• moving said cable elements laterally in a discharge direction along said storage path from said fixed disk to said rotating perforated disk;
• alternatively twisting said cable elements in a first direction and then a second direction, which is inverse to said first direction, while moving said cable elements laterally in said discharge direction, said alternatively twisting resulting in twisting of said cable elements into a twisted cable along said storage path;
• guiding said cable elements of said twisted cable through said guide nipple onto a surface of said conical mandrel;
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• radially expanding said twisted cable in said storage path during passage of said cable elements along said surface of said conical mandrel.