DEVICE AND METHOD FOR JOINING MULTI-PART TAMPON APPLICATORS

The present invention relates to a device for joining multi-part tampon applicators, in particular three-part tampon applicators, which comprise at least one outer cylinder (101) and a first inner cylinder (102). The device comprises at least one joining station with at least one receiving finger for receiving an outer cylinder and a first inner cylinder (102), and also a first inner cylinder feeder for equipping the at least one receiving finger with at least one first inner cylinder, and an outer cylinder feeder for equipping the at least one receiving finger (13.1, 13.2) with at least one outer cylinder (101). The device further comprises a machining station (16) for joining the at least one outer cylinder to the at least one first inner cylinder (102), and the at least one joining station is arranged radially on a circular disc, in particular such that the at least one receiving finger is oriented substantially radially. The present invention also relates to a method for joining multi-part tampon applicators, in particular three-part tampon applicators.