A reel take-up apparatus includes a frame, a drive mechanism, a hydraulic counterbalance system, and a pair of positioning actuators. The frame may be configured to receive a reel from one end. The drive mechanism is generally slidably mounted to the frame and configured to rotate the reel. The hydraulic counterbalance system is generally configured to counterbalance a weight of the drive mechanism to allow the drive mechanism to float freely on the frame. The pair of positioning actuators may be configured to move a pair of support rollers toward and away from each other so as to (i) lift the reel from a support surface, (ii) support the reel during rotation by the drive mechanism, and (iii) lower the reel to the support surface for removal from the frame.

A separator supply apparatus for supplying a separator includes a bobbin support member including a first surface facing a supply position, a position in which a supplied separator is disposed, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a plurality of bobbin holders disposed on the first surface and the second surface respectively and supporting the separators, at least one of which is disposed in the supply position, a first shaft disposed on the bobbin support member in a direction penetrating the first and second surfaces, and a second shaft providing a rotational axis to the bobbin support member. The plurality of bobbin holders revolve around at least one of the first or second shaft and are provided such that a bobbin holder disposed in the supply position is changed.

A separator supply apparatus for supplying a separator includes a bobbin support member including a first surface facing a supply position, a position in which a supplied separator is disposed, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a plurality of bobbin holders disposed on the first surface and the second surface respectively and supporting the separators, at least one of which is disposed in the supply position, a first shaft disposed on the bobbin support member in a direction penetrating the first and second surfaces, and a second shaft providing a rotational axis to the bobbin support member. The plurality of bobbin holders revolve around at least one of the first or second shaft and are provided such that a bobbin holder disposed in the supply position is changed.