asl for empty cans both the full can buffer kpv and the empty can buffer kpl include two can stands k in the present exemplary embodiment which are screwed to one another at their backs each can stand offers the same number of parking places s as a section se has in each of the textile machines t1 t3 a first can stand k of the can buffer kpv for full cans is already occupied with sliver filled cans 50 while a second can stand k still has parking places s that are entirely empty the empty can buffer kpl in the present example likewise includes two can stands k which are again screwed together at the back and are enclosed by the closed loop 15 for the travel path of the can transporter 10 once again the can stands k each have as many parking places as one of the sections se of one of the textile machines t1 t3 one can stand k is already entirely filled with empty cans 54 the parking places s of the other can stand k are not yet occupied the full can buffer kpv offers the opportunity for example in the case of overproduction or at batch changing times and upon cancellation of orders to temporarily store the full cans 50 that are output by the can delivery station kls for a certain period of time the empty can buffer kpl in the event of disruptions along the path or for other reasons can store unneeded empty cans 54 temporarily for a certain period before the can vehicle 10 is loaded with filled sliver cans it discharges its empty cans 54 at the discharge station asl for empty cans the.