Device and method for heating plastic preforms with motor-controlled holding elements for the plastic preforms

The invention relates to a device (1) for heating plastic preforms (10) with a transport device (2) which transports the plastic preforms (10) along a predetermined transport path, wherein the transport means (2) comprises a circulating transport means (26) and on that transport means (2) comprises a plurality of holding elements (32) is arranged for holding the plastic preforms (10) and said holding elements (32) with respect to a longitudinal direction (L) of the rotating to the plastic preforms are movable. According to the invention the holding elements (32) are each independently controllable drive means (24) are associated which cause at least also the rotation of the plastic preforms (10) with respect to the longitudinal direction thereof.