A stranding element (V) includes a stationary storage container (2) for the material to be stranded, and at least one rotating guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a) for guiding the material to the stranding region (3) substantially parallel to the rotational axis of guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a). The guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a) is rotatably mounted in support structure (10), in particular in bearing arrangement (L). The bearing arrangement (L) lies completely within the circle of rotation of the material, and is secured to support structure (10) via a retaining arrangement (H) extending from the bearing arrangement (L) radially outwards beyond the circle of rotation of the material, and axially spaced from the guiding device (1, 5, 6, 6a). The retaining arrangement (H) has a passage that opens temporarily to allow the material to pass through in the circumferential direction and that follows the circle of rotation of the material.