An improved cleaner-opener-comber device for cleaning, opening and combing a fibrous web in a combing machine. The device includes a first and second taker-in mounted on the machine for rotation in a first direction and separated by a separation member. A larger diameter cylindrical drum is cooperatively disposed with respect to the first and second taker-ins for rotation in a direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the first and second takers-in. A plurality of plates having prongs slanted in the direction opposite to the direction of rotation of the cylindrical drum are selectively adjustably mounted proximate the cylindrical drum and allows the fibrous web to pass between the plates and the cylindrical drum for enhanced cleaning, opening and combing of the fibrous web.