web guide installation

In this episode of our webinar series on web guiding fundamentals, we explore the installation and operational intricacies of a steering guide. We cover the mechanics of a single roller installed on angled raceways, its bending action, and essential guidelines for entry and exit spans. We discuss the importance of maintaining a 90-degree exit span angle to minimize stress and prevent issues such as wrinkles and web tear. The video also explains the concept of the Instant Center and its role in web guide dynamics, providing installation tips to prevent oversteering and under steering.

In this webinar episode on web guiding fundamentals, we delve into the accuracy of web guides, discussing various factors that affect their performance. We explore how steady state and transient errors can influence guiding accuracy and highlight the importance of machine quality, material properties, and proper installation. Additionally, we cover the design requirements necessary for achieving optimal web guide performance, emphasizing the need to understand conditions like web speed, thickness, and tension.

This video, part of the Web Guiding Fundamentals webinar series, focuses on the proper installation techniques for web guiding systems. It covers essential elements such as maintaining a 90-degree wrap at the entry and exit of rollers, recommended span lengths, and the ideal positioning of sensors for optimal control and stability. Key considerations include sensor placement within the first half of the exit span, ensuring the plane of motion of the carriage is perpendicular to the spans, and the implications of bending and steering effects on web stability.

In this educational video, we delve into the fundamentals of web guiding systems, essential for the Converting Industry. We'll explore four key components of a web guide: the guide structure or mechanism, the actuator, the sensor, and the controller. Learn how each element works together in a closed loop feedback control system to ensure precise web positioning. Ideal for industry professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of advanced web handling technologies.

AIMCAL R2R 2020 Conference: Advanced Web Guiding Applications and Concepts

Web Guiding Applications 

• Edge Guiding
  • Straight edge
  • Fuzzy edge
  • Jagged edge
  • Wrinkles
• Center Guiding
  • One sensor measuring two edges
  • Two sensors, one each for an edge
  • Moving sensor center guiding (mechanical sensor repositioning)
  • Electronic guide point adjustment
• Line guiding
  • Contrast/pattern guiding
  • Line/contrast/pattern guiding on unwinds and rewinds
• Mechanical chasing application