web guiding system

Understanding Terminal and Intermediate Web Guides

In this video, we delve into the basics of web guides used in roll-to-roll machines. We explore various terminologies and types of web guides, including terminal guides like unwind and rewinds, as well as intermediate guides such as offset pivot guides and steering guides. Key distinctions and common applications in different industries are highlighted, providing a comprehensive overview of these essential components in web handling.

Web Guiding Fundamentals: Topics in this webinar

• Web guiding Terminology
• Why we need web guides?
• Types of web guides: Terminal and Intermediate web guides
• Normal entry rule
• Main components of a web guiding system
• Unwind web guide structure
• Rewind web guide structure
• Terminal web guides design and installation considerations
• Offset-pivot guide or displacement guide design and installation considerations
• Steering or remotely pivoted web guide design and installation considerations

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