# Roll-2-Roll Unwind/Rewind Guide

> Unwind and rewind kits include a linear actuator, sensor and controller to move shifting stands in unwind and rewind guiding application.

**Last updated:** 2026-01-30

**Source:** https://r2r.tech/products/unwind-rewind-guide

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> Most Intelligent WEB GUIDES should be EASY TO USE!

## Specifications

| System Includes | Sensor (ODC/1DC) + Controller (SCU5/SCU6x) + Actuator (RLA) + Mounting + Cables |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Load Capacity | Up to 15,000 lbs (6,800 kg) | Max Thrust | 1,500 lbf (6,670 N) |
| Stroke Length | 1-12 in (25-300 mm) | Speed | Up to 2 in/sec (51 mm/sec) |
| Driver Voltage | 24 VDC or 48 VDC | Power | 6.5 W to 210 W |
| Actuator Type | RLA (Rotary Linear Actuator) | Motor | Brushless bi-polar stepper |
| Sensor Technology | Fiber optic (diffuse-reflective) | Repeatability | >99.9% |

## Features

- Shifts roll stands – positions entire unwind or rewind assemblies
- High load capacity – supports loads up to 15,000 lbs (6,800 kg)
- High thrust actuators – up to 1,500 lbf (6,670 N) for heavy rolls
- Variable stroke lengths – 1 in (25 mm) to 12 in (300 mm)
- Zero recalibration sensors – material-agnostic detection works on any substrate

## Benefits

- Stop manual roll positioning that slows changeovers and creates safety risks
- Eliminate edge tracking issues caused by roll buildup variation
- End operator intervention during roll diameter changes
- Remove roll quality defects from inconsistent winding
- Prevent safety incidents from manual roll shifting with heavy loads

## Applications

- Unwind roll positioning
- Rewind roll positioning
- Heavy roll applications
- Converting lines with roll diameter variations
- Automated roll handling systems

## Product Details

- **Web Widths:** Extra Wide (>72"), Extra Wide (>72")
- **Line Speeds:** 0-100 fpm
- **Material Types:** Porous/Perforated, Porous/Perforated
- **Lead Time:** 6-8 Weeks

## Documentation


**Additional documentation:**
- [BLA-0xx-0600-TG 2D Drawing](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/bla-0xx-0600-tg-2d-drawing.md)
- [CASE STUDY - Pneumo-Hydraulic Web Guide Upgrade](https://r2r.tech/documentation/case-studies/case-study-pneumo-hydraulic-web-guide-upgrade.md)
- [CASE STUDY: Web Guide Upgrade Kit for Aging Web Guides](https://r2r.tech/documentation/case-studies/case-study-web-guide-upgrade-kit-aging-web-guides.md)
- [CASE STUDY: Web Guide Upgrade of Pneumo-hydraulic Web Guide for a Slitting Operation](https://r2r.tech/documentation/case-studies/case-study-web-guide-upgrade-pneumo-hydraulic-web-guide-slitting.md)
- [LHS-005-0125-LP: 2D Drawing (dxf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-005-0125-lp-2d-drawing-dxf.md)
- [LHS-005-0400-LP: 2D Drawing (dxf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-005-0400-lp-2d-drawing-dxf.md)
- [LHS-005-0xxx-LP: 2D Drawing (pdf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-005-0xxx-lp-2d-drawing-pdf.md)
- [LHS-015-0150-WG: 2D Drawing (pdf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-015-0150-wg-2d-drawing-pdf.md)
- [LHS-020-0xxx-RF: 2D Drawing (dxf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-020-0xxx-rf-2d-drawing-dxf.md)
- [LHS-020-0xxx-RF: 2D Drawing (pdf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-020-0xxx-rf-2d-drawing-pdf.md)
- [LHS-030-xxxx-RF: 2D Drawing (pdf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/lhs-030-xxxx-rf-2d-drawing-pdf.md)
- [Master/Slave Web Guiding System Installation](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/masterslave-web-guiding-system-installation.md)
- [Motor Controller - MC QD 1140/1141/1240/1241: 2D Drawing](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/motor-controller-mc-qd-1140114112401241-2d-drawing.md)
- [Motor Controller - MC QD 1140/1141/1240/1241: 2D Drawing (DXF)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/motor-controller-mc-qd-1140114112401241-2d-drawing-dxf.md)
- [Motor Controller - MC QD 1180/1181/1211/1230/1231/1260: 2D Drawing](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/motor-controller-mc-qd-118011811211123012311260-2d-drawing.md)
- [Motor Driver MC QD 1140/1141/1161/1180/1181/1211/1230/1231/1240/1260](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/motor-driver-mc-qd-1140114111611180118112111230123112401260.md)
- [Power Supply Regen Clamp Wiring](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/power-supply-regen-clamp-wiring.md)
- [RLA-050-0600-TG: 2D Drawing (pdf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/rla-050-0600-tg-2d-drawing-pdf.md)
- [Retrofit Actuator - LHS-0xx-xxxx-TG: 2D Drawing (DXF)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/retrofit-actuator-lhs-0xx-xxxx-tg-2d-drawing-dxf.md)
- [Retrofit Installation Checklist](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/retrofit-installation-checklist.md)
- [Roll-2-Roll® Actuators Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/roll-2-rollr-actuators-brochure.md)
- [Roll-2-Roll® Upgrade Kit: Product Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/roll-2-rollr-upgrade-kit-product-brochure.md)
- [Roll-2-Roll® Web Guide Upgrade Kit Product Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/roll-2-rollr-web-guide-upgrade-kit-product-brochure.md)
- [Roll-2-Roll® Web Guides: Product Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/roll-2-rollr-web-guides-product-brochure.md)
- [SCU5 Controller: 2D Drawing (DXF)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/scu5-controller-2d-drawing-dxf.md)
- [SCU5 Controller: 2D Drawing (pdf)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/2d-drawings/scu5-controller-2d-drawing-pdf.md)
- [SCU5 MD Wiring with MC QD 1141/1140/1240 + Web Guide Actuator](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu5-md-wiring-mc-qd-114111401240-web-guide-actuator.md)
- [SCU5 MD Wiring with MC QD 1180/1181/1211/1230/1231/1260 + Large Upgrade Actuator](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu5-md-wiring-mc-qd-118011811211123012311260-large-upgrade-actuator.md)
- [SCU5 MD Wiring with MC QD 1180/1181/1211/1230/1231/1260 + Regen Clamp + Unwind/Rewind Actuator](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu5-md-wiring-mc-qd-118011811211123012311260-regen-clamp.md)
- [SCU5 MD Wiring with MC QD 1180/1181/1211/1230/1231/1260 + Web Guide Actuator](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu5-md-wiring-mc-qd-118011811211123012311260-web-guide-actuator.md)
- [SCU5: Sensor and Web Guide Controller User Manual v3.4](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/scu5-sensor-and-web-guide-controller-user-manual-v34.md)
- [SCU6x MxD Wiring Diagram with Unwind/Rewind (Small Load)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu6x-mxd-wiring-diagram-unwindrewind-small-load.md)
- [Servo Center Servo Installation](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/servo-center-servo-installation.md)
- [Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Center Guiding Application (v2.x)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/standard-operating-procedure-sop-center-guiding-application-v2x.md)
- [Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Edge Guiding Application (v2.x)](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/standard-operating-procedure-sop-edge-guiding-application-v2x.md)
- [Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Line Guiding Application](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/standard-operating-procedure-sop-line-guiding-application.md)
- [Unwind/Rewind Guides Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/unwindrewind-guides-brochure.md)
- [Unwind/Rewind Installation Checklist](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/unwindrewind-installation-checklist.md)
- [Web Guide Installation Checklist](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/web-guide-installation-checklist.md)

**Tags:** Actuator, Unwind/Rewind Guide

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## About Roll-2-Roll Technologies

Roll-2-Roll Technologies designs and manufactures patented fiber-optic web position sensors and advanced web guiding controllers — the precision measurement and control core of modern roll-to-roll manufacturing. Spun out of Oklahoma State University's Web Handling Research Center and trusted by Fortune 500 medical, battery, and nonwovens manufacturers, our patented sensors work without recalibration at ±0.1mm accuracy up to 760 mpm — typical customer outcomes are 50%+ less downtime and payback under six months. Headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma, our team of PhDs, controls engineers, and industry veterans extends the sensor + controller core into complete web guide systems including stepper-motor-based linear actuators (RLA, BLA, LHS).

- Website: https://r2r.tech
- Phone: +1 (888) 290-3215
- Email: sales@r2r.tech