# Roll-2-Roll Steering Guide

> The Roll-2-Roll Steering Guide is ideal for guiding after a long entry span, where displacement guides are not an option.

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

**Source:** https://r2r.tech/products/web-guides/steering-guide

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> Most Intelligent WEB GUIDES should be EASY TO USE!

## Specifications

| System Includes | Sensor (ODC/1DC) + Controller (SCU5/SCU6x) + Actuator + Steering Frame + Cables |
| --------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Guide Types | Intermediate and terminal | Actuator Options | LHS-WG, LHS-RF, RLA |
| Mounting Options | Pivot, Rod Eye, Clevis |
| Sensor Technology | Fiber optic (diffuse-reflective) | Controller | SCU5 or SCU6x |
| Repeatability | >99.9% | Resolution | 0.0635 mm (0.0025 in) |

## Features

- Intermediate and terminal guiding – versatile positioning for various line locations
- Complete integrated system – sensor, controller, actuator, and frame included
- Zero recalibration sensors – material-agnostic detection works on any substrate
- Multiple mounting options – pivot, rod eye, or clevis mounting available
- High thrust options – RLA actuators for demanding applications

## Benefits

- Stop edge wander that causes quality defects and trim waste
- Eliminate manual web steering that ties up operator time
- End sensor recalibration when switching between materials
- Remove installation constraints – multiple mounting options fit your line layout
- Prevent process upsets – fast response maintains web position during transients

## Applications

- Intermediate web position correction
- Terminal guiding at unwind/rewind
- Multi-station converting lines
- Printing and coating applications

## Product Details

- **Web Widths:** Medium (12"-48"), Medium (12"-48")
- **Line Speeds:** 500-1000 fpm
- **Material Types:** Mesh/Screen, Mesh/Screen
- **Lead Time:** 6-8 Weeks

## Documentation


**Additional documentation:**
- [ARIS SCU5 EtherNet/IP Configuration Manual](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/aris-scu5-ethernetip-configuration-manual.md)
- [Installation of Steering Guide](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/installation-steering-guide.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)
- [Narrow Web Steering Guides Product Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/narrow-web-steering-guides-product-brochure.md)
- [Roll-2-Roll® Web Guides: Product Brochure](https://r2r.tech/documentation/brochures/roll-2-rollr-web-guides-product-brochure.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 ODC Sensor, MC QD 1140/1141/1240 with Web Guide](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu5-md-wiring-odc-sensor-mc-qd-114011411240-web-guide.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)
- [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)
- [Web Guide Installation Checklist](https://r2r.tech/documentation/manuals/web-guide-installation-checklist.md)

**Tags:** Narrow Web Steering Guides, Web Guides, Steering Guides

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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