# 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:** 2026-10-06

**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 | ±0.127 mm (±0.005 in) | 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 models 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 Family, MC QD 1140/1141/1240 with Web Guide](https://r2r.tech/documentation/wiring-diagrams/scu5-md-wiring-odc-family-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, with 0.0635 mm resolution and ±0.127 mm repeatability at line speeds up to 760 m/min — 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