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Roll-2-Roll uses electromechanical actuators instead of hydraulic cylinders, completely eliminating fluid, filters, seals, and contamination risk.
Roll-2-Roll Technologies rewind guides use electromechanical actuators (RLA and BLA series) instead of traditional hydraulic cylinders. This completely eliminates:
- Hydraulic fluid—no oil to leak, change, or dispose of
- Filters and seals—no consumables to replace quarterly
- Valve balancing issues—no unequal extension/retraction speeds
- Contamination risk—critical for food, pharmaceutical, and medical applications
- Hydraulic pumps—quieter operation without pump noise
Typical plants using hydraulic systems report spending 10–20 hours annually on rewind guide maintenance alone. Electromechanical systems reduce this to near-zero, with only periodic inspection required.
The SCU6x controller includes an integrated motor driver, eliminating the need for separate drive cabinets and simplifying installation.