Industrial Edge Guiding: How Web Guiding Systems Work
A web guiding system is used to properly guide a web of material through the manufacturing process. Webs may be made of various materials such as thick metal strips, wide or narrow webs, or even thin plastic material. Edge guiding is needed because the web material must remain perfectly aligned to avoid loss of material. If the web gets out of alignment, it may become torn or distorted. This produces unnecessary waste as well as time and money loss for the company.
Three products are used in a web guiding system – linear actuator, sensor and controller. These work in harmony to detect and send signals, which control the web’s movement and alignment. If you’re not sure what type of web guiding system to implement for your operation, then speak with a sales engineer to discuss possible solutions and edge guiding products. For the long term your facility can enjoy faster production and maximized profits with the right type of web guiding system in place.