Web Guides
Web Guides automatically control lateral web position through a steering mechanism located in the web path. As soon as the press starts to run, the Web Guide system maintains the programmed lateral web position resulting in reduced waste and improved quality.How it Works
The operator programs the web's final position or margins prior to installing the paper. As soon as the press starts to run, independently motorized scanners seek the edges of the web. Once the scanners are locked on the web, the control system steers the web to the programmed lateral web position.
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Web Scanners
Modulated infrared contrast scanners have an average light source life of 150,000 hours and are not affected by ambient light. Self diagnostics determine out-of-service, out-of-calibration or dust covered scanners. The web scanners require no manual setup and automatically retract for easy web-up.
Smart Remotes
The compact touch-pad smart remotes are easy to operate. A scrolling display shows guide mode, tilt percentage, display mode, web position, limit indicators, and scanner diagnostics. Connect up to eight smart remotes per web guide.
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Presetting/Cold Startup
Preset web positions or margins and save make ready time.
Steering Mechanics
The heavy duty web steering system features an offset center pivot design, and auto-centering, with servo motor with feedback. Feedback to pasters is also standard.
Specialty Rollers
WPC manufactured rollers are dynamically balanced within 0.7oz (20g). Spiral groove, grator, or VelcroŽ wrap rollers are optional.
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Versatile Configuration
A variety of space saving designs are available in 20" (508 mm) to 80" (2032 mm) web widths: unframed (built-in), framed (free standing), auxiliary equipment stack, infeed splicer guide, or margin minder. Call for special web widths.
Specifications
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For more information, contact Web Printing Controls at (847) 382-7970 or email us.
On the Inside
How it Works
Web Scanners
Smart Remotes
Presetting
Steering Mechanics
Specialty Rollers
Versatile Configuration
Specifications
