Maintaining accurate web alignment is essential in the flexible packaging / paper converting / plastic films / and textiles industries. It only takes a minor shift of the web during printing, slitting, coating, or laminating to create wasted material, misprints, or downtime on machines.
Automatic Web Guiders by KEW International are designed to solve this issue with modern technology. Our purpose-built Web Guiding Systems (or Web Aligners) provide accurate tracking, precision alignment, and assured material handling, even at higher speeds.
As one of the top manufacturers of web guiding systems in India, KEW provides the highest performance Automatic Web Guiders to flexible packaging companies, film, paper and textiles manufacturers throughout the world.
At KEW International, we recognize that accuracy is essential within the packaging and film industry. We offer Automatic Web Guiders to assist businesses in minimizing alignment errors, material usage, and maximizing quality levels.
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Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications
- Web Width Capacity: 100 mm – 3000 mm
- Correction Speed: Up to 250 corrections/minute
- Guide Roll Diameter: 50 mm – 150 mm
- Maximum Load Capacity: Up to 2 tons
- Sensor options: Ultrasonic / Infrared / Optical
- Actuators: Pneumatic / Hydraulic / Servo motor based
- Control System: PLC + Digital Display
- Electrical Specifications: 220/440V, 50 Hz (customizable specifications available)
**(Specifications configurable according to customer specifications)**
Applications
Uses of Automatic Web Guiders
Automatic Web Guiders are used in any application in which material is supplied in continuous rolls. Common applications include:
- Printing Industry – Rotogravure, Flexographic, Digital & Offset Printing Presses.
- Packaging Film Industry – BOPP film, PVC film, PET, CPP, stretch film, and laminates.
- Paper converting: – Coating, laminating, sheeting, slitting, and rewinding paper rolls.
- Textile & Non-Woven Packaging – Keeping fabric rolls and non-wovens aligned.
- Industrial Packaging Equipment – Carton sealing, laminating, pouching & bag-making machines.
- Flexible Packaging Manufacturers– Keep consistent alignment while producing pouches and film.
Our guiding supplies reduce production waste and boost production rates.
Features
Characteristics of KEW automatic Web Aligner
- Edge Detection based on Sensors (ultrasonic / photoelectric / infrared).
- Real-time Tracking through PLC control system.
- High-speed operation that provides precise accuracy.
- Support for Custom Roll Widths – 100 mm to 3000 mm.
- Space-Saving Design – can be mounted to any machinery easily and quickly.
- Automatic Adjustment for lateral motion.
- Heavy-duty design – long lifetime, low maintenance.
Types
KEW Web Guiding systems are available in a variety of types:
- Pneumatic Web Guiding Systems – Simple, Reliable, Rugged & Cost-Effective
- Electro-Mechanical Web Guiders – Precision & Reliable PLC controlled.
- Hydraulic Web Guiding Systems – Heavy-duty guiding of industrial size rolls.
- Servo Motor Web Guiders – Accurate & High Speed Guiding.
- Line / Edge Guiders – Optical or Ultrasonic Sensors to detect the edge of the web.
- Center Web Guiders – Perfect alignment for symmetrically balanced materials.
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Advantages
Benefits of Automatic Web Guiders
- Improved Print Quality – No misalignment or blurry edges.
- Material Cost Savings – Reduced wastage and higher yield.
- Operator-Friendly – Easy controls with minimal supervision.
- Consistent Performance – High reliability even under heavy loads.
- Faster Production Cycles – Maximizes machine efficiency.
- Flexible Substrate Compatibility – Works across paper, film, foil, textiles.