The “WR” steering roller web guide consists of a fixed frame with a moveable guide frame that rotates to constantly keep the running web in the desired position. WR steering rollers are essential for web guiding, particularly in pre-print areas, where they help align the material before the printing process. This web guiding system is particularly useful when the length of the material at infeed is approximately 2-5 times the width of the web itself, or when space constraints require a compact solution.

 The moveable guide frame can be configured in two ways. The single-roller version uses a 90° web material wrap, and is commonly used in laminating systems. The two-roller version allows different material guiding paths to suit various process needs.

For applications with limited available space, we offer compact versions of the steering roller web guide. The WR-S version, for example, features a low-profile design. For even more compact solutions, the MINIROLLER line offers smaller rollers (under 16″), mounted on a single motorized guide.

WR steering roller web guides are available with roller lengths ranging from 7.8″ to 78″, and stroke lengths of +/- 1″ or +/- 2″. They can support a maximum tension of 90 lbs-force.

WR series web guide steering roller web guiding systems can be managed with ReSmart technology and MWG22 or MWG10.1 control units, or with SmartMotion technology and the WLigo display. All Re web guiding systems can be used with various Re sensors, as well as manual or motorized sensor holders. These systems enable fast, precise, and reliable correction of web position during the production process.