A web guiding system is designed to guide running webs in printing or converting machines to maintain accurate alignment.
EL offers a range of models tailored to different web conditions.
The models below represent typical systems for paper and film, but we can also propose the most suitable system to meet your specific needs.
Pivoting Frame System: ELGUIDER DRB14
Features
- Extremely compact pivoting frame with integrated control and brushless drive technology, suitable for web widths of 160–450 mm and maximum web tension of 300 N
- Compatible with various sensors
- FR 47: Infrared edge sensor for tissue and fleece
- FR 61: Infrared wideband sensor for paper and nonwoven materials with frequent format changes
- FR 65: Infrared wideband sensor for paper and nonwoven materials with frequent format changes
- FX 47: Ultrasonic edge sensor for paper and transparent plastic materials
- FE 53: Color line sensor for pre-printed webs with lines or color contrast
- Can be networked with the ELNET control system via Ethernet (star or bus topology)
- Optional: Built-in fieldbus interfaces such as Ethernet/IP, Ethernet UDP, or PROFINET
- Web-based management using standard web browsers enables easy servicing and diagnostics
- Intuitive operation via touch-based graphical user interface
- Optional additional control interfaces available
- Optional clamp and cutting table integration available
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Guiding Accuracy (FR 47 / FX 47 / FE 53) | < ± 0.1 mm (depends on material) |
| Guiding Accuracy (FR 61) | < ± 0.1 mm (depends on material) |
| Error Frequency | Max. 8 Hz |
| Nominal Stroke LÜ 180 mm / 200 mm | Max. ±19 mm / Max. ±21 mm |
| Nominal Stroke LÜ 250 mm / 300 mm | Max. ±14.5 mm / Max. ±18 mm |
| Rated Displacement Speed | Max. 150 mm/s |
| Web Tension | Max. 300 N |
| Roller Diameter D | 40 / 60 / 80 mm |
| Ambient Temperature | +10°C to +50°C |
| Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Rated Operating Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Operating Voltage Range | 20 to 30 V DC (including ripple) |
| Operating Voltage Range incl. Power Supply | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Max. 4.5 A DC |
| Interface | Ethernet (ELNET Protocol) |
| Optional Fieldbus Interface | Ethernet UDP Ethernet IP PROFINET |
| Digital I/O Interface | 5x Digital Inputs (configurable) 1x Output (configurable) |
| Certification | CE Compliance (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC) NRTL Certified CU72180310 01 |
| Protection Class | IP54 |
Swivel Frame System ELGUIDER DRB23
Features
- Very compact swivel frame with integrated brushless drive, supporting web widths of 300–700 mm and up to 700 N web tension
- Compatible with various sensors
- FR 47 infrared edge sensor for tissue and fleece
- FR 61 wide-band infrared sensor for paper and nonwovens with frequent format changes
- FR 65 wide-band infrared sensor for paper and nonwovens with frequent format changes
- FX 47 ultrasonic edge sensor for paper and transparent plastic materials
- FE 53 color line sensor for printed webs with line or color contrast
- Can be networked via Ethernet with ELNET positioning system (star or bus topology)
- Optional built-in fieldbus interfaces: Ethernet/IP, Ethernet UDP, or PROFINET
- Web-based management via standard browser enables easy service and diagnostics
- Intuitive operation via touch graphic user interface
- Optional additional control panel DO42
- Optional clamp table and cutting table available
Specifications
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Guiding Accuracy (FR 46 / FX 46 / FE 52) | < ± 0.1 mm (depends on material) |
| Guiding Accuracy (FR 61) | < ± 0.2 mm (depends on material) |
| Error Frequency | Max. 8 Hz |
| Nominal Stroke LÜ 300 mm / 400 mm | Max. ±15 mm |
| Rated Displacement Speed | Max. 100 mm/s |
| Web Tension | Max. 700 N |
| Roller Diameter D | 60 / 80 mm |
| Ambient Temperature | +10 °C to +50 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 15 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Rated Operating Voltage | 24 V DC |
| Operating Voltage Range | 20 to 30 V DC (including ripple) |
| Operating Voltage Range incl. Power Supply | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | Max. 4.5 A DC |
| Interface | Ethernet (ELNET Protocol) |
| Optional Fieldbus Interfaces | Ethernet UDP Ethernet IP PROFINET |
| Digital I/O Interface | 5x digital inputs (configurable) 1x output (configurable) |
| Certification | CE compliant (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC) NRTL Certified CU72180310 01 |
| Protection Class | IP54 |