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Displacement Guides

Displacement Guides correct web misalignment (error) by pivoting a set of rollers about a fixed point to geometrically align (or displace) the web.

They provide correction with minimal entry and exit span requirements making them ideal for applications with space limitations.

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Requirements for displacement guide applications:

  • Entry and exit spans must be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the plane of the guide’s motion
  • Web must enter and exit the guide at a 90° angle
  • Guide span should be approximately 1x the maximum web width
  • The air-flow sensor must be securely mounted after the guide’s exit roller and within the first one-third of the exit span
  • At least one idler roller must be located between the exiting guide roller and the process (printing, laminating, etc.)

Each system is engineered to meet the needs of each individual application with 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

Typical Displacement Guide Installation Threading Options

MDG3

Web widths up to 4 inches (101.6 mm)

Featuring a 3-inch (76.2mm) actuator, this Mini Displacement Guide (model MDG3) comes with a two or more roller configuration, is designed for narrow web applications up to 4-inch (101.6mm). Ideal for compact spaces.

Applications include (but not limited to):
•  envelope  •  label  •  medical and food packaging  •  slitting  
•  laminating  •  inspection machines  •  forms
•  other narrow web applications where the alignment of the web is crucial

No Electricity, No Electronics, No Hydraulics!
The MDG3 Series web guides are easy to install and setup.

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MDG3
MDG4

MDG4

Web widths up to 8 inches (203.2 mm)

With a 4-inch (101.6mm) actuator, this Mini Displacement Guide (model MDG4) features a two or more roller configuration. This narrow web application up to 8-inch (203.2mm) is perfect for compact spaces.

Applications include (but not limited to):
•  envelope  •  label  •  medical and food packaging  •  slitting 
•  laminating  •  inspection machines  •  forms
•  other narrow web applications where the alignment of the web is crucial

A compatible replacement guide for Mark Andy model DRC1000.
Visit our Mark Andy Page to see the exact model you need.

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MDG5

Web widths up to 13 inches (330.2 mm)

Modeled with a 5-inch (127mm) actuator and either a two or more roller configuration, this Mini Displacement Guide (model MDG5) is ideal for narrow web applications up to 13-inch (330.2mm). Great for small spaces.

Applications include (but not limited to):
•  envelope  •  label  •  medical and food packaging  •  slitting  
•  laminating  •  inspection machines  •  forms
•  other narrow web applications where the alignment of the web is crucial

A Mark Andy compatible replacement guide. Visit our Mark Andy Page to see the exact model you need. 

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MDG5
RDG5

RDG5

Web widths up to 26 inches (660.4 mm)

This Rigid Displacement Guide (model RDG5) is built with a 5-inch (127mm) actuator, a two or more roller configuration, and is designed for "mid-size" web applications up to 26-inch (660.4mm). Ideal for compact spaces and built to withstand the most rigorous environments. 

Applications include (but not limited to):
business forms  •  food packaging  •  medical & pharmaceutical packaging 
•  plastic film  •  slitting  •  rewinding  •  coating  •  laminating 
•  inspection machines  •  other "mid-size" web applications where the alignment of the web is crucial

A Mark Andy compatible replacement guide. Visit our Mark Andy Page to see the exact model you need. 

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RDG5 Washdown

Web widths up to 26 inches (660.4 mm)

Our Washdown Rigid Displacement Guide is built with a 5-inch (127mm) actuator, a two or more roller configuration, and is designed for "mid-size" web applications up to 26-inch (660.4mm). Ideal for compact spaces and built to withstand the most rigorous environments. 

Applications include (but not limited to):
business forms  •  food packaging  •  medical & pharmaceutical packaging 
•  plastic film  •  slitting  •  rewinding  •  coating  •  laminating 
•  inspection machines  •  other "mid-size" web applications where the alignment of the web is crucial

No Electricity, No Electronics, No Hydraulics!
The RDG5 Series web guides are easy to install and setup.

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RDG5 Washdown
CD2

CD2

Web widths up to 35 inches (889 mm)

This Custom Displacement Guide series (model CD2) is preferred for applications running at faster line speeds and higher tensions, or when a considerable amount of error needs to be corrected.

Featuring a 5-inch (127mm) actuator and a two or more roller configuration, this guide is designed for wide web applications up to 35-inch (889mm) and welded with heavy-duty steel tubing for maximum rigidity. 

No Electricity! No Electronics! No Hydraulics!
The CD2 Series web guides are easy to install and setup.

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CD4

Web widths up to 130 inches (3,302 mm)

Fabricated for extra-wide webs, this Custom Displacement Guide (model CD4) is constructed with a 5-inch (127mm) actuator and a configuration of two or more rollers.

Each CD4 is manufactured with a 4-point suspension system and welded with heavy-duty steel tubing for maximum rigidity and ultimate support. 

No Electricity, No Electronics, No Hydraulics!
The CD4 Series web guides are easy to install and setup.

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CD4
ST Displacement Guide Stack

ST Displacement Guide Stack

Web widths up to 130 inches (3,302 mm)

Each of our Displacement Guide Stack is pre-engineered with multiple web guiding units on one common stand. These systems comes completely assembled on a rugged vertical stand ready for production. 

Applications include (but not limited to):
multi-wall bags  •  envelope  •  label  •  medical and food packaging 
•  slitting  •  laminating  •  inspection machines  • 
other web applications where the alignment of the web is crucial

No Electricity! No Electronics! No Hydraulics!
The ST Displacement Guide Stacks are easy to install and setup.

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