Mini Displacement Guide

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 and is designed for narrow web applications up to 4-inch (101.6mm), and is 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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Roll Face	5 in (127mm) to 6 in (152.4mm)
Guide Span	5 in (127mm) to 6 in (152.4mm)
Roller Dia.	1.5 in (38.1mm) to 2 in (50.8mm)

Roller Types:

Standard	Aluminum
Optional	Grooved, Stainless, Plasma, Cork Tape or Rubber Coated
Auto Center Option	Yes
Sensor Bracket Style	201 or 104
Maximum Tension	20 PLI
Temperature	32 - 350° F (0 - 66° C)
High Heat Option	up to 212° F (100° C)
Air Consumption (at 6 psi)	1.8 CFM (51 l/m)

*On linear bearings with 0.1 coefficient of friction.

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 must be approximately 1/2 - 1x’s the maximum web width.
The air-flow (edge) 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.).

Wash Down
Dusty, Dirty
High Heat
Clean Room
High Humidity
Explosion-Proof

Web Path Configurations

Guides can be placed in any orientation and the sensor can be on either the near side or far side of the web. Dual sensor to center-guide is optional.