Rigid Displacement Guide

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.

Each RDG5 system is engineered with a 2-point suspension system that offers ultimate support and heavy-duty thick anodized aluminum construction. Built to withstand the most rigorous environments.

Applications include (but not limited to):
business forms • slitting • food packaging • coating
• medical & pharmaceutical packaging • plastic film • rewinding • 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.

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

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Roll Face	20 in (508mm) to 30 in (762mm)
Guide Span	16 in (406.4mm) to 25 in (635mm)
Roller Dia.	3 in (76.2mm) to 4 in (101.6mm)

Roller Types:

Standard	Aluminum
Optional	Grooved, Stainless, Plasma, or Rubber Coated
Auto Center Option	Yes
Sensor Bracket Style	34 or 104
Maximum Tension	20 PLI
Temperature	32 - 350° F (0 - 76.7° C)
High Heat Option	up to 212° F (100° C)
Air Consumption (at 6 psi)	1.8 CFM (51 l/m)

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.