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Steering Guides

Used in the middle of the converting process, Steering Guides compensate for web errors, especially during long entry spans.

They are also known as Intermediate Guides because of its position between the beginning and end of the web handling/converting process.

Coast Controls designs four steering guide systems. Custom-engineered, fabricated guides and mounting stands are readily available upon request.

Steering Guide

Requirements for steering guide applications:

  • The steering guide must be installed after a long, free-entering web span to prevent wrinkling. A web entry span of at least 2x the maximum web width must be maintained.
  • The pre-entry span must be shorter than the entry span.
  • The preferred exit span should be at least 1/2 to 1x the maximum web width.
  • The air-flow sensor must be securely mounted after the guide’s exit roller (within the first 1/3 of the exit span).
  • At least one idler roller must be located between the exit roller and the process (i.e. printing) to avoid guiding directly into a process.

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

Typical Steering Guide Installation Threading Options

RS1-10

Web widths up to 15 inches (381 mm)

This compact steering guide is ideal for the narrow web industry.

It features a single raceway assembly with 1.0-inch race rods and is powered by a 5-inch diameter air cylinder. The guide roller(s) move laterally on the linear raceway assembly and simultaneously pivot in the same direction to correct the web's misalignment. 

No Electronics, No Hydraulics, No Electricity means no problems! The RS1 Series Steering Guides are easy to install and setup.

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RS1-10
RS1-75

RS1-75

Web widths up to 8 inches (203.2 mm)

This compact steering guide is perfect for the narrow web industry.

Featuring a single raceway assembly with 0.75-inch race rods and is powered by a 4-inch diameter air cylinder. The guide roller(s) move laterally on the linear raceway assembly and simultaneously pivot in the same direction to correct the web's misalignment.

No Electronics, No Hydraulics, No Electricity means no problems! The RS1 Series Steering Guides are easy to install and setup.

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RS2-10

Web widths up to 130 inches (3302 mm)

This robust Steering Guide is ideal for the medium to wide web materials; including plastic film, multi-wall bag, coating, laminating, and flexographic printing industries. 

It features dual raceway assemblies with 1.0-inch race rods and is powered by a 5 in. or 6 in. diameter air cylinders. The guide roller(s) move laterally on the linear raceway assembly and simultaneously pivot in the same direction to correct the misalignment. 

No Electronics, No Hydraulics, No Electricity means no problems! The RS2 Series Steering Guides are easy to install and setup.

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RS2-10
RS2-75

RS2-75

Web widths up to 30 inches (762 mm)

This compact Steering Guide is perfect for the narrow web industry.

It features a dual raceway assembly with 0.75-inch race rods and is powered by a 5-inch diameter air cylinder. The guide roller(s) move laterally on the linear raceway assemblies and simultaneously pivot in the same direction to correct the misalignment. 

No Electronics, No Hydraulics, No Electricity means no problems! The RS1 Series Steering Guides are easy to install and setup.

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ST Steering Guide Stacks

Web widths up to 130 inches (3302 mm)

This Steering Guide Stack is ideal for wide web converting like multi-wall bag material. 

It features multiple guides with double raceway assemblies including 1-inch diameter race rods. It is usually powered by a 5-inch or 6-inch diameter air cylinder. The guide rollers move laterally on the linear raceway assembly and simultaneously pivot in the same direction to correct the misalignment.

No Electronics, No Hydraulics, No Electricity means no problems! The pre-engineered ST-Steering Guide Series is completely assembled on a vertical mounting stand and ready for production.

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ST Steering Guide Stacks