Why do I need a guideflange? Although more common in unwinding, guideflanges may also be used in rewinding. In both cases they are used to control roll telescoping. Roll telescoping is when material becomes misaligned. Rolls may
Do I need guideflange for the front (roll loading side) and rear? Most commonly only a rear guideflange is used. Some rolls of material are very delicate and /or loosely wound and / or very narrow therefore they must be contained between a front and rear guide flan
How do guideflanges mount to the chuck? Front (roll loading side):
Removable / Adjustable: The guideflange is mounted to a locking collar which clamps to the core chuck. Normally it is best to lock to the non- expanding / non-gripping p
Should I use aluminum or clear Polycarbonate (Lexan) GuideFlange? Clear Polycarbonate allows operator to observe roll during web processes.
Clear Polycarbonate is lighter and therefore provides low inertia.
Aluminum is stronger and less flexible. Viewing slots
What if my roll width changes? Rear Justified (Fixed edge of web): If the dimension from the mounting plate to the edge of web is constant, a fixed rear and removable front guideflange may be used.
Center Justified (Fixed
