# Guide Structures of Terminal Web Guides

> Learn about various components, including the role of actuators and sensors, design considerations for mechanical rigidity, and importance of actuator sizing.

**Last updated:** 2026-03-03

**Source:** https://live-roll2roll.pantheonsite.io/videos/guide-structures-terminal-web-guides

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Join us in this informative episode of our 'Web Guiding Fundamentals' webinar as we delve into the intricacies of guides structures of terminal web guides, otherwise known as unwind and rewind web guides. Learn about the various components, including the role of actuators and sensors, the design considerations for mechanical rigidity, and the importance of actuator sizing. Gain insights into the differences between guiding and chasing the web, and understand the advantages and disadvantages of these systems. This episode is essential for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of web handling solutions and improve their web guiding performance.

00:00 Introduction to Web Guide Components
00:12 Unwind Web Guide Structure
02:03 Rewind Web Guide Structure
03:36 Design Considerations for Web Guides
05:08 Installation and Performance Considerations
05:23 Advantages and Disadvantages of Web Guides

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**Tags:** web guide, web guiding system, terminal guides, unwind guide, rewind guide, Unwind/Rewind Guide

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## About Roll-2-Roll Technologies

Roll-2-Roll Technologies designs and manufactures patented fiber-optic web position sensors and advanced web guiding controllers — the precision measurement and control core of modern roll-to-roll manufacturing. Spun out of Oklahoma State University's Web Handling Research Center and trusted by Fortune 500 medical, battery, and nonwovens manufacturers, our patented sensors work without recalibration at ±0.1mm accuracy up to 760 mpm — typical customer outcomes are 50%+ less downtime and payback under six months. Headquartered in Stillwater, Oklahoma, our team of PhDs, controls engineers, and industry veterans extends the sensor + controller core into complete web guide systems including stepper-motor-based linear actuators (RLA, BLA, LHS).

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