# Can I retrofit R2R sensors onto existing web guides?

> Yes. R2R offers upgrade kits that replace the sensor and controller on existing Fife, AccuWeb, or E+L web guides while keeping the mechanical actuator. Typical retrofit takes 2-4 hours.

**Last updated:** 2025-12-26

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## Question

Can I retrofit R2R sensors onto existing web guides?

## Short Answer

Yes, retrofit kits available for Fife, AccuWeb, E+L guides. 2-4 hour install.

## Detailed Answer

Yes. R2R offers upgrade kits that replace the sensor and controller on existing Fife, AccuWeb, or E+L web guides while keeping the mechanical actuator. Typical retrofit takes 2-4 hours.

**Category:** Installation

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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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