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Advantages of Auto Guide in Paper Mill: 

A must-have for every Paper Mill the Proportional Bellows Auto Guide prevents damage to wire or felt caused by cross-directional movements, over-running, or premature creasing—ultimately reducing production losses.

This auto guide, operated by proportional bellows, offers a highly convenient, reliable, and cost-effective solution, utilizing the mill’s standard air supply for seamless automatic operation.

Features of Auto Guide

• Suitable for Machine Speeds: 80 RPM to 1200 RPM

• Versatile Usage: Can be used in any wet or dry area within the plant

• Flexible Installation: Mountable in any position – vertical, horizontal, or angled

• Rapid Response: Minimal reaction time ensures precise and accurate tracking

• Superior Tracking Accuracy: Designed for high-precision guiding of wires and felt

• Advanced Auto Guide Design: Ensures optimal wire and felt alignment

• Compact & Reliable Assembly: Built for durability and efficiency

• Easy Installation & Zero Maintenance: Hassle-free setup with long-term reliability

• Proportional & Accurate Response: Adapts effectively to operational conditions

• Manual Positioning Available: Option for manual adjustments when needed

• Smooth Operation with Flexible Mounting: Enhances overall system efficiency

• Low Air Consumption: Energy-efficient and cost-effective performance

• Material Options: Available in Stainless Steel (SS) or Mild Steel (MS) construction.

The Auto Guides developed on the basis of the proven pneumatic mechanism. It features an integrated manual basic adjustment facility. Its nominal load capacity of 13KN means it can be used in paper machines upto approx. 5m width. Due to its minimum space requirement it is ideal for replacing existing guides or for automation of the guiding on paper machines.


A D V A N T A G E S 

• Cylinder Type Compact design
•  Heat resistant upto 150 degree Celsius
•  Considerablereductioninairconsumptionduetomechanicalproportional feedback control
•  The guides can be installed in horizontal , vertical inclined & overhanging position  
• Auto Guides , which can function upto 1650mpm.

Double acting Rotating type either with Palm Plate or Palm Roller as desired.

Other Detalils:

• Application / Use: For all purpose particularly suitable for felt & wire.
• MOC: Plunger - SS 304
• Palm Plate / Roller: SS 304

We are proud to manufacture and supply a high-quality range of Auto Guides, designed to enhance operational efficiency in industrial applications. Engineered to international quality standards, our Auto Guide is fabricated using advanced technology and premium-grade raw materials. This automated device integrates seamlessly with the mill's standard air supply, ensuring precise handling of key operational requirements critical to minimizing production losses.

Key Specifications

• Bellows:
  • Type: Double convolution, Firestone USA.
  • Diameter: 200 mm, imported single convolution rubber bellows.
  • Air Pressure: Maximum 3.0 kg, Minimum 1.5 kg.
• Structure:
  • Manual arrangement at the bottom.
  • Palm sensor assembly with roller for precise operation.

Features

• Optimum Performance: Ensures reliability and precision during operation.
• Scratch Resistance: Fabricated with durable materials for extended usage.
• Longer Service Life: Engineered for durability and sustained efficiency.

The Palm Sensor is a crucial component in paper mill machinery, designed to enhance wire and felt guiding systems. It ensures accurate alignment, minimizes material wastage, and optimizes the efficiency of the production process.

Key Features of Palm Sensor

✅ Proportional Control – Adjusts wire/felt positioning with high accuracy
✅ Quick Response – Minimal reaction time for immediate tracking adjustments
✅ Low Air Consumption – Energy-efficient operation
✅ Durable & Reliable – Built for continuous industrial use
✅ Easy Installation & Maintenance-Free – Hassle-free setup with zero maintenance
✅ Flexible Mounting – Can be installed in any position
✅ High Temperature Resistance – Designed to withstand extreme operating conditions

Technical Specifications

🔹 Type: Proportional Palm Valve
🔹 Pneumatic Pressure: 2.5 – 3.5 bar
🔹 Dead Zone: ± 7.5mm
🔹 Max Operating Temperature: 120°C to 140°C (Optional)
🔹 Max Air Pressure: 0.4 MPa
🔹 Plate Contact Force: 2.4 N
🔹 Valve Function:

• Single Inlet – Balanced control

• Double Inlet – Split control for wire/felt adjustments