Punch Graphix International N.v.

Xeikon Manufacturing N.v.

Tom Ramaekers

William Constant Waterschoot

Kurt Gustaaf Maria Mampaey

Dirk L Costrop

Tomas Praet

Jürgen Norbert Bart Devlieghere

Eduard Wouters

Dirk Costrop

A web alignment method and apparatus for a printing system that includes a friction drive, wherein the alignment device provides one or more of the following: a) a stable medium path with reduced web-walk, b) an alignment system that is not sensitive to the mechanical alignment of an upstream device such as a roll unwinder, c) an alignment system having a lower complexity and lower cost than active controlled systems, and d) an alignment system that is compatible with a wide range of media, ranging from lightweight papers (for example 60 gsm) to heavyweight stock (such as 300 gsm) including high weight high gloss coated grades. The alignment device includes an arrangement for supporting the web in an arcuate form between adjustable side guides.

Device and method to feed and align a web with increased web stability for printing

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Mortsel, Belgium

Tom Ramaekers