Possible Applications
The web‑transport carriage in offset and digital printing machines relies on a dedicated motor assembly to move the sheet precisely across the imaging area. By converting electrical input into smooth linear motion, the assembly synchronizes the carriage with the rotating cylinders, allowing each page to be positioned with the exact timing required for high‑resolution image transfer. Operators count on this motor to maintain consistent tension as the paper or polymer film travels from the unwind unit through the ink application stations and onto the dryer, preventing slippage that could lead to misregistration or ink smearing. When the press switches between different paper grades, the motor’s responsive control adapts instantly, supporting rapid changeovers without sacrificing print quality. In high‑speed newspaper production lines, the same component keeps the web advancing at the demanding rates needed for continuous roll‑to‑roll output, while still delivering the fine adjustments needed for color registration. A secondary benefit appears in commercial label printing, where the motor’s precise positioning enables variable data printing on narrow web formats, ensuring each label aligns perfectly with its graphics and barcode.
Quad Tech
29908
Carriage motor assembly (less than 66" web)
Specifications
| Part Number |
29908
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|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Quad Tech |