Slitting & Rewinding Technical Guides

Practical, field-tested guides for slitting, rewinding and converting lines: how to size, select and maintain air shafts, differential shafts, magnetic powder brakes and clutches, tension controllers and web guiding systems. Written by XW Machinery application engineers for plant engineers and purchasing teams.

Not sure which shaft or brake fits your line? Send us your core size, roll weight and line speed — our engineers reply with a sizing recommendation.

Magnetic Powder Brake Losing Torque: Troublesho...

A magnetic powder brake losing torque shows up as slack web, uneven rolls, or splice failure. This troubleshooting guide covers the top causes — overheating, worn powder, low current, overload...

Magnetic Powder Brake Losing Torque: Troublesho...

A magnetic powder brake losing torque shows up as slack web, uneven rolls, or splice failure. This troubleshooting guide covers the top causes — overheating, worn powder, low current, overload...

Linear Actuator Troubleshooting: Common Problems

Linear actuator troubleshooting guide: diagnose no-movement, sluggish motion, overheating, drift, noise, and overload trips with a proven symptom-to-cause map.

Linear Actuator Troubleshooting: Common Problems

Linear actuator troubleshooting guide: diagnose no-movement, sluggish motion, overheating, drift, noise, and overload trips with a proven symptom-to-cause map.

Magnetic Powder Brake for Web Tension Control

A magnetic powder brake for web tension control holds steady, adjustable braking torque on an unwinding roll. Learn how it works, how to size it, and how to integrate it...

Magnetic Powder Brake for Web Tension Control

A magnetic powder brake for web tension control holds steady, adjustable braking torque on an unwinding roll. Learn how it works, how to size it, and how to integrate it...

How to Install an Electric Linear Actuator

Learn how to install an electric linear actuator: mounting styles, alignment, motor and limit-switch wiring, feedback setup, and a commissioning checklist.

How to Install an Electric Linear Actuator

Learn how to install an electric linear actuator: mounting styles, alignment, motor and limit-switch wiring, feedback setup, and a commissioning checklist.

Magnetic Powder Brake for Unwinding Machines

A magnetic powder brake for unwinding machines gives smooth, wear-free unwind tension. Learn how it works, key selection factors, and tension control pairing.

Magnetic Powder Brake for Unwinding Machines

A magnetic powder brake for unwinding machines gives smooth, wear-free unwind tension. Learn how it works, key selection factors, and tension control pairing.

Linear Actuator vs Hydraulic Cylinder

Linear actuator vs hydraulic cylinder: compare force density, positioning, load holding, energy use, cleanliness and maintenance to choose the right drive.

Linear Actuator vs Hydraulic Cylinder

Linear actuator vs hydraulic cylinder: compare force density, positioning, load holding, energy use, cleanliness and maintenance to choose the right drive.

Magnetic Powder Brake Torque Selection Guide

Magnetic powder brake torque selection guide: size peak torque from web tension and roll radius, match slip power, and choose the right shaft style.

Magnetic Powder Brake Torque Selection Guide

Magnetic powder brake torque selection guide: size peak torque from web tension and roll radius, match slip power, and choose the right shaft style.

Electric Linear Actuator vs Pneumatic Cylinder

Electric linear actuator vs pneumatic cylinder: compare positioning accuracy, speed, force, energy, environment and cost to pick the right linear motion drive.

Electric Linear Actuator vs Pneumatic Cylinder

Electric linear actuator vs pneumatic cylinder: compare positioning accuracy, speed, force, energy, environment and cost to pick the right linear motion drive.

How to Choose a Magnetic Powder Brake

Choose a magnetic powder brake by peak torque, mounting type, thermal rating, and control loop — a step-by-step selection guide for unwind tension control.

How to Choose a Magnetic Powder Brake

Choose a magnetic powder brake by peak torque, mounting type, thermal rating, and control loop — a step-by-step selection guide for unwind tension control.

เบรกผงแม่เหล็กทำงานอย่างไร?

Learn how a magnetic powder brake works — the rotor, coil, and magnetic powder that give wear-free, precise tension control on unwinding rolls.

เบรกผงแม่เหล็กทำงานอย่างไร?

Learn how a magnetic powder brake works — the rotor, coil, and magnetic powder that give wear-free, precise tension control on unwinding rolls.

ระยะชักของแอคทูเอเตอร์เชิงเส้น: วิธีเลือกขนาดให...

Linear actuator stroke length decides if a web guide or fixture fits and repeats in tolerance. Learn to size stroke, add overtravel margin, and avoid errors.

ระยะชักของแอคทูเอเตอร์เชิงเส้น: วิธีเลือกขนาดให...

Linear actuator stroke length decides if a web guide or fixture fits and repeats in tolerance. Learn to size stroke, add overtravel margin, and avoid errors.

คลัตช์ผงแม่เหล็กสำหรับเครื่องตัดซอยและเครื่องม้...

A magnetic powder clutch for slitting and rewinding machines holds web tension steady as the roll builds, and shows which XW model fits your production line.

คลัตช์ผงแม่เหล็กสำหรับเครื่องตัดซอยและเครื่องม้...

A magnetic powder clutch for slitting and rewinding machines holds web tension steady as the roll builds, and shows which XW model fits your production line.