E+L KF 2020 Pneumatic Web Guider and Selvedge Holder
The Erhardt+Leimer KF 2020 is a pneumatic web guider and selvedge holder fitted at the entry of a stenter, ahead of the pinning or clipping point. It holds the fabric edge in position so the selvedge arrives at the pins straight rather than wandering across the rail. We supply it as a complete device alongside the wear parts that keep it working.
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Key Benefits
- Holds the selvedge square to the rail before the fabric reaches the pins
- Pneumatic operation, so the holding force adjusts with the air supply rather than by mechanical setting
- Fits at the stenter entry section on most pin and clip machines
- Supplied with the rest of the entry-section parts from one source
Application Scenarios
- Stenter entry sections where the fabric edge wanders
- Lightweight and elastic fabrics that will not hold a straight edge on their own
- Lines being upgraded for higher running speed
Who It Is For
- Finishing mills fighting selvedge wander at the stenter entry
- Engineering teams specifying entry-section equipment for a line upgrade
- Maintenance teams replacing worn guiding equipment
Problems It Solves
- A wandering selvedge missing the pins, so the edge is not gripped and the fabric loses width.
- Operators correcting the edge by hand at the entry, which is slow and inconsistent.
- Edge damage when the fabric is pulled onto the pins out of line.
Technical Features and Specifications
Every figure below comes from the part itself. Where a dimension is not listed, it is because we match it against your sample rather than publish a number we cannot stand behind.
Technical Features
- Application: Monforts stenter (Oil-free guide)
- Material: metal
- Type: with grease and without grease
- Colour: silver
- Weight: 0.6kg
- Brand: YH
Specifications
| Application | Monforts stenter (Oil-free guide) |
|---|---|
| Material | metal |
| Type | with grease and without grease |
| Colour | silver |
| Weight | 0.6kg |
| Brand | YH |
| Origin | Zhejiang, China |
| Delivery Time | Within 7 days |
Quality Control
- Dimensions gauged against the reference part on every production batch
- Fit checked on a rail or chain section before packing
- Material certificate held for the stock used
- Parts packed in matched sets from one batch so wear is even along the rail
Customisation Options
- Supplied with matching entry-section parts
- Advice on pairing with a selvedge uncurler for curling fabrics
- Quoted against your machine and working width
How It Compares
| Compared With | What Changes |
|---|---|
| Mechanical edge guides | A pneumatic guider adjusts its holding force with the air supply, which suits changing fabric weights better than a fixed mechanical setting. |
| Selvedge uncurlers | An uncurler opens a curled edge flat. A web guider holds the opened edge in the right lateral position. Lines running curling knits usually need both. |
Fitting and Replacing This Part
Step 1
Stop the machine and let the assembly cool before stripping it
Step 2
Note how the old part sits before removing it
Step 3
Clean the seat completely before fitting the new part
Step 4
Turn the rail by hand for one full pass and check free movement
Step 5
Replace in complete sets so grip and wear stay even across the machine
Related Solutions
- Custom Part Manufacturing From Samples — Pin plates, pin plate holders, clips, brush wheels and other metal parts made to customer requirement, from a sample or a drawing.
- Complete Stenter Rail Rebuild — Chain, pin plates, holders, clips, sliders and graphite strip quoted and shipped as one matched package.
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Why Fabric Leaves the Stenter Narrower Than It Should
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Read GuideE+L KF 2020 Pneumatic Web Guider and Selvedge Holder Questions
Is this an original Erhardt+Leimer device?
Yes, the KF 2020 is an Erhardt+Leimer product. We supply it alongside the stenter wear parts we manufacture ourselves.
Where does it sit on the machine?
At the stenter entry, ahead of the pinning or clipping point, so the selvedge is already straight when it reaches the rail.
Do I need an uncurler as well?
If your fabric curls at the edge, yes. The uncurler opens the edge and the guider holds it in position.
What air supply does it need?
Send us your machine details and working width with the enquiry and we will confirm the requirement with the quotation.
Get a Price on This Part
Tell us the machine brand, the quantity and your rail length. If you are not sure the part matches, send a photo with a ruler across the mounting and we will confirm before you pay.