Application · Proprietary Product Line

Web & Strip
Guiding.

Midwest Integration & Automation offers the EDGE Controller as a fully flexible edge guiding solution for both retrofits and new installations. We design new systems, service existing equipment, and upgrade obsolete guiding systems.

Web and Strip Guiding Controllers

EDGE Controller for
Web & Strip Guiding.

The EDGE controller offers closed-loop control for electro-mechanical & hydraulic guiding applications.

Edge Controller

Closed-loop control for both electro-mechanical and hydraulic edge-guiding applications — one controller family, multiple drive types.

EDGE HMI touchscreen

HMI Setup

  • Easy to set up via HMI screens
  • Easy for operators to control via touch screen
EDGE controller network connectivity

Controllers

  • Controller for Edge Guiding — electro-mechanical and hydraulic
  • Connectivity with all industrial networks
  • Wireless connectivity

Product family

Actuators.

View actuator datasheets
EDGE High Thrust Actuator
EDGE Low Thrust Actuator
Hydraulic to electro-mechanical upgrade
01 · Model

High Thrust Actuator.

  • Brushless DC Servo
  • On-board drive included
  • 1,000 to 6,500 lbs. of thrust
  • Absolute encoder — no homing required
02 · Model

Low Thrust Actuator.

  • Brushless DC Servo
  • On-board drive included
  • 150 to 1,000 lbs. of thrust
  • Absolute encoder — no homing required
03 · Service

Upgrade from
Hyd. to E/M.

  • On-site Mechanical Engineering to remove old hydraulic cylinders and install Electro-Mechanical Actuators

Edge sensing

Sensors.

Existing edge sensor mounted at coil line
Four-sensor array for center guiding
Single-sided laser detecting both strip edges
01 · Sensor Upgrades

Keep or Swap
Your Sensor.

  • We can upgrade your controller and actuator and re-use your sensor
  • We can upgrade your sensor to current technology
02 · Wide & Narrow Strip

Four-Sensor Array.

  • An array of four sensors can provide center guiding for both wide and narrow strip
03 · Laser Edge Detection

Single-Sided Laser.

  • The laser is single sided — no backlighting is required
  • The laser detects both edges and the controller guides to the centerline

Custom-built to order

Hydraulic Valve Stands.

Example drawing
EDGE hydraulic valve stand

Pre-Piped & Pre-Wired

Valve stands built to spec — panel, servo valve, manifold, and plumbing ready for connection at your site.

EDGE hydraulic valve stand

Compact Footprint

Designed to fit mill and coil line floor space — delivered as a single commissioned assembly.

EDGE hydraulic valve stand

Field-Serviceable

Designed for maintainability — standardized fittings, labeled termination, and accessible service points.

Spec sheets & documents

Datasheets & Downloads.

EDGE Controller Datasheet PDF · Overview & specs
EDGE High Thrust Actuators PDF · Actuator specs
EDGE Low Thrust Actuators PDF · Actuator specs
EDGE Service Rates PDF · Field & bench service
Upgrades & Retrofits PDF · Obsolete replacement
Example Valve Stand Drawing PDF · Reference drawing

Retrofit, upgrade, or new install

Talk to an
EDGE Engineer.

Tell us what you're running — strip width, guide type, existing controller (if any), and your timeline. Our engineers will respond with a scope review and preliminary budget within 2 business days.

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