Wire & Cable Guide Rollers
Wire guide rollers, also called roller guides or roller crosses, keep wire, tube, cable, strip and profile centered as it runs between the spool or coil, the straightener and downstream machines. Their bearing-mounted guide rolls support the material without adding plastic deformation, which prevents sagging and protects the surface. Witels Albert offers 29 series and 117 models for sizes up to 500 mm (19.69 in), in 1- to 6-roll configurations, with US stock and support from Branford, CT.
- Series
- 29
- Models
- 117
- Size range
- up to 500 mm
- In inches
- up to 19.69 in
- US stock & support
- Branford, CT
- Engineered in Germany · ISO 9001 quality system (Witels-Albert GmbH, Berlin)
Materials
Roll configuration
Features
29 of 29 series
29 of 29
Series in this category
IR
Roller guides with individually adjustable rollers, set by handwheel. Four configurations (A–D), up to 250 mm.
- Size
- up to 250 mm
- Wire
- Tube
- Cable
- Adjustable rolls
Frequently asked questions
What is a wire guide roller?
A wire guide roller (roller guide or roller cross) sits between the spool or coil, the straightener and downstream machinery to support wire, tube or cable as it runs. It keeps the material centered, prevents sagging and protects the surface from contact damage. Its guide rolls are bearing-mounted and support the material tangentially without adding plastic deformation.
How do I choose a roller guide series?
Start with your material's diameter range, how often the line changes over between products, and how much adjustment your operators need at the guide point. Roll count affects how much lateral and vertical control the guide provides. Adjustable and quick-closing rolls suit lines that switch sizes often; fixed configurations suit dedicated single-product lines.
What is the difference between concentric and precision guides?
Concentric guides use synchronized rollers that center the wire automatically, which suits fast setup. Precision guides allow individual roller adjustment for fine alignment.
Which guide roll materials are available?
Roll material options include chromium-plated, hardened, rubber-coated, ceramic-coated and plastic rolls, each suited to different material types and surface sensitivities.
What sizes do Witels Albert roller guides cover?
Depending on series, from 0.1 mm (for example RKO A, RKO B, RKO VK and SZ) up to 500 mm (RZ and RZ PN). Each series page lists its own size range, roll count and supported materials.
About Wire guide rollers / roller guides
Roller guides — also called roller crosses — sit between the spool or coil, the straightener, and downstream machinery to support wire, tube, or cable as it runs, keeping it centered, preventing sagging, and protecting the surface from contact damage as it feeds into the next station. Witels Albert's roller guide series use guide rolls — bearing-mounted rolls that support material tangentially without adding plastic deformation — in a range of roll counts and adjustment options for wire, tube, cable, strip, and profile applications.
Choosing between series comes down to your material's diameter range, how often the line changes over between products, and how much adjustment or quick-closing capability your operators need at the guide point. Roll count affects how much lateral and vertical control the guide provides; adjustable and quick-closing rolls suit lines that switch material sizes frequently, while fixed configurations suit dedicated, single-product lines. Roll material also matters for sensitive surfaces — options including chromium-plated, hardened, rubber-coated, ceramic-coated, and plastic rolls each suit different material types.
Witels Albert has built line guidance and straightening hardware since 1898, manufactured in Germany by Witels-Albert GmbH, whose manufacturing site in Berlin operates an ISO 9001 quality management system, with US stock and support from Branford, CT. If you're not sure which roller guide series matches your line, share your material type, diameter range, and how often you change over products, and the Branford team can help narrow the selection.
Selection help
Not sure which model fits your line?
Send your material, diameter, and throughput. Our team in Branford, CT works with Witels-Albert in Germany to specify the right configuration.