Alignment module with automatic pressure control

An alignment module for lateral alignment of blanks in a converting machine, the alignment module comprising:

• a first alignment device comprising:
• an upper pressing member provided with a plurality of pressing rollers,
• a lower alignment conveyor comprising a motorized alignment conveyor belt, and
• a guide,
• wherein the alignment module is configured to receive the blank between the upper pressing member and the lower alignment conveyor and convey the blank against the guide,
• wherein the upper pressing rollers are connected to a linear frame member,
• wherein at least some of the pressing rollers are connected to a respective actuator, said actuator being configured to displace the pressing roller in the vertical direction, and
• wherein the alignment module further comprises a control unit and a memory, wherein the control unit is configured to determine a required displacement for each pressing roller and actuate each respective actuator to perform the required displacement.