Pinch Roll : A component on a cradle uncoiler that assists uncoiling by pulling on the stock.
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Nip Roll : one of a pair or set of rolls for squeezing materials (as in a wringer)
Nip rolls or pinch rolls are powered rolls that are used to press
two or more sheets together to form a laminated product.
Nip roller units can also be used as pullers for material being pulled off of rolls or being fed between operations.
Nip rolls are sometimes called laminating rolls, laminators, squeeze rolls, pinch rolls or even wringers.