Metal Fabricating Glossary

uncoiler

 noun

Definitions

1. A material handling machine located at the beginning of a process line used to hold and safely pay off or uncoil the steel strip. It controls the speed and direction of the strip of metal as it unwinds from the coil and is sent to the line for processing, such as slitting or tube mill entry.

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