Hengereléssel

Hengereléssel is a Hungarian term referring to the act or method of rolling with rollers. In everyday language it denotes doing something “by rolling,” and the specific meaning depends on the context in which it is used.

In industrial and engineering contexts, hengereléssel describes a metalworking or materials forming process in which a workpiece passes between rollers to reduce thickness, change cross-section, or induce desired mechanical properties. The operation can be performed hot or cold, and it is fundamental to producing sheets, strips, bars, and other rolled products. Key effects of rolling include grain refinement, improved strength, and controlled thickness and geometry. Rolling mills and related equipment are central to this approach, with process parameters such as reduction ratio, roller diameter, and friction influencing the final material characteristics.

In health, sport, and rehabilitation contexts, hengereléssel often refers to the use of a roller (for example a foam roller) to perform self-myofascial release and mobility work. Exercises involve rolling or massaging muscle groups to relieve tension, reduce soreness, and improve range of motion. Common targets include the back, calves, glutes, and thighs. This usage reflects a broader practice where rolling is used as a self-care technique in physical therapy and athletic training.

Etymologically, the form hengereléssel is the instrumental case of hengerelés, built from henger (roller or cylinder) and the -elés suffix meaning “the act of” or “doing by means of.” The term appears in Hungarian technical, industrial, and fitness literature to denote rolling as a method or action.

See also: hengerelés, rolling (mechanical), foam rolling.