rulli

Rulli is the plural form of the Italian noun rullo, which translates to roller or drum in English. In Italian technical and industrial vocabulary, rulli refer to cylindrical components that rotate and interact with other parts of a machine to apply pressure, convey, or shape materials.

Rulli appear in a variety of contexts. In road construction and civil engineering, rullo compressore refers to a road roller used to compact asphalt and soil. In metalworking, rolling mills use large rulli to form or reduce metal stock. In manufacturing and consumer equipment, rollers are used to guide or feed sheets, films, textiles, or other materials through equipment such as printers, laminating machines, and conveyor lines.

The term is commonly found in compound forms naming specific devices or parts, depending on the machine and manufacturer. In Italian-language technical literature, rulli help describe components that perform rolling, pressing, or guiding functions within complex systems.

Rulli is also a surname of Italian origin and can be found among Italian-speaking communities and their descendants. As with many surnames, its distribution varies by region and historical migration.

See also: rullo, roller, rolling.