walzen

Walzen is a German term with several related meanings. As a verb, walzen means to roll or wind by turning. As a noun, Walzen is the plural form of Walze, meaning a roller or cylinder used in machinery.

In industrial contexts, Walzen are the rolling cylinders used in rolling mills, calenders, and printing presses. They apply pressure and shape materials by passing them between or across the rollers. Rolling processes can be hot or cold, depending on temperature and material.

In manufacturing and transport equipment, rollers serve to guide, support, or drive belts, sheets, or fibers. Surface properties such as hardness, surface finish, and dimensional tolerances of Walzen determine process quality and lifespan.

The term also appears in place names and surnames in German-speaking areas, reflecting historical associations with mills or roller-based trades.