Definition
calenderer
noun
- a person or machine that presses cloth, paper, or other material between rollers to smooth, glaze, or compress it
Usage: textile and paper manufacturing term
Examples
- The calenderer fed the fabric through the heated rollers to give it a smooth finish.
- A skilled calenderer can adjust the pressure to achieve the desired gloss on the paper.
- The textile mill employed several calenderers to process the cotton sheets.
- Modern calenderers use computer controls to ensure consistent results.
- The calenderer's job requires attention to temperature and pressure settings.