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pinch roller

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A small, freely turning wheel in a tape drive that pushes the tape against a motor-driven wheel (the capstan) in order to move it.

Pinch Roller Mechanism
This diagram shows how the pinch roller moves the tape in a helical scan tape drive. The pinch roller is on the right hand side pulling the tape from the supply reel to the take-up reel. See helical scan.


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The magnetic pinch roller has been eliminated, dramatically reducing debris build-up and the need for cleaning.
The Eagle SLI 3840, a pinch roller feed scanner, features a large diameter roller to minimize document skewing and ensure positive motion through the scanner.
The Eagle SLI 3840, a pinch roller feed scanner, features a large diameter roller to minimize document skewing and ensure positive motion through the scanner.
 
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