angle of nip

angle of nip

[′aŋ·gəl əv ′nip]

(mechanical engineering)

The largest angle that will just grip a lump between the jaws, rolls, or mantle and ring of a crusher. Also known as angle of bite; nip.

(mining engineering)

In a rock-crushing machine, the maximum angle subtended by its approaching jaws or roll surfaces at which a specified piece of ore can be gripped.

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.