Compact Designed Pinch Roll is used between roughing mill and intermediate finishing mill to carry the hot rolled material, to rotary shear and conveyors. The Pinch Roll comprises stationary frame provided with a rotatably mounted lower roll and stationary lower blade adjacent the lower roll. The Pinch Roll facilitates quick roll changing and is offered in compact and simple design. The Compact Designed Pinch Roll is easy to install and requires minimum maintenance.