Wörterbuch (en): Flange
de:
Flansch (m)
fr:
Brida (f)
it:
Flangia (f)
es:
Brida (f)
A component for sealing, connecting or closing pipes, machine parts or housings with screws and nuts. The flange is usually a non-destructively detachable connecting element. Flanges position parts in relation to each other and often also transmit the operating forces.