flange
A flange is typically a projecting flat or curved rim with attachment strength. It is more frequently used to join pipes into a system with valves, pumps, and various other equipment. This transforms a piping system and also offers ease of assembly and disassembly for maintenance, inspection, or changes.

Key Features:

  • Structural Reinforcement: Flanges impart rigidity to parts and distribute stress, acting to mitigate mechanical strain that can otherwise cause deformation to the joint.
  • Easy Assembly and Disassembly: Flanged joints are bolted together so that components may be removed or replaced in a matter of minutes, without cutting or welding.
  • Sealing Capability: When flanges are used in conjunction with gaskets, they can provide excellent sealing to create a sealed system, an increasingly important factor for high-pressure or leak-sensitive systems.

Flanges find application in the oil and gas industry, chemical processing industries, and even institutions like water treatment plants. They ensure a dependable and standardized way of joining components to uphold safe and smooth functioning of systems.