Flange

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002313",
  "term": "Flange",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A projecting rim, collar, or rib on a component, used for attachment, support, or to increase strength. In piping systems, a flange is a disc-shaped device welded or threaded onto a pipe end, allowing two pipes to be bolted together with a gasket between them to create a sealed joint. Flanges are rated by pressure class, such as ANSI Class 150 or Class 300, indicating their maximum operating pressure.",
  "subject": "Mechanical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "flantschen",
    "es": "embridar",
    "fr": "brider"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/flange/"
}