flange joint

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flange joint - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Flange \Flange\ (fl[a^]nj), n. [Prov. E. flange to project,
     flanch a projection. See Flanch, Flank.]
     1. An external or internal rib, or rim, for strength, as the
        flange of an iron beam; or for a guide, as the flange of a
        car wheel (see Car wheel.); or for attachment to another
        object, as the flange on the end of a pipe, steam
        cylinder, etc. --Knight.
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     2. A plate or ring to form a rim at the end of a pipe when
        fastened to the pipe.
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     Blind flange, a plate for covering or closing the end of a
        pipe.
  
     Flange joint, a joint, as that of pipes, where the
        connecting pieces have flanges by which the parts are
        bolted together. --Knight.
  
     Flange rail, a rail with a flange on one side, to keep
        wheels, etc. from running off.
  
     Flange turning, the process of forming a flange on a
        wrought iron plate by bending and hammering it when hot.
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