flange

• Rebord ou collerette plate en saillie, souvent circulaire, servant à renforcer, guider ou fixer un objet à un autre, notamment en mécanique et en plomberie.

A projecting flat rim, collar, or rib used to strengthen an object, guide it, or attach it to another object, commonly found in mechanical engineering and plumbing.

1. Mechanical componentC1formaltechnical

   A projecting rim or edge used for strength, for guiding, or for attachment to another object.

   Bride (mécanique)

   • The pipe flange was bolted securely to the valve.
   • Engineers inspected the flange for signs of corrosion.
   • A rubber gasket is placed between the two flanges to prevent leaks.

   Synonymescollaredgelipprojectionprotrusionribrim

2. Railroad wheel partC1formaltechnical

   The projecting rim on a train wheel that keeps it on the track.

   boudin de roue

   • The wheel flange guides the train along the rails.
   • Worn flanges can cause derailments if not replaced.
   • The maintenance crew checked the flanges on all the wheels.