Flanges are popular pipe fittings. Flanges connect pipes mechanically. It can mechanically connect pipes to tees, valves, chokes, and other equipment. Flanges are round, square, or rectangular. Flanges can form a rim at the pipe’s end when fastened as a ring or plate. Closet flange.
Flanges can cover pipe ends. Blind flange. Flanges support mechanical parts as projecting or internal components. Like rims, they strengthen or attach mechanical parts.