flange

[/flændʒ/]
nounfemininepl: flanges / flanges
flange
1. A protruding rim, edge, or collar on an object, typically used for strengthening or for attachment to another object
The pipe flange connects two sections of tubing.
A flange do tubo conecta duas seções de tubulação.
2. In engineering, a flat or approximately flat member for a distance on either side of the web of a structural shape
The I-beam flange bears most of the bending stress.
A flange da viga I suporta a maioria das tensões de flexão.
3. A wheel or pulley with a projecting rim to keep a belt or cable in place
The pulley flange prevented the belt from slipping.
A flange da polia evitou que a correia deslizasse.
Flange is a technical term primarily used in engineering, manufacturing, and construction industries in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, the English term 'flange' is typically retained in technical documentation and industrial settings rather than translated, reflecting the international standardization of engineering terminology. The word is encountered most frequently in contexts involving piping systems, structural steel, and mechanical assembly.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
rimcollarprojectionledge

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
flange
Technical term commonly used in engineering and industrial contexts; sometimes not translated
Brazil
aba
Alternative term meaning 'flap' or 'tab', used in some mechanical contexts
Portugal
flange
Technical term borrowed from English, widely used in industrial Portuguese
General Portuguese
rebordo
Less common; literal translation meaning 'edge' or 'rim'

Related Words

boltcouplinggasketpipe fittingstructural steelattachment
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