The flanged gate is a device that connects a round gate to a drainage pipe or an inlet pipe. The flange can connect pipes or shafts.
Flange connections involve securing two pipes, fittings, or equipment to separate flange discs first, then fitting a flange gasket between them and bolting them together to complete the connection. Some fittings and equipment come with a built-in flange disc, which also falls under flange connections. Flange connections are a crucial method in pipeline construction. They are convenient to use and can withstand high pressure. In industrial pipelines, flange connections are widely employed. In residential settings, with smaller pipe diameters and low pressure, flange connections are not visible. However, in boiler rooms or production sites, flange connections are everywhere, on pipes and equipment alike.