Loose flange

The loose flange, also known as a slip-on flange, is a type of flange that slips over the rim of a container or pipe. A flangeis a part used to connect two shats together, often used for the connection between pipe ends, thev are also used on the inletand outlet of equipment for connecting two devices. The loose flange is a type of loose-type flange. The flange can be madeby flanging, machining directly, or by welding a separate ring. its advantages include not imposing additional torque on thecontainer or pipe when the flange deforms, ease of manufacturing, and the ability to be made from materials different from thecontainer or pipe, which helps in conserving expensive metals, The drawback is that the flange tends to be thicker t is suitablefor situations where the container or pipe is lined with brittle materials and the pressure is not high.