Flatekontakt

Flatekontakt is a Scandinavian term (Norwegian, Danish, Swedish) meaning "flat contact." In general usage it refers to a contact between two surfaces that are flat or nearly flat, as opposed to point or line contacts.

In mechanical engineering and tribology, flat-on-flat contact describes load transmission between two parallel surfaces. The contact area influences friction, wear, lubrication, and heat transfer. Analyses often apply Hertzian contact theory or finite element methods to estimate stresses, deformation, and contact stiffness.

In electrical engineering, the term can describe a flat-contact interface used in connectors or terminals, such as blade or spade-type contacts. These flat contacts provide a broad mating area to improve current carrying capacity and reduce contact resistance; they are common in automotive, appliance, and electronics connectors.

In manufacturing and design notes, "flate kontakt" may refer to gasket seating or seating surfaces that must sit flush with an opposing surface to ensure sealing or uniform pressure distribution.

The exact meaning depends on context, and in some cases the English equivalents are "flat contact," "flat-face contact," or "blade contact." The term highlights the geometry of the interfacing surfaces rather than a single standardized component.