Kannake

Kannake is a Finnish noun that refers to a support, bracket, mounting, or base used to hold or guide another component. It describes a fixed piece designed to secure, position, or guide parts in machinery, furniture, or structures. The term is widely used in technical contexts and appears in various industries such as mechanical engineering, construction, and electrical installations.

In mechanical engineering and construction, kannake denotes a mounting bracket or support element that attaches components to a frame or surface. These can be made of metal or plastic and are designed to bear loads, align parts, or guide movement. Examples include pipe kannakkeet that secure piping runs to walls or ceilings, and machine kannakkeet that hold sensors or motors in place.

In architecture and sculpture, kannake may refer to a pedestal or base that distributes weight and stabilizes a figure or ornament. In furniture and consumer products, a kannake can function as a stand or cradle supporting a device such as a display panel or instrument, reducing vibration and improving stability.

Synonyms include pidike, tuki, and kannatin. The term is primarily used in Finnish technical language; everyday speech often prefers more general words like tuki or pidike depending on context.