flangeless
Flangeless is an adjective used to describe a component or assembly that lacks a flange, the projecting rim used for bolting, sealing, or locating parts in a system. The term is formed from flange plus the suffix -less.
In piping and related equipment, flangeless configurations connect by methods other than flange mating, such as
Benefits of flangeless designs can include reduced weight, lower part count, and simpler fabrication or shorter
In other mechanical contexts, flangeless describes shafts, hubs, or gears that do not incorporate a flange for
See also: flange, flanged connection, piping fittings, mechanical fastening.