noun
flange fitting; flange joint
Technical term for a pipe fitting that uses flanges to connect pipes or equipment.
配管の接続にはフランジ継手が使われている。
Flange fittings are used to connect the pipes.
Alternate spelling with okurigana ぎ.
フランジ refers to the flange itself, while フランジ継手 is the complete fitting or joint that includes flanges.
Compound of フランジ (flange, from English) and 継手 (joint, fitting).