R 408.11118
R 408.11118 Flanges.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.11118
Rule 1118. (1) A flange shall be used with a metal or fibre center bias buff, except
where the flange is an integral part of the buff.
(2) A flange shall:
(a) Be 3/16 inch thick for buff face up to 6 inches wide and 3/8 inch thick for a
wider buff face.
(b) Be of a diameter to bear firmly on the clinch ring.
(c) Be of the same diameter and design of both sides.
(d) Be made of steel or material of equal strength.
(3) A flange should be tapered or bell shape instead of flat. See figure 3.
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