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Flange coupling: method of joining the two flanges Identify how the mating flanges in a standard rigid flange coupling are secured together. Choose the correct option.

Q: Flange coupling: method of joining the two flanges Identify how the mating flanges in a standard rigid flange coupling are secured together. Choose the correct option.

Concept Rigid flange couplings employ bolts and nuts through matching flange holes to clamp the two halves together while the keys transmit torque from shaft to hub. Final Answer Bolts and nuts

Difficulty: Easy

Bolts and nuts
Studs only
Headless taper bolts only
None of these

Correct Answer: Bolts and nuts

Explanation:

Concept
Rigid flange couplings employ bolts and nuts through matching flange holes to clamp the two halves together while the keys transmit torque from shaft to hub.

Final Answer
Bolts and nuts

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