The Role of a Hydraulic Flange in Industrial Systems Having spent over a decade in the industrial equipment sector, I’d say a hydraulic flange is often one of those overlooked heroes on a plant floor. Sure, it’s not the flashy valve or the giant pump, but without these reliable connection points, the whole hydraulic system would be a jumbled mess. If you haven’t dealt with one firsthand, a hydraulic flange basically lets you join pipes, valves, pumps, and other components securely — and if something needs maintenance or swapping out, flanges make life way easier. They act as a mechanical bridg…