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Conflat

A conflat is like a special puzzle piece that helps scientists connect different parts of a machine together.

Imagine you have two Lego blocks that you want to put together. If they don't fit perfectly, they won't stay connected. A conflat ensures that two machine parts fit together perfectly, just like two Lego blocks.

The conflat is made up of two metal flanges that fit together tightly with a special clamp. Because it fits tightly, it helps to keep the inside of the machine clean and prevent any leaks.

Scientists use conflat to connect different parts of their machines together without any significant loss of pressure, and in doing so, the machine works efficiently. This is essential for some scientific experiments that require vacuum or low pressure environments, as any small leak can ruin the experiment.
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