Fishplate

A flap, the one side of a connection, in which two pieces of flat material are connected overlapping.

The activity of the lashing refers to the lashing of goods or cargo, especially in the maritime field.

Application

A classic example is the tab for the envelope, making the envelope is sealed. Since the strap is made of paper, one speaks of a paper clip. Also find tabs for beverage cans and food cans made ​​of aluminum or tinplate use, the so-called pull tabs are used to open the metal container.

In steel construction, the tab called a flat piece of material, usually with mounting holes, with the two components, eg, Steel beams are joined by means of screws and nuts or by means of rivets. This connection method has lost by the increased use of welding considerable importance. Also in the timber are lashing collisions with wooden flaps and pin-shaped connecting means common.

For shoes, the tongue ( tongue ) seals the shoe from the closure and increases comfort when wearing.

Furthermore, the rails of the railway are connected by tabs. In Germany, this method was replaced by thermite and is applied only in exceptional cases ( construction sites, broken rail, etc. ) to the rail joints.