dead plate

Meaning

1. A solid covering over a part of a fire grate, to prevent the entrance of air through that part.
2. A fixed solid piece between two moving conveyors, to span the gap created by the roll over ends of the conveyors, allowing for the smooth transfer of products from one conveyor to another.

Synonyms

end cap

blank flange

mounting plate

retaining plate

mounted plate

stop plate

blankoff plate

blind flange.

blankoff flange