Abstract: The invention relates to a method of making flange half shells and flanges made therefrom, whereby an optimum arrangement of the flanges should be obtained with respect to their use, for this purpose the flange half shells (1) are held together by means of clamps (2), whereby the clamps (2) engage into associated suitable slots (3) which are provided in the flange half shells (1). Furthermore, the flange half shells are extruded from a strand and therefore obtain a hardness which is adapted to the hardness of the mounting screws.