Abstract: A flange connector adapted to connect flanges of pipes for use in the transportation of various substances, such as liquids, powdered substances, and other fluids is provided.The flange connectors according to the present invention comprises a pair of first U-shaped holding members having resilient pipe alignment means and a second U-shaped holding member, such first and second members being arranged to be circumferentially spaced from each other by an angle of 120.degree.. These three members are affixed to annular gasket interposed between the stationary and movable flanges of the pipes to be connected. By virtue of this construction the movable flange is brought into transverse or radial alignment with the fixed stationary flange.