As a leading manufacturer of precision machined components such as shim washers UK, you can trust Stephens Gaskets when it comes to making laminated shim washers. We are a Midlands based business that has spent over forty years creating components and parts for a wide range of industries. In this time, we have accumulated plenty of knowledge and experience as shim washers suppliers. This has enabled us to expand our services and stock even further. We strive to meet as many different requirements as we can with our products. This is why you’ll find many different variations of all of the components we produce; this includes our precision shim washers.
Shim Washers Explained
A shim washer is a small circular component that is used to fill spaces between mechanical parts. Gaps can often occur between components inside a device. However, this can sometimes lead to corrosion and wear and tear from moving parts. By filling the space with a shim washer, you can create a tighter fitting alignment between the mechanical parts and prevent room for movement. The implantation of a washer can help increase the longevity of your mechanical device. It can also save you money on replacement part costs. Our shim washers here at Stephens Gaskets are made in a wide variety of sizes, dimensions and materials. One of our most popular choices being the laminated washers.
Laminated Shim Washers at Stephens Gaskets
Our laminated shim washers are made to the highest quality and value and are extremely competitively priced. In order to ensure we can meet your exact requirements with them, we stock the components in many different thicknesses and measurements. The many layers that laminated shim washers have mean that you can tailor the component to the desired thickness yourself, by peeling back however many layers needed. The layers are bonded together using either a metal foil or another composite that has been bonded. This means the component will have a rigid and strong structure that is guaranteed to offer a high performance. The bonded layers make laminated shim washers ideal for machine environments.
Bespoke Shim Washers
Meeting every individual requirement is vital to us. It is why we aim to offer a versatile range of products and variations to our customers. However, we understand that sometimes you might be looking for a specific non-generic measurement for your component. We’ll be happy to accommodate these requirements too. Using our bespoke laser cutting service we can create laminated stainless steel, brass shims and foil with 0.002½ laminations. Therefore, you can rest assured that no matter what your requirement is, we can provide you with the perfect solution.
FAQs
What makes laminated shim washers unique?
Laminated shim washers have multiple layers bonded together, which can be peeled back to achieve the desired thickness. This structure provides rigidity and high performance, making them ideal for machine environments.
What materials are used for laminated shim washers at Stephens Gaskets?
We use various materials, including metal foil and other composites, to create laminated shim washers. Our bespoke service also offers laminated stainless steel, brass shims, and foil with 0.002½ laminations.
Contact Stephens Gaskets Today
If you are interested in finding out more about our laminated shim washers head to our website today. Alternatively, you can call 0121 544 5808 to speak to a member of our team.
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