As leading steel shims suppliers our steel shim stock is available in a wide range of thicknesses. Furthermore, no matter what your shim needs are we can deliver them to you in record time.
To add to that, we also laser cut shim parts. In fact, we manufacture them to your drawings, offering a rapid quotation and manufacturing service. We laser cut our shim washers from a wide range of materials including Stainless Steel Shim, Carbon Steel Shim, Rubber Shim, Brass Shim, Aluminium Shim, Copper Shim Neoprene Shim and more.
Why use steel shims?
During manufacturing, parts of machines can wear away or be ground down over time. This reduces their functionality. To limit this wear and tear, You can fit metal shims between machinery components in order to adjust or align parts better. By doing so it improves the functionality and mechanical life of the machine.
People often use shims for aligning or spacing between two components or surfaces. This makes allowances for wear compensation. Placing and removing shim washers for alignment is called “shimming”. Similarly, shims are used for bearing adjustment.
Most importantly, shims can be made from various materials and take many profiles to fit many applications.
Steel shims in the UK
You can purchase pre-cut shims for specific requirements. Or, we can make them from our shim stock sheets or shim stock rolls. Shim sheets and rolls are made from thin sheets of metal that are manufactured to precise tolerances. We can cut them into customised shapes and sizes so that you can use them in specific applications. As steel shim suppliers and manufacturers we can easily form and fabricate bespoke shim requests.
Uses of Steel Shims
Precision adjustments and alignments in machinery
Tool and die set up
Machine repair/part replacements
Machine maintenance
Mounting of motor pumps and other machinery
Prototype work
Materials
At Stephens Gaskets, our steel shim stock is made from different grades of steel and steel thicknesses. Stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance. Additionally, it has great strength and fabrication characteristics. As a result, many different industries use the material.
FAQs
What are steel shims used for?
Steel shims are primarily used for aligning, spacing, and adjusting machinery components. They help maintain precision in machines, compensate for wear, and ensure the longevity of equipment by improving functionality and alignment.
Why choose steel shims over other materials?
Steel shims, particularly stainless steel, are highly durable and corrosion-resistant, making them ideal for industrial applications. They offer great strength, fabrication flexibility, and longevity, which is crucial for ensuring machine precision and reducing wear over time.
Can I order custom-sized steel shims?
Yes, at Stephens Gaskets, we offer custom steel shims manufactured from shim stock sheets or rolls. We can laser cut shims to your specific requirements based on your drawings, ensuring you get the precise size and shape you need.
What thicknesses are available for steel shims?
Our steel shim stock is available in a wide range of thicknesses to suit various applications. Whether you need thin or thicker shims for precision adjustments, we can supply the right thickness for your project.
How quickly can I get my steel shims delivered?
We pride ourselves on delivering shims quickly. With our rapid quotation and manufacturing process, we can ensure fast turnaround times, whether you’re ordering standard or custom-made shims.
What materials can you laser cut for shims?
In addition to steel, we can laser cut shims from a variety of materials including stainless steel, carbon steel, brass, aluminium, copper, neoprene, and rubber. This versatility allows us to cater to a wide range of industry needs.
Leading steel shim suppliers
Steel shims are suitable for a wide variety of applications. Our stainless shim washers deliver precision and durability. In addition, we make all of our shims in an ISO9001 certified UK manufacturing plant from high quality stainless steel. We offer our shim washers in many thicknesses, and ordering couldn’t be simpler with our fast and easy process. Alongside this, our team of experts are ready to answer any questions you have.
Get in touch today to find out how we can help with your next project.
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