Types Of Shims – We’ve Been Manufacturing Shims For Over 70 Years

At Stephen’s Gaskets we have more than 70 years’ experience of making different types of shims for a broad range of customers. So what exactly is a shim? A shim is a washer or spacer, fitting between two moving machine components. This stops the wear and tear of machinery in a workshop or on the factory floor. As a result, these shims – copper shims, steel shims, brass shims, plastic shims – help to keep components healthy, which in turn keeps the business healthy, cutting down on maintenance and parts costs. We even manufacture shim in a can. The best way to understand how types of shims work is to look at the shims themselves. Brass shims. As a metal, brass is often used by customers because it has a high resistance to the layers of corrosion that occur on machines. So these types of shims are excellent materials for finishing, plating, polishing and joining. Brass shims are extremely easy to make and are cost-effective to use in any number of manufacturing sectors. As with most metals, brass shims require a decent level of maintaining as metals often oxidise when they are exposed to the elements. We always advise clients on product maintenance so brass shims continue to do the proper job they’re made for. Types of shims Elsewhere, aluminium shims and steel shims are other types of shims that reduce damage caused to the friction between machines. As well as reducing the normal abrasive elements of moving machine parts, an aluminium and shims reduce erosion as well. This can improve the life time of a machine and avoid maintenance costs. Our steel shims are known for their toughness – indeed, our steel shims are used in countless machines, from small factories to North Sea oil rigs. Plastic shims, meanwhile, are alternative type of shims which are known for their durability. Most plastic can resist corrosive materials like oil. So they’re well known to customers for their long lasting application – also, unlike steel shims, they do not corrode and they’re waterproof, allowing no water absorption. Plastic shims are also very adaptable. They’re easy to trip and manipulate, which gives customers a far greater range of applications. At Stephen’s Gaskets we supply all types of shims to customers in the UK and across the globe. We are strict on quality control and all the shims we manufacture have ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001 accreditation. Our job is to get your product right first time, so all types of shims are perfect for your machinery. Please call us on 0121 544 5808.

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