Shim

We can supply you with strips and flat sheets in all widths up to 300 mm (partly up to 600 mm) in carbon steel, stainless steels and brass.

Temper rolled Stainless Steel 1.4310 (AISI 301)
This Steel has a good corrosion resistance due to a content of 17 % Chromium and 7 % Nickel. A high tensile strength is obtained by cold rolling. Compared to Alloy 1.4301 (AISI 304) a much higher tensile strength of more than 2000 N/mm² can be reached. Because of this, 1.4310 is suitable for stainless feeler gage stock, precision foils, stainless springs and parts of higher strength. This alloy is little magnetic and can not be hold by magnetic tables of grinding machines. Available in more than 60 thicknesses between 0.003 and 3.0 mm.

Stainless Steels 1.4404and 1.4571 (AISI 316L and 316Ti)

These alloys have an increased corrosion resistance compared to 1.4310 (AISI 301) due to a higher content of Nickel and Molybdenum. We have this alloys in the annealed condition on stock, in some thicknesses also available in the temper rolled condition.

Hardened and tempered High Carbon Steel 1.1274 (AISI 1095)
Due to a carbon content of more than 1 % this alloy is ideal for feeler gauge stock, shims and springs where corrosion problems are not expected. This material is magnetic. Available in thickness between 0.01 and 2.0 mm.

Hardened and tempered Tool Steel 1.2003 (AISI 1078)
A small amount of Chromium leads to a higher wear resistance and better hardening for large widths. This alloy is also suitable for small tools due to a Rockwell hardness of 47 – 51 HRc. This magnetic alloy is our standard Carbon steel for thickness between 1.0 and 5.0 mm.

Hardened and tempered Stainless Tool Steel 1.4034 (1.2083), (AISI 420)
This Steel is corrosion resistant at wet air, steam and water, but not resistant against chloride ions and acids. Compared to 1.4310 (AISI 301) this alloy has a lower corrosion resistance.
This alloy has advantages in better wear resistance and low inner stress. It is ideal for gages, tools, machine knifes in the food industry and scalpels. The alloys 1.4034 and 1.2083 have little differences in the carbon content. This alloy is magnetic. Available in thicknesses between 1.0 and 3.0 mm.

In thicknesses between 0.20 and 1.0 mm we have the alloy 1.4031Mo hardened on stock.

Temper rolled Brass 2.0321, (ASTM 27 200)
With a composition of 63 % Copper and 37 % Zinc it is the standard alloy for temper rolled brass. It is not magnetic. Available from 0.01 to 1.00 mm.

We can also supply Carbon steels like DIN Ck 75 (1.1248) and DIN Ck 85 (1.1269) as well as Stainless Steels like 1.4301 (AISI 304) and 1.4404 (AISI 316L). Please ask for availability and price if you need these or similar alloys.

Should you require a product not shown in our range please contact our special order service. With our expertise we can meet your special requirements for non-standard products.

Laser Cut Shim Parts

Laser parts can be cut from our foils as thin as 0.01 mm. Between a thickness of 0.05 and 1.0 mm stainless steel parts can be cut up to 600 mm wide.

Hardened and tempered carbon steel is a low-cost alternative to stainless steel in thickness between 0.20 and 4.0 mm.

Parts made from hardened stainless knife steel 1.4034 (AISI 420) are available in thicknesses between 1.0 and 3.0 mm.