Metal Shims: Precision Shim Stock and Laser Cut Shims

Metal shims are essential precision components used across industries to fill gaps, align machinery, and ensure optimal performance in mechanical assemblies. At Hollinbrow Precision Products, we supply the UK’s largest range of precision shims in multiple materials and thicknesses, manufactured to the tightest available tolerances for critical engineering applications.

Our comprehensive shim range includes stainless steel shims, steel shims, brass shims, aluminium shims, copper shims, and nickel shims, available in thicknesses from 0.005mm to 3.00mm (5 microns to 3000 microns). Whether you require standard pre-cut shims in sizes from 50x50mm to 200x200mm, or custom laser cut shims manufactured to your exact specifications, we deliver precision shims that meet the demanding requirements of aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and construction industries.

Comprehensive Shim Solutions

Our shim stock encompasses multiple configurations to suit diverse applications. Stainless steel shims offer exceptional corrosion resistance and durability, making them ideal for harsh environments and high-temperature applications. Steel shims provide superior strength and stability for heavy-duty mechanical applications, whilst brass shims deliver excellent machinability and electrical conductivity. Aluminium shims are valued for their lightweight properties and corrosion resistance, making them ideal for applications where weight reduction is critical.

We specialise in laser-cut shims manufactured from 0.010 mm-thick material, offering precision cutting services for complex profiles and custom shapes. Our advanced laser cutting capabilities enable us to produce shims in quantities from single one-offs to large production runs, ensuring rapid turnaround for both prototyping and volume requirements.

Peelable Metal Shims and Specialised Options

Hollinbrow manufactures laminated peelable shims in stainless steel, aluminium, brass, mild steel, carbon steel, polyimide, and titanium. These innovative shims feature layer thicknesses of 0.050mm or 0.075mm, allowing engineers to achieve precise thickness adjustments by simply peeling away layers. Peelable shims are available in total built-up thicknesses from 1.00mm to 2.50mm, offering exceptional flexibility for fine-tuning alignments and clearances.
Our shim range also includes alignment shims for machinery installation, slotted shims for easy fitting around bolts and fasteners, and shim washers laser cut to customer specifications in more than 60 different thicknesses starting from 0.01mm (0.0004″).

Plastic Shims

As well as metal shims, we supply plastic shims where you need a non-conductive, non-corrosive spacer. Tell us the material, thickness and size, or send a drawing, and we will cut them to order.

Emergency Metal Shims: Same-Day and Next-Day Delivery

Understanding that machinery downtime is costly, we offer an emergency shim service with same-day, next-day, or 48-hour delivery options depending on your requirements. You can order just a metre of shims—ideal for R&D and testing purposes—with next working day delivery available to customers in Europe. Worldwide delivery typically takes 2-3 working days.

As a UK shim supplier with AS9100 Rev D certification, we maintain rigorous quality standards for aerospace and defence applications whilst serving customers across all engineering sectors. Our extensive shim stock, combined with in-house laser-cutting and manufacturing capabilities, ensures we can meet urgent requirements without compromising precision or quality.

Contact our team on +44 (0)1952 299333 or email sales@hollinbrow.co.uk to discuss your shim requirements. Whether you need standard shims from stock or custom-manufactured precision shims to your drawings, Hollinbrow delivers the quality, precision, and service that critical engineering applications demand.

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SHIMS | Raw Material Shim

Our Shim stock ranges from 0.005mm to 3.00mm (5 microns to 3000 microns).

We mainly provide metal shims, but can also provide plastic shims. 

You can order just a meter length of stainless steel shims (ideal for R & D) and have it delivered the next working day if your company is based in Europe. We provide within 2-3 working days anywhere else in the World.

We also laser-cut shim parts manufactured to your drawings. We offer a rapid quotation and manufacturing service.

Shim Washers – We can supply shim washers, laser-cut to customer specifications or to DIN 988 sizes (see link below). We can cut more than 60 different thicknesses starting from 0.01mm (0.0004″). Shim washers can be laser-cut from Stainless Steel Shim, Carbon Steel Shim, Mild Steel Shim, Brass Shim, Aluminium Shim, Copper Shim, and Phosphor Bronze Shim.