No matter what kind of machinery you are operating, or the nature of your business, you’re likely to require a shim at some stage of the process. At WC PTM Ltd, we have years of experience in manufacturing high-quality metal shims for our valued customers, who work across a wide range of industries.
Our steel shims are made of high-strength materials, meaning that they can stand the test of time. All are laser cut to standard sizes, or your own custom style.
In addition, we also supply shims in other materials including stainless, copper, Monel, Titanium, brass, and aluminium, in thicknesses ranging from 0.0254mm – 19mm depending on the grade.
What are metal shims and why are they needed?
Shims are thin, or wedged pieces of material (typically steel or plastic – More on plastic shims below) used to fill gaps between objects. They can provide a level surface or offer additional structural support. As such, they can be used for a variety of purposes, such as levelling motors, engine parts and pump parts.
They are manufactured to be incredibly durable and versatile and can often hold a high load without splintering or breaking.
Metal shims can be used for a variety of applications. They are used for levelling in areas such as in a motor mount, or pump mount, they are also used for aligning a shaft and a motor, or for lessening a gap between two parts.
What are the different shim types?
As discussed above, Metal shims are available in a wide range of styles.
Horseshoe Shims
Horseshoe shims are commonly used on door frames, and floorboards and as spacers for cabinets, shelving and more.
Custom Shims
Custom shims are often used on any type of equipment that needs precise alignment, such as engine mounts, motors and any other sort of mechanical device.
While relatively thin (in order to fit into small gaps), you can also choose the thickness of your shim depending on your specific needs. We generally supply shims in sets, so that engineers on-site have a variety of thicknesses to use, which allows them to achieve exact positioning. Our metal shims are available from 0.0254mm (0.001”) to 19mm (3/4”) depending on the chosen material.
Why should I buy Metal Shims from WC PTM Ltd?
There are many reasons why we believe that you should buy shims from our company. Each and every single one of our products are made from only the best materials and undergo careful quality control protocol. This means that our shims are long-lasting. We can also supply certificates of conformity and EN 10204 2.1, 3.1, 3.2 certificates where relevant.
Our metals range is fully customisable, and we offer them all for a fair price. This means you can actually save money when buying a product from us.
Long-lasting, Durable Shims
Whether you are buying shims for business or personal use, it’s important that you’re buying a product that you know will stand the test of time. That’s why we opt for metal shims, made from materials such as steel, alloys, copper, brass, Monel and aluminium etc as they are more durable than their plastic counterparts, although plastic shims also feature strongly in our range for appropriate applications.
As such, whenever you buy steel shims from us, you know you’re buying a quality product that you can rely on for years to come. Despite this guarantee, we work to keep our pricing as fair as possible.
Shims & Fixings that work for you
At PTM Ltd, we understand that each and every customer is different – which is why we offer a custom design service for your bespoke shims. We can work from samples or your own .dxf or .dwg drawing.
We will also draw the part up and supply you with a pdf file for any parts you order.
All our metallic shims are laser cut to ensure perfect accuracy for your shim requirement.
Plastic Shims
Our plastic shim stock range is impressive and covers colour coded grades for easy identification from 0.012mm (0.0005”) to 3mm (0.125”) with 27 sizes available.
Our range of polyester or polypropylene shims (Material depends on thickness) are commonly used for the following applications:
- Insulators – To prevent transmission of steam and electricity.
- Inserts – Providing precise alignment between moving faces.
- Sealing – To seal gaps preventing leakage on joints.
- Custom – Used to modify the clearance on mating surfaces. With our Cad/Cam cutting tables we can produce plastic shims to your exact size requirements in all thicknesses.
