Stainless steel shims offer both cost and time savings by providing a means for making mechanical spacing adjustments between two materials. For example, instead of grinding to adjust fitting, make modifications with shims to save money and time. Shims also maintain a buffer zone to suppress vibration, noise and wear between surfaces.

Buy shims based on thickness, width and height with shapes like tapered, flat, circular and rectangular. Also, consider shim stock to keep on hand for cutting your own size. When looking for shims consider the following:

1. Choose stainless steel shims for its anti-corrosive properties and strength.

2. Get industrial shims in standard or custom sizes applicable to your business plans.

3. Locate manufacturers that work with you for your shim requirements.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Order pre-cut stainless steel shims to save time from cutting

These companies provide ready to use shims in several sizes and toolbox kits with the convenience of buying online.

I recommend: Scroll down the page to order online shim kits and precut shim replacement packs with various slot widths at Mr. Shims, or contact for custom orders. Order alignment shims online in 2 x 2 to 5 x 5 inch in full or half kits at Only Pro Tools.

Get stainless steel shim stock to make your own shims

Keep stock ready for in-shop use. Shim stock furnishes a better cost factor over pre-fabricated shims.

I recommend: Go to Reliance Steel & Aluminum for stainless steel 18/8 stock and fill out the “Quote Inquiry”; then press “Continue” to select products. Request a quote by filling out the form or phone the number supplied at Daemar for pricing of “Shim in a Can” available in .0005 to .032 thickness and 6- or 12-inch widths in 50 inch rolls. Contact McGaskets & Ptfe Specialties for standard 20 x 48 inch sheets in half or three-fourths solid stock, or click “Products” and select “Laminated Shims” for specifications.

Find stainless steel shim manufacturers for custom or pre-made products

Manufacturers of stainless steel shims provide solutions to your business requirements. These stainless steel shim makers offer pre-cut, loose leaf and other types.

I recommend: Click “Get Quote” or “Contact Us” from the bottom of the page at Industrial Gasket and Shim, offering prototype, short or long production runs of .001 to 6 inches thick that includes pre-cut, solid, shim packs and custom orders to name a few. Go to Mercer Gasket & Shim and click “Request a Quote” or fill in the form for industrial, power and petrochemical solutions with thicknesses ranging .0005 to 8 inchs.

Order from stainless steel shim distributors for fast delivery

Find an assortment of shims in packages and kits that include full, starter, service, mini or special order by type.

I recommend: Phone, fill in the form or email for pricing and size of shim stock, arbor, slotted and assortments at Delco Fasteners. Order online pre-cut shims and shim kits at Accushim.

Purchase from stainless steel shim suppliers with good inventory

Take care of all your shim needs by stocking up from these suppliers of stainless steel shims. Order kits or the quantity your business inventories.

I recommend: Fill in the form for stainless steel shim stock in any quantity and thickness at Artus or place your mouse over “Shim Stock” or “Shims and Gaskets” for product description. Go to metalshims.com, a division of American Metals, and buy online size 2 x 2 to 5 x 5 inch slotted precut shims or online kits.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  In some environments, laminated offers several advantages over solid stainless steel shims. You peel away layers for a more precise fit, which in turn makes a quick fix where production needs to continue.