Shims

are thin, precision-engineered metal plates used to adjust clearances, align equipment, and compensate for installation tolerances in industrial machinery. They are typically manufactured from stainless steel, carbon steel, or brass to provide the required accuracy, strength, and stability for aligning rotating equipment such as pumps, electric motors, compressors, and gearboxes. Due to their precise thickness control, shim plates play a critical role in vibration prevention and in reducing equipment wear

Shim packs are used as sacrificial components within mechanical systems. Positioned along the load or stress path, they are designed to undergo controlled failure under overload or misalignment conditions before damage occurs to primary components. The use of shim packs enhances system safety, prevents costly failures, and simplifies the installation and alignment of industrial equipment

Shim plates are available in a wide range of thicknesses and dimensions, enabling fine, millimeter-level adjustments. This allows maintenance and reliability engineers to achieve highly accurate alignment on sensitive industrial machinery. Suitable thermal resistance, high mechanical stability, and long-term dimensional integrity have made shim plates an essential component in heavy industrial units, process lines, and pumping systems. They are supplied in U-shaped, flat, and roll shim formats, depending on the application