Shim Steel, Rail Steel, Liner Steel, Washer – Properties and Applications
Shim steel consists of special steel strips used in machinery and mold components requiring high precision, in order to balance gap tolerances and ensure proper alignment. It is also known as raw material for rail steel, liner steel, and washers.
Product Description:
Shim steel generally consists of cold-rolled, spring-tempered steel strips with smooth surfaces, precise cutting, and high strength. These strips are used during the assembly of machine components to make precise dimensional adjustments, eliminate gaps, reduce vibration, and ensure balance between parts.
Thanks to their surface flatness and elasticity, they play a critical role in tooling, machining, pressing, and automation systems. Also referred to as gauge steel, this product does not function as a sealing element but contributes to the optimal performance of the system.
These corrosion-resistant steel strips provide long-lasting solutions in acid-resistant tooling components, machine setups, and precision assemblies.
Technical Specifications:
- Material: Cold-rolled, spring carbon steel
- Surface: Smooth, precision ground or polished
- Hardness: Spring temper (may exceed 50 HRC)
- Thickness Range: 0.02 mm – 2.00 mm
- Width: Customizable according to requirements
Applications:
- Mold and fixture adjustments
- Precision gap adjustment in machine assemblies
- Rail and liner steel applications
- Washer, shim, and gauge production
- Balancing of cutting blades
- All industrial applications requiring precise adjustment
Advantages:
- High flatness and dimensional accuracy
- Resistant to wear and deformation
- Corrosion and chemical resistance (optional coating available)
- Compatible with manual and automated systems
- Easy storage and cutting processing