Differences Between Custom Shims and Shims Washers

1. Differences Between Custom  Shims and Washers  Shims are one of the most potent components in the system that significantly impact the function, execution, and durability of a piece of equipment. ​Shims Washers come with the potential to lessen costs considerably. Many companies like The Shim Shack manufacture them with too tight thickness tolerances so that consumers can use them to make up an exact dimension. These are specifically designed to protect the outer race of a bearing or for a special dimensioned flat washer. The Manufacturing Process Custom Shims-  While manufacturing custom Shims, we can choose a wide range of materials, including metals and plastics, for the final output as per requirement. These shims are embedded as elements between two coverings to enhance the two surfaces' fit or alignment. Shims are most productive when fused into the design of equipment. Composing shims into product specifications reduces the time and cost of putting accuracy tolerances on interacting components. The Benefits of Custom Shims -  Reduction in Tolerance Requirements Companies plan well while designing tolerance around components and extensively use Shims as they are useful in diminishing tolerance requirements. During the designing and manufacturing stage, these specific properties can be very costly. However, failing to do so can leave you unprepared when equipment breakdowns, and administering these situations can significantly add to business costs. ●

2. Also, Shims reduces machining expenses once inserted between two machined parts. By filling the gap, these machined components' tolerance requirements can be decreased, thus benefiting process efficiencies and additional cost savings. Economical While Production Custom Shims are built with any material like plastics, metals allowing inexpensive production benefits. Wire EDM cutting, stamping, waterjet, laser, and waterjet can produce shims and washers in different shapes and thicknesses. Shims are versatile, making them beneficial for different specifications in many plans and designs across industries. Also, their usefulness significantly exceeds their price. ● More Lifetime of Equipment Equipment wears out over time in life, and in fact, all-metal parts undergo wear and tear. It actually degrades and wears throughout its lifetime. By degrading, we mean all equipment parts must be continuously replaced or repaired as per the standard processes. Say, in automotive production, filler necks, brakes deteriorate due to several reasons, and as a result, it can cause severe risks if not checked. ●

3. The shim washers can help extend the durability of the equipment. There are several situations such as collision, vibration where experts insert shims as a propitiatory component. They can take the brunt of the impact and any potential disaster, saving precious equipment from wear and tear. Experts replace shims during scheduled maintenance, and in the process, increase the life of equipment and machines. Our Take: Many times, we use both Shims and washers for the same purposes and, at times, can also be interchangeable. Companies use shims mostly as a spacer & washers for diffusing load for any threaded fastener. Contact Details: The Shim Shack (Headquarters) Stock Mfg. & Design Co., Inc. d.b.a. The Shim Shack 10040 Cilley Road Cleves, OH 45002 Phone: 1 (877) 830-9876 Fax: 1 (513) 353-4881 Email: ​sales@theshimshack.com https://www.theshimshack.com/ https://www.facebook.com/theshimshack https://www.instagram.com/theshimshack/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/theshimshack