All About Coupling And Alignment Shims
Shims are thin, tapered or wedged pieces of material that are used to fill small gaps or crevices between objects. Shims are commonly used to support, modify for a better fit, or give a level surface. Shims can also be used as spacers to fill gaps between worn-out parts.
They can provide support, alter fit, or level up uneven surfaces, among other things. Many industry specialists make shims out of whatever materials are available at the time. Higher-quality shim stock, on the other hand, is commercially available in a range of materials, including wood shim stock, plastic shim stock, and metal shim stock.
Shims are an essential component for a wide range of DIY repairs and fits. There are various types of shims, such as arbor shims, variable shims, slotted shims, shim rings, and shim stock. While they are all used to compensate for excess tolerances, they individually add value to certain applications. Among them, there are coupling shims and alignment shims.
Engineers have used flexible coupling shims for decades in applications that require maximum dependability and uptime while minimising wear on neighbouring equipment and eliminating the need for lubrication or maintenance of the coupling itself.
Prior to the advent of the coupling shims, flexible couplings almost always had either gear teeth that needed periodic lubrication or rubber and plastic materials that degraded over time and needed to be replaced.
Furthermore, as industrial processes became more sophisticated in the latter half of the twentieth century, the need to improve coupling balance became critical as a means of reducing shaft vibration to protect the connected equipment's bearings and seals – something the flexible coupling shims greatly aided in.
What exactly is a coupling?
A coupling is a mechanical component part that links two shafts to correctly transmit power from the drive side to the driven side while absorbing installation error (misalignment), etc.
Coupling shims have been used in a wide range of applications over the years, with many machine designs taking advantage of their unique properties. These shims contribute to their performance and lifespan, which many engineers respect.
Coupling shims have been used to prevent leakage between two couplings.
Coupling shims have been utilised in industries such as sugar mills, steel mill journal boxes, chemical plants, paper mills, refineries, power plants, and HVAC facilities.
Here, In Sachin Shim, we use the die punch technology to manufacture couplings based on the client's specifications and drawings.
The supplied Coupling Shims are made with the market's dynamic and ever-changing requirements in mind.
Thickness range: 0.02, 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, & 6.00 MM
Available in six conventional sizes, as well as a customizable shim.
Made up of materials such as stainless steel, brass, copper, m.s., alumina, pvc
Made of high-quality stainless steel (Grade 304/316/321), using a die-punch process and laser cutting.
Perfectly flat and completely burr-free.
Each Shim is permanently marked with its thickness for easy identification.
For precise vertical machine alignment
SE single slot pre-cut shims are available in five different diameters and ten different thicknesses in 10-piece packs.
Accurate machine adjustment is a critical component of any alignment procedure.
