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302/304 Full Hard Stainless Steel Shim Flat Sheets

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302/304 Full Hard Stainless Steel is an 18% chromium and 8% nickel austenitic alloy. The most familiar and used alloy in the stainless steel family. This represents an excellent combination of corrosion resistance and ease of fabrication because of some of the important properties, i.e. high strength with low weight, resistance to oxidation, ease of cleaning, the beauty of appearance, prevention of product contamination, good strength and toughness at cryogenic temperatures. Can't find your material dimensions below? Click "Create Custom Cut” here or in the tab below. For “Fabrication Services” click here or above in the menu.

Key Properties

Grade 302/304 stainless steel is a popular choice for shim stock for a number of reasons. In addition to its ease of fabrication, this alloy also offers strong corrosion resistance, aesthetic finishes, and good strength at cryogenic temperatures. The full-hard temper means shims cut from this metal provide less spring-back and higher stability, which means better performance.

Typical Applications

Shims made from this type of stainless steel sheet are used frequently in aerospace, medical device, food and beverage, and pressure vessel applications. For example, these shims are used often for finishing gaps in surgical equipment.

Selection and Available Gauges

We provide a wide range of thicknesses to support numerous clearance needs. Our inventory contains shim stock in gauges as thin as 0.001” as well as various widths and lengths. Contact a member of our team to discuss your needs and how we can help you meet them.

Fabrication and Customization Options

Our fabrication and customization capabilities give us the ability to support shims in virtually any length and/or width. We offer laser and waterjet cutting as well as the ability for you to choose a custom cut to meet your specific requirements. Customers choose Trinity because our precision and flexibility ensure we can support your application.

Benefits of Choosing Trinity

With our U.S.-based manufacturing facilities, we can ensure the quality needed for industrial shims that deliver the right level of durability and performance. We have a large inventory of materials and stock featuring full traceability as well as robust customer service.

To learn more, get in touch with us to request information or get a quote for your project.

301 Full Hard Fatigue Resistant Stainless Steel Shim Flat Sheets

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301 Full Hard Stainless Steel Shim Stock

301 Full Hard Shim Stock is an austenitic stainless steel with a composition of 17% chromium and 7% nickel. Its combination of hardness and toughness, resistance to atmosphere corrosion and its bright surface finish make it an excellent choice for anything from aerospace applications to decorative structural components. 301 Full Hard Stainless Steel is resistant to fatigue and a variety of corrosive media. However, the corrosion properties are not as good as 302/304 (18-8 chromium-nickel) stainless steel. Its susceptibility to carbide precipitation during welding restricts its use in some applications.

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Introduction to 301 Full Hard Stainless Shims

301 full hard sheet is an austenitic stainless steel alloy produced in a full-hard temper, delivering elevated strength and fatigue resistance in thin material sections. With a composition of approximately 17% chromium and 7% nickel, this grade strikes a balance of hardness and toughness that makes it especially effective for precision shimming and high-stress applications. Compared to annealed stainless grades, 301 sheet material achieves its performance through cold working rather than chemical modification, allowing designers and fabricators to maximize strength without increasing thickness.

Key Properties & Why They Matter

The defining advantage of 301 stainless steel sheet lies in its mechanical performance. High tensile strength and yield strength enable the material to withstand repeated loading cycles without permanent deformation, which is ideal for fatigue-sensitive environments. Its toughness supports reliable performance in demanding industrial conditions, and its naturally bright surface finish makes it suitable for both functional and aesthetic applications.

While 301 stainless steel offers solid corrosion resistance in many environments, it’s slightly less resistant than 302 or 304 stainless steels. With this in mind, your material selection should always account for exposure conditions, especially in highly corrosive or chemically aggressive settings.

Where & How It’s Used

Thanks to its high fatigue life and dimensional stability, 301 full hard stainless shims are frequently used in aerospace instrumentation, machine frame assemblies, and other precision equipment where consistent spacing is crucial. The material also appears across decorative structural components and architectural metal accents, where its strength and finish support both performance and aesthetics.

In applications involving vibration, thermal cycling, or repeated motion, the fatigue resistance of 301 full hard sheet maintains long-term alignment and load distribution.

Selection & Available Sizes

Trinity Brand Industries supplies 301 full hard sheet in a range of thicknesses and sheet sizes to support diverse design requirements. For exact tolerances or nonstandard dimensions, we provide custom sizing options to help you achieve proper fit and performance without additional downstream processing.

Fabrication & Customization

Although full-hard material is inherently stronger, 301 stainless steel sheet remains well suited for precision fabrication when handled correctly. It performs solidly in shim applications, maintains a clean edge when laser or waterjet cut, and retains its bright finish for visible components. Trinity Brand Industries carefully handles custom fabrication requests for accurate results and minimized lead time.

Why Customers Choose TBI’s 301 Sheets

Customers count on TBI for consistent access to high-quality 301 stainless steel sheet backed by U.S. manufacturing standards and material traceability. Broad gauge range, strong fatigue performance, and custom support make us a go-to source for heavy-duty metalworking applications.

Whether you need standard sizes or custom-cut material, Trinity Brand Industries provides dependable solutions for 301 full hard sheet applications. View available products, request material certifications, or contact us to discuss custom sizing and fabrication support.

316/316L Annealed Stainless Steel Shim Flat Sheets

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316 Full Hard Stainless Steel Shim Flat Sheets

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302/304 Full Hard Stainless Steel Adhesive Backed Shim Stock Flat Sheets

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Why Choose 316 Full Hard Shim Stock

316 annealed stainless steel starts with an austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum alloy, then gains added strength and spring when cold worked into full hard temper. In the 316 stainless steel family, molybdenum is the key upgrade. It helps the alloy resist pitting and crevice attack better than 304 in chloride-rich service, which is why 316 is often seen as marine grade stainless steel for equipment used around salt spray, washdowns, and chemical exposure. That matters for shim stock used in offshore assemblies, pump housings, marine hardware, and industrial stainless steel equipment where a small part still has to hold up over time.

316 stainless steel is valued for its balance of corrosion resistance, toughness, and fabrication range. For engineers comparing stainless steel grades, 316 is usually chosen when the job calls for more chloride resistance than 302 or 304 can offer. Its chemical composition includes chromium, nickel, and molybdenum, which drives better performance in many wet, acidic, or coastal settings. It also brings properties such as dependable toughness, tensile strength, and useful thermal conductivity for fabricated parts.

Full Hard Temper Benefits in Shim Applications

The annealing process softens stainless steel after rolling or forming, improving formability and weldability. After that, cold reduction can produce full hard temper for shim applications that need higher stiffness and less movement under load.

Full hard shim stock gives tighter gap control, better stability in bolted joints, and less risk of deformation in assemblies exposed to vibration, clamp load, or repeated stress. This is crucial for stainless steel fabrication and construction work where shims must stay dimensionally consistent.

Fabricators, welders, and maintenance teams often wonder how heat treatment affects welding stainless steel; for 316, the annealed condition is generally the better starting point for heavy forming and more complex welds, while full hard stock is chosen when precision spacing and higher springback resistance are top priorities.

When welding nearby components, standard stainless steel welding tips still apply: control heat input, use clean tooling, remove heat tint, and protect the surface finish so corrosion performance is not reduced. Low-carbon type 316L or grade 316L is often preferred for heavier welded sections because it offers better resistance to intergranular corrosion after welding.

Selecting the Right Thickness & Alloy

Thickness selection should account for tolerance, load, and gap-control needs. Thin gauges help with fine adjustment, while thicker stock supports heavier loads and broader contact areas. Buyers also need to think about finishing and downstream work; stainless steel surface finishing, cutting techniques, and forming methods can all affect fit, burr control, and installation speed.

Against 302 or 304 stainless steel shim stock, 316 usually costs more, but it can reduce replacement frequency in wet, chemical, or outdoor service. That long-term value is one reason why 316 remains common across marine, plant, and architectural applications.

If your application needs a combination of precise thickness, longer service life, and strong corrosion resistance, Trinity’s stainless steel shim stock line gives buyers a practical starting point. For test reports or help matching the right thickness to your assembly, contact us for material details and certification data.