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.