Packing shims for levelling steel columns, machine bases, skids and structural joints: steel, galvanised and stainless packing plates, slotted or holed, from 2 to 6 mm, in sizes from 75 to 200 mm.
A steel column or machine base is set on its foundation, levelled on packing shims under the base plate, then grouted or bolted down. Slotted shims slide around an anchor bolt; plates with a hole drop over it. In many designs the shims stay under the plate after the grout hardens and carry load while it cures, so they must be flat, clean and the right material. Your structural engineer sets the shim thickness, the number of shims and the material.
Mild-steel shims are supplied plain and lightly oiled, with primer on request. Zinc plating adds 5 to 25 micrometres on each face, so measure after plating when the gauge matters. Stainless steel is the choice for corrosive or wet sites.
Racks, cases, brackets and structures from the same plant.
The base plate for a post or pole foundation: 6 mm shown (plates of 10-16 mm are plasma-cut outside). The anchor-bolt cage is welded to a template ring so the bolt pattern stays within ±1 mm when concreted.
Made to order in SS304 tube + flat, or HDG MS, 450 × 4,000 mm. Size, finish and fittings to your drawing.
Ø114 × 1,000, HDG Pipe with Base Plate and Reflective Band (No Crash Rating)
2.0 × 1.5 × 2.0 m, Mesh Panels, Lockable Gate (Transformer and Panel Fence)
Made to order in MS/HDG or SS304, chequered plate 4-5 mm, 2,000 × 1,000 × 2,300 mm. Size, finish and fittings to your drawing.
A vertical fixed ladder for tanks and clarifiers: 33.7 × 3.2 mm pipe rungs every 300 mm between RHS rails 450 mm apart, on stand-off brackets 200 mm from the wall, with an optional safety cage.
A station bench for three passengers: 50 × 50 × 2 mm SS304 legs, RHS seat rails carrying two perforated seat panels, and a backrest. Perforation drains water and resists graffiti.
In many structural designs they can, and they carry load while the grout cures. Follow your engineer's specification for the number, thickness and material of the shims.
A slotted (horseshoe) shim slides in around an anchor bolt without removing the nut. A shim with a hole drops over the bolt. Both keep the stack in place.
Choose a size at least as large as the bearing area it supports. Our standard packing shim is 100 × 100 mm with a 26 mm slot; other sizes and slots are made to order.
Shims can be supplied zinc plated or in galvanised sheet. Tell us the coating and thickness; allow for the coating in the gauge.
Tell us the type, material, gauge, size or outline, and quantity. We reply with a clear quotation.
