Description
A nickel shim is a thin piece of nickel (often in a circular shape) which has been designed to fit in between components inside a piece of machinery. Over time, components inside machines can get worn away, which can have an impact on the alignment. With loose fitting components, the risk of wear and tear is much higher, and if left for too long, can severely impact the performance and lifespan of the machine.
By fitting in a shim, you can achieve a tighter fitting alignment. Therefore, protecting the components from moving around too much and causing unnecessary damage. What’s more, shims are much cheaper to replace than an actual part inside a machine. So, if the nickel shim does bear some damage after a while, it will still be more cost-effective to replace.
Additionally, nickel shims have fantastic thermal, electrical, magnetic, and mechanical properties. Nickel shims are a fantastic solution as the material has great features, such as:
Being oxidation resistant.
Having high temperature strength.
A remarkable ability to perform well in low vapour pressure.
