Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter of Flat Shims

Flat shims are essential components in many industrial and mechanical applications, used primarily for precise alignment, spacing, and leveling of machinery and structural elements. These thin, flat pieces are manufactured from various materials such as stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, brass, and other metal alloys, depending on the specific application and environmental conditions. Flat shims are widely employed in sectors like automotive, aerospace, construction, heavy equipment manufacturing, and energy, where even minor misalignments can lead to significant operational issues or inefficiencies.

Riddhi Siddhi Impex is a reputed name in the Indian manufacturing sector, known for producing high-quality flat shims that meet both domestic and international standards. Based in Mumbai, the company has over two decades of experience in the field and operates manufacturing units in Palghar and Taloja MIDC, Maharashtra, with additional facilities and offices in Vadodara, Gujarat. They offer a diverse range of flat shims in various grades of stainless steel, duplex and super duplex steel, nickel alloys (such as Inconel, Monel, Hastelloy), and even titanium, enabling them to serve critical applications that demand precision and durability.

The company's flat shims are available in customized dimensions and thicknesses, ranging from ultra-thin foil-like profiles to thicker, more robust variants suitable for heavy-duty installations. Riddhi Siddhi Impex uses advanced manufacturing processes including slitting, polishing, cut-to-length, and deburring to ensure the final product is of the highest quality, free of burrs, with tight tolerances and superior surface finish. These shims are delivered to a wide range of industrial customers, including OEMs, maintenance teams, and project contractors across India and abroad.

As a domestic supplier, Riddhi Siddhi Impex maintains a strong presence in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru (Bangalore), Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, and Ahmedabad. Their distribution network ensures reliable and timely deliveries, supported by a team of logistics professionals and strong warehousing capabilities. The company also caters to growing industrial hubs and tier-2 cities like Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, and Varanasi, helping customers maintain continuity in their production and infrastructure projects.

In addition to metro cities, Riddhi Siddhi Impex has extended its reach to several smaller but rapidly industrializing cities like Amritsar, Chandigarh, Mysuru (Mysore), Udaipur, Jodhpur, Visakhapatnam, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, and Mangalore. By working with local distributors and logistic partners, they are able to offer competitive pricing and faster delivery schedules. This makes them one of the most accessible and efficient flat shim suppliers in the Indian domestic market.

Flat Shims - Specifications, Grades, and Dimensions

Specifications

Product	Flat Shim
Grades	SS 304, SS 316, SS 321, SS 201, Duplex 2205, Super Duplex 2507, Inconel 625, Monel 400, Hastelloy C276, Titanium
Thickness Range	0.02 mm to 6.0 mm
Width	Up to 1500 mm
Length	Custom Cut Length or Coil Form
Finish	2B, BA, No.4, Mirror, Matte, Custom

Chemical Composition (Example: SS 304)

Element	Content (%)
Carbon (C)	0.08 max
Chromium (Cr)	18.0 – 20.0
Nickel (Ni)	8.0 – 10.5
Manganese (Mn)	2.0 max
Silicon (Si)	1.0 max
Phosphorus (P)	0.045 max
Sulfur (S)	0.030 max

Mechanical Properties (Example: SS 304)

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	515 MPa min
Yield Strength	205 MPa min
Elongation	40% min
Hardness	≤ 90 HRB

Standard Dimension Chart

Thickness (mm)	Width (mm)	Length (mm)
0.05 – 1.0	Up to 600	Custom
1.1 – 3.0	Up to 1000	Custom
3.1 – 6.0	Up to 1500	Custom

Equivalent Grades

Grade	Equivalent
SS 304	1.4301 / UNS S30400
SS 316	1.4401 / UNS S31600
SS 321	1.4541 / UNS S32100
Duplex 2205	UNS S32205 / 1.4462

Equivalent Standards

Standard	Applicable Grade
ASTM A240	SS 304, SS 316, SS 321
ASME SA240	SS 304, SS 316
EN 10088-2	European SS Grades
JIS G4305	Japanese Stainless Standards

Other Types of Shims

Shim Type	Material	Application
Slotted Shim	SS / Mild Steel	Machine Alignment
Laminated Shim	Peelable SS Layers	Adjustable Thickness
Tapered Shim	Carbon Steel	Precision Leveling
Pre-cut Shim	Aluminum / Brass	Standard Sizes

Furthermore, Riddhi Siddhi Impex actively supplies flat shims to industrial clusters in Maharashtra and Gujarat such as Nashik, Kolhapur, Chandrapur, Akola, Vilayat, Somnath, Dahej, Narmada, Ankleshwar, Navsari, Valsad, and Rajpipla. These regions host a variety of industries including petrochemical plants, manufacturing units, fabrication workshops, and engineering firms that require continuous support for maintenance and alignment solutions—roles that flat shims fulfill effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the common applications of Flat Shims?

A1: It is widely used in heat exchangers, automotive trim, kitchenware, architecture, and chemical equipment.

Q2: Can you provide custom thicknesses and widths?

A2: Yes, we offer custom shims in various thicknesses, widths, and finishes based on your project needs.

Q3: Is SS 201 corrosion-resistant?

A3: Yes, SS 201 offers moderate corrosion resistance and is ideal for environments where high strength is required over high corrosion resistance.

Q4: What finishes are available for SS 201 Shim?

A4: Available finishes include 2B, BA, No.4, Mirror, and customized finishes on request.