Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter of High Carbon Steel Shim

High Carbon Steel Shim is a shim made from steel that has a relatively high carbon content (usually in the range of ~0.6% to ~1.2%, depending on standard). The increased carbon increases hardness, wear resistance, and strength, making High Carbon Steel Shims suitable for applications where load bearing, high stresses, or abrasive conditions are involved. Because high carbon steels are less ductile than low carbon steels, they are more brittle; thus design, thickness, and handling become more critical in applications.

igh Carbon Steel Shim is a precision component made from high carbon steel, known for its superior hardness, strength, and wear resistance. These shims are widely used in applications requiring tight tolerances, high load-bearing capacity, and resistance to deformation under stress. Typical industries that utilize high carbon steel shims include automotive, aerospace, tooling, heavy machinery, die and mold manufacturing, and other precision engineering sectors. Due to its high carbon content, usually between 0.6% and 1.2%, the material is less ductile than low carbon steel, making it more suitable for static applications where rigidity and durability are crucial.

Riddhi Siddhi Impex, based in Mumbai, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of High Carbon Steel Shims in India. With a strong focus on quality and custom fabrication, the company delivers shims in various thicknesses, widths, and tolerances to suit the needs of engineering, fabrication, and industrial sectors. Their production capability allows them to serve both bulk and specialized orders with options for annealed, hardened, or tempered finishes. While Riddhi Siddhi Impex is widely recognized for stainless steel and alloy products, their range of carbon steel offerings—including high carbon steel shims—continues to meet diverse industry demands.

As a domestic supplier, Riddhi Siddhi Impex serves a vast number of Indian cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot. Their centralized manufacturing and stocking facilities in Maharashtra and Gujarat help ensure quick and efficient delivery. Customers in these cities benefit from reduced lead times and the availability of high-precision products that meet both national and international quality standards.

The demand for high carbon steel shims is also growing in secondary industrial hubs like Nagpur, Indore, Bhopal, Jaipur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, and Varanasi. These cities house expanding manufacturing bases where shims are essential for alignment, tool calibration, die spacing, and other maintenance and production activities. Riddhi Siddhi Impex, with its expansive distribution network, effectively caters to these regions, ensuring the timely supply of high-performance materials.

High Carbon Steel Shim – Technical Specifications & Supplier Info

Specification

Property	Details
Material	High Carbon Steel
Carbon Content	0.60% – 1.2%
Thickness Range	0.02 mm – 3.00 mm
Finish	Cold Rolled / Annealed / Hardened & Tempered
Form	Strips, Sheets, Rolls, Precut Shim Pieces

Chemical Composition

Element	Content (%)
Carbon (C)	0.60 – 1.20
Manganese (Mn)	0.30 – 0.90
Phosphorus (P)	≤ 0.04
Sulfur (S)	≤ 0.05
Iron (Fe)	Balance

Mechanical Properties

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	700 – 1000 MPa
Yield Strength	350 – 700 MPa
Elongation	10 – 15%
Hardness (Rockwell C)	45 – 62 HRC (in hardened condition)

Dimension Chart

Thickness (mm)	Width (mm)	Length (mm)
0.02 – 3.00	10 – 600	100 – 3000

Equivalent Grades

Standard	Grade
ASTM	ASTM A684 (High Carbon Steel Strip)
IS	IS 1570 (C60, C80, C98)
EN	EN 10132-4 (C75S, C100S)
JIS	SK85, SK95

Other Types of Shims Available

Material	Key Use Cases
Low Carbon Steel Shim	General purpose, easy fabrication
Stainless Steel Shim	Corrosion resistance, clean environments
Brass Shim	Electrical and decorative applications
Copper Shim	High conductivity, thermal and electrical
Aluminium Shim	Lightweight and corrosion-resistant

In South India, cities like Coimbatore, Mysuru (Mysore), Madurai, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Mangalore, and Visakhapatnam also receive steady supply from Riddhi Siddhi Impex. The company’s focus on customer-specific solutions and competitive pricing makes it a trusted name among OEMs, contractors, and maintenance engineers in these regions. The demand here often includes thinner shims for motor and pump alignment or thicker sections for mold and press tooling

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What are the benefits of High Carbon Steel Shim?

A1: High Carbon Steel Shims offer excellent wear resistance, strength, and hardness, making them ideal for demanding mechanical and tooling applications.

Q2: Are custom sizes and heat treatments available?

A2: Yes, Riddhi Siddhi Impex offers customized thicknesses, lengths, and heat-treated (annealed, hardened, tempered) shims on request.

Q3: Where do you supply High Carbon Steel Shims in India?

A3: We supply to all major cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, Indore, Jaipur, and more.

Q4: Are these shims suitable for high-temperature or stress environments?

A4: Yes, when properly hardened and tempered, high carbon steel shims perform well in high-load, high-temperature, and high-friction applications.