Metal Parts Direct
UK specialists in the manufacture and sale of metal packers, metal shims, spacers, washers and plate washers.
We laser cut and despatch metal parts of various sizes and thicknesses of Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Pre-Galvanised Steel and Aluminium.
Shims & Packers
We manufacture and distribute laser cut metal shims and packers at great prices. Order online today.
Washers
We manufacture and distribute laser cut metal washers at great prices. Order online today.
Custom Products
Sometimes off-the-shelf just isn’t quite right, so we also offer custom sized shims and packers through our simple, online ordering form.
Metal Parts Direct laser cuts and supplies a wide range of metal shims, packers and washers, order online today.
Types of Shim
Our metal shims are available as square shims, horseshoe shims and rectangular shims.
Our shims are laser cut and are available in various grades of metal from as thin as 0.9mm to as thick as 20mm.
Please note: All parts are manufactured to order, our average lead time is 3-4 working days but this does change due to demand and lead times vary on different materials. You will be advised of current lead times when you contact us or place your order.
Square shims
Square shims can be used for levelling and aligning heavy items, examples include; squaring up cabinets, adjusting floorboards, levelling workbenches on uneven floors or packing heavy items for transit.
Horseshoe shims
Horseshoe shims are typically used around bolts and fastenings. They are suitable for spacing, aligning and leveling windows, doors, cabinets, joints and floor joists, as well as wall and insulation board shimming.