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.

Sheets

We manufacture and distribute laser cut sheets at great prices. Order online today.

Plates

We manufacture and distribute laser cut plates at great prices. Order online today.

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.

Steel Square Shim Cutout

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.
Steel Horseshoe Shim

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.