Brass Shim Stock
Brass Shim Stock is a conformable, non-magnetic shim material valued for precise bearing fits, spacing and alignment work. Supplied in 6" x 50" and 6" x 100" rolls from 0.025mm (0.001") to 3.00mm (0.118") thick, its soft temper lets the shim bed neatly against mating surfaces, while its non-magnetic property makes it a preferred choice in electrical, instrumentation and magnetic-sensitive applications across Dubai workshops and maintenance operations.
Brass Shim Stock Specifications
| Brass Shim Stock | ||
|---|---|---|
| Parameter | Details | Typical Use |
| Material | Brass | Bearing fits and precision spacing |
| Form | Rolls or sheets | Cut-to-size shims and alignment pads |
| Available lengths | 6" x 50" and 6" x 100" | Roll supply for cut-to-size shims |
| Thickness range | 0.025mm (0.001") to 3.00mm (0.118") | Micro to larger clearance adjustment |
| Magnetic properties | Non-magnetic | Electrical, instrumentation and magnetic-sensitive equipment |
| Supply note | Available by roll, sheet or cut length as per stock | Project and workshop procurement |
Buying Brass Shim Stock for Conformable, Non-Magnetic Spacing
Brass Shim Stock is a long-standing workshop favorite because it combines conformability with non-magnetic behavior. When a shim must sit cleanly against a shaft, bearing housing or machined face without scratching or springing back, soft brass beds in reliably and holds its position during assembly and running.
Its non-magnetic nature makes brass particularly valuable for electrical enclosures, instrumentation mounts, and equipment where magnetic interference must be avoided. Supplied in 6" x 50" and 6" x 100" rolls from 0.025mm (0.001") to 3.00mm (0.118") thick, brass shim stock gives technicians precise control over final clearances for bearings, pumps, gearboxes and general machine alignment.
Brass Shim Stock Properties and Performance
Brass is a copper-zinc alloy valued for its ductility, formability and corrosion resistance in water, fuel and mildly acidic environments. It is non-magnetic, easy to cut, punch or laser-process, and offers moderate electrical conductivity, which makes it useful for electrical terminals, low-voltage contact surfaces and EMI shielding. In mechanical assemblies, soft-temper brass creates low-friction surfaces, bearing spacers and vibration-dampening shims that bed cleanly against mating faces.
Brass shim stock is supplied in the same precise thicknesses as our stainless range, rolled to tight tolerances so the shim you select matches the clearance you measured. Its conformable temper lets a single brass shim seat neatly against slightly uneven surfaces, a practical advantage in bearing fits and alignment work.
Where Brass Shim Stock Is Used
Workshops and maintenance teams across the UAE reach for brass shims in electrical enclosures, instrumentation mounts, and equipment where magnetic interference must be avoided. It is also a long-standing choice for bearing spacers, low-friction inserts and vibration damping in pumps, gearboxes and general machine alignment, where precise yet soft-fitting shims are preferred.
Choosing the Right Brass Shim Thickness
Because brass beds in conformably, it is especially suited to fine adjustment and bearing fits where a soft, non-magnetic shim is preferred. Use thin gauges from 0.025mm to 0.10mm for calibration and precision spacing, 0.10mm to 0.50mm for general alignment and fit correction, and thicker stock from 0.50mm up to 3.00mm for structural packing. Measure the clearance with feeler gauges or a micrometer before cutting, and use the smallest number of layers that achieves the target clearance.
Cutting and Fitting Brass Shim Stock
Measure the clearance first with feeler gauges or a micrometer, then shear simple shapes with tin snips or punch them with hand tools. Because brass is easy to machine, more complex profiles can be laser-cut or CNC-profiled quickly. Fit each shim without binding or warping and avoid stacking more than about four layers — a single shim at the exact thickness holds its position more reliably.
If your application needs corrosion resistance in aggressive environments, compare brass with our SS304 Shim Stock and SS316 Shim Stock, or review Copper Shim Stock and Pre Cut Shim Sets. Buyers can also start from the Shim Stock pillar page.
The most important checks before ordering are the required thickness and width, the conformability your fit demands, and whether non-magnetic behavior is essential for your application. Confirming these points early ensures you choose the right brass shim stock for a precise, long-lasting result.
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