With world-leading skills in gap management – Ford Aerospace are Precision Shim specialists.

We also have our own trademarked range charted fit, adjustable and peelable laminate shim stock products. Our Precision Laminated Products are specified to AMS-DTL-22499, AMS 4013, CMS-MT-301 and LN29557 standards. Offering a range of advantages including dimensional accuracy, reduced waste, and inventory optimisation.

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Fully customisable

Fully customisable in both thickness and number of laminations – including hybrid options with solid sheets – our Laminated Materials (Shims) are engineered to meet exact requirements. Example configurations include fully laminated, half solid and half laminated, a blend of laminations, or other bespoke combinations. Whatever the specification, our focus remains on delivering the highest quality Precision Materials (Shims).

Supplied on time and manufactured to exacting standards, with customer satisfaction our primary driving force.

Metallic Materials	Specification	Proprietary Standards	Foil Thickness (mm)
Aluminium	BS EN 546 1050A / 1200 H18 / H19	Easipeel AM2 / AM3 / AM4	0.05 / 0.075 / 0.10
	AMS-QQ-A-250/8 5052 H19	AMS-DTL-22499 Composition 1 / AMS4013 / CMS-MT-301 A	0.05 / 0.075
	ASTM B209 1100 H19	AMS-DTL-22499 Composition 1 / AMS4013 / CMS-MT-301 A	0.05 / 0.075
Brass	BS EN 1652 CuZn37	Easipeel AM2 / AM3 / AM4	0.05 / 0.075 / 0.10
Bronze	BS EN 1652 CuSn6	Easipeel PB2	0.05
Steel	BS EN 10139 DC01	Easipeel ST2 / ST3 / ST4	0.05 / 0.075 / 0.10
Steel	QQ-S-698	AMS-DTL-22499 Composition 4	0.05
Stainless Steel	EN 1.4301 (AISI 304)	Easipeel SS2 / SS3	0.05
	EN 1.4307 (AISI 304L)	Easipeel SS4	0.10
	AMS 5513 (AISI 304)	AMS-DTL-22499 Composition 3	0.05 / 0.075
	AMS 5516 (AISI 302)	AMS-DTL-22499 Composition 3	0.05 / 0.075

Non-Metallic Materials
Polyester	Mylar	Easipeel MY
Polyamide	Kapton	Easipeel KA
Polyether ether ketone	Peek	Easipeel PE

What are the advantages of Precision Shims from Ford Aerospace:

Quick production line adjustment and field repairs
Reduction in assembly time due to the elimination of grinding
No production line stoppages
Dimensional accuracy
Reduced stock and inventory of solid shims and packers

Quality Approved

Ford Aerospace benefits from significant OEM approvals. We are experienced in multiple quality AS9145 processes such as APQP and PPAP, as well as the manufacture of numerous Vital Class 1 parts with fixed layouts.

Suitable for the most demanding industries and used in a wide variety of applications to meet exacting commercial, military and aerospace standards. Our portfolio includes Speciality, Laminated and Edge Bonded Shims.

FAQs

Shims play a crucial role in a number of industries. They are used to fill gaps, align parts and maintain strict tolerances.

Laminated shims are made up of multiple layers that can be peeled to achieve an exact thickness. Ideal for industries where tolerance adjustments are required to achieve a precise fit.

Laminated shims are ideal for aerospace and automotive applications such as rotors and hydraulic controls, as they offer several benefits including reduced assembly time, lower costs and increased precision and dimensional accuracy.

A hybrid shim combined the benefits of both solid and peelable shims. It includes a solid section, which is typically equal to minimum clearance, this is bonded to a peelable shim which provides the adjustment. Find out more about our expertise in this area and Easipeel range.

An edge bonded shim is an assembly of individual uniform or multiple thickness shims. They are bonded at specific points on the periphery with resin or soldier bonded. Providing rigidity, several layers may be removed at once, which can provide economies of scale on higher volume applications.

All our Laminate Material is manufactured in house. It can be supplied in sheet form or to bespoke customer drawings.