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What are Shim Washers used for?

Shim Washers, also known as ‘Shims’ are most commonly used as spacers in between the head of a screw and the surface. They ensure the surface remains level. They are also used to remove excess play within machinery/mechanisms.

Here at Caleb Components, we supply carbon spring steel Shim Washers to DIN 988, which are available to order online.

We will be stocking a wide range of Stainless Steel Shim Washers in the next few months.

Require technical advice? Please don’t hesitate to contact us on 0121 661 6664, and we will be happy to help.

CIRCLIPS – WEST MIDLANDS SUPPLIER

We are one of the West Midlands leading distributors of Circlips.

Our range includes:

External, Internal, Increased Abutment, Balanced (Inverted Lug), Heavy Duty Circlips, Grip Rings and Crescent Rings.

We offer same day collection services directly from our site in Halesowen. Click and Collect service is also available for online orders.

To view our full range online, please use the link below.

Slotted Spring Pins

Spring Pins can also be known as Tension Pins, Roll Pins or Sellock Pins.

Slotted Spring Tension Pins are simply a single coil of steel with an open slot, this will enable the pin to reduce its diameter, so that it can be easily inserted into the appropriate size hole. These pins conform to DIN-1481 and are known as ‘heavy duty’.

From stock, we offer carbon steel and stainless steel Slotted Spring Pins, both of which can be ordered online using the links below. For technical assistance, please call us on 0121 661 6664 or email us: sales@calebcomponents.com

What is an Internal Circlip?

Internal Circlips can also be known as Internal Retaining Rings. They are designed to be fitted into a cylindrical bores with grooves.

These type of Circlips provide a constant radial force by sitting securely in the groove of the component, and acts a form of spring pushing outwards inside the groove.

The easiest way to install and remove an Internal Circlip is with Internal Circlip Pliers.

We offer a wide range of Internal Circlips from stock, available for same day despatch. Use the two links below to view our range.

Internal Circlips

Flat Washers DIN 125A

Order high quality Flat Washers online today.

From stock, we offer DIN 125A (form a) Flat Washers in a bright zinc plated finish.

Need Flat Washers in a hurry? We offer next working day delivery on all stock orders placed before 2.30pm Monday-Friday.

View our full range by clicking the link below.