At Caleb Components, we try to offer the full range of Shim Washers to DIN 988 and Flat Washers to DIN 125 A. The latter part being Bright Zinc Plated as standard.

Both parts have their advantages over the other.

Shim Washers are a precision made washer from high grade carbon steel and have specific tolerances on inside and outside diameters as well as thickness. Their main purpose is to make up gap space when and where required, hence we offer thicknesses ranging from just 0.1mm upwards. Using a variety of thicknesses, the gap can then be made up in an accurate way.

Flat Washers to DIN 125 on the other hand, are more of a basic or even crude form of washer. The purpose of these is generally to place them between a bolt head or under a nut to protect the surface that is being tightened against.

If you require any further information on these items, or many of the other products that we stock, then please don’t hesitate to contact us.