Precision Brand 22LX8 | 0.008" Thickness x 6" Width x 60" Length Stainless Steel Shim Stock

316 Stainless Steel Shim - 6" x 60" Roll

Precision Brand 316 Stainless Steel Shim is made from a soft (annealed) temper material, ensuring excellent formability and superior corrosion resistance. The addition of 2.0 to 3.0% molybdenum in Type 316 stainless steel makes it highly resistant to chemicals, salts, acids, and marine environments, ensuring it performs well even in the harshest conditions.

Key Features:

• Superior Corrosion Resistance – With its molybdenum content, Type 316 stainless steel is ideal for corrosive environments such as acidic, saltwater, and chloride-rich settings
• Enhanced Durability – Offers outstanding protection for industries requiring long-term performance in harsh conditions, such as chemical, pharmaceutical, and marine environments.
• Traceable Shim – As a Branded Shim, each piece is clearly marked with its material type, thickness, and lot number for full traceability and easy identification.
• Dimensions – 6" wide by 60" long, available in to suit a wide range of applications.

Common Applications:

• Chemical Processing Equipment – Ideal for environments with harsh chemicals and corrosive substances due to its superior chemical resistance.
• Food and Beverage Processing – Perfect for hygienic environments in the food and pharmaceutical industries, where resistance to contaminants and easy cleaning are essential.
• Marine and Offshore Equipment – Excellent in saltwater and marine atmospheres, providing corrosion protection for offshore and coastal applications.
• Textile and Photographic Equipment – Widely used in textile finishing and photographic processing equipment due to its resistance to chemicals and high durability.

Fabrication and Handling:

• Type 316 Stainless Steel has similar fabrication characteristics to Type 302 and Type 304, meaning it can be easily punched, sheared, or stamped with standard tools.
• The soft (annealed) temper allows for easy bending, forming, and shaping, making it suitable for use in gaskets and sealing applications.

All Precision Brand Shim Stock products are manufactured under rigor quality control standards, ensuring high accuracy and reliability for demanding industrial applications.

 
Product Specifications

Manufacturer Part Number	22LX8
Material	Stainless Steel
Thickness (Decimal Inch)	0.008"
Width (Inch)	6"
Length (Inch)	60"
Product Type	Shim Stock