Steelshim and Spherical Shim

Steelshim and Spherical Shim

Steelshim and Spherical Shim

Product catalog summary
Introduction to Soft Foot:
Soft foot is a common issue in rotating equipment where the mounting feet of a machine are not in the same plane, leading to improper contact with the baseplate. This condition can be angular, parallel, or a combination of both, making alignment tasks more time-consuming.
SKF Spherical Shim:
The SKF Spherical Shim is designed to eliminate angular soft foot, providing optimal chocking and angle compensation up to 2 degrees. It can be used alongside traditional shims without requiring specific installation skills. The product is made from stainless steel AISI 304 and is suitable for bolt sizes M10-M42, with other sizes available upon request.
Features and Benefits:
  • Eliminates angular soft foot.
  • Safe and easy to install without cutting shims.
  • Compatible with traditional shims.
  • Made from durable stainless steel.
Steelshim Specifications:
Steelshims are available in various thicknesses (0.05 to 2.0 mm) and are also made from stainless steel AISI 304/301. They are suitable for bolt sizes M10-M42 and do not require installation skills.
Product Dimensions:
Both Spherical Shims and Steelshims come in different sizes, with dimensions provided in millimeters for types A, B, C, and D.
Related Products:
SKF offers related products such as spherical washers, shaft alignment tools, and Vibracon chocks.
Contact Information:
For more details, visit the SKF website or contact them via the provided email.
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Catalog excerpts

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Soft Foot What is “Soft Foot”? Soft Foot is a condition whereby the mounting feet of a machine - a motor, pump, compressor, turbine or similar equipment - are not in the same plane and are not in proper contact with their mounting positions on the baseplate. It may be either an angular or parallel soft foot, but often it is a combination of the two. SKF Spherical Shim The angular soft foot eliminator Features & benefits: • Optimal chocking • Eliminates angular soft foot • Angle compensation up to  degrees • Can be used in combination with traditional shims Different causes of “Soft Foot”: • Safe solution • No shim cutting required anymore • Suitable for bolt size M-M Bent foot • Other sizes on request • No installation skills required • Stainless steel solution Angled base • Soft foot is one of the most prevalent conditions found in rotating equipment. • Soft foot makes an alignment job time consuming. • The SKF Spherical Shim eliminates soft foot and can be used in combination with traditional shims without a need for specific installation skills. Material: Stainless Steel AISI  Spherical Shim type SM SPS-A SM SPS-B SM SPS-C SM SPS-D

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Related products Features & benefits: • Optimal chocking for parallel gaps • Can be used in combination with Spherical Shim • Safe solution SKF Shaft Alignment Tools • Suitable for bolt size M-M • No installation skills required • Stainless steel solution C SKF Vibracon low profile chock and spherical washer Downloads/Contact details: Material: Stainless Steel AISI  / AISI  Thicknesses: . / . / . / . / . / . / . / . Steelshim type ® SKF is a registered trademark of the SKF Group. © SKF Group  The contents of this publication are the copyright of the publisher and...

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