0.01mm-0.1mm Thick 304 Stainless Steel Foil Band Sheet Fine Plate Metal Strip

Measure the gap you need to fill with a feeler gauge or dial indicator, then select the foil thickness closest to that measurement. For adjustable stacks, combine two or more layers — for example, two 0.02 mm strips give you 0.04 mm total. Start thinner than your target gap and add layers until you achieve the desired fit without forcing the assembly.

304 stainless has a typical tensile strength of 515–690 MPa, which is adequate for most shim and gasket applications where the strip is in compression rather than tension. For high-cycle fatigue or extreme point-load scenarios, consult an engineer to confirm the gauge and alloy are appropriate for your specific load case.

304 stainless steel resists rust and oxidation well in most outdoor environments due to its chromium oxide passive layer. It performs reliably in rain, humidity, and mild industrial atmospheres. However, prolonged exposure to chloride-rich environments (such as coastal salt air or de-icing salts) can cause surface pitting over time. For those conditions, 316 stainless is a better choice.

Thinner gauges (0.01 mm – 0.03 mm) can be cut cleanly with sharp scissors or a craft knife and steel ruler. Thicker gauges (0.05 mm and above) are better handled with tin snips or a rotary cutter to maintain a straight edge. Always deburr cut edges with a fine file or deburring tool before handling to avoid cuts.

304 stainless can be spot-welded or TIG-welded; however, at foil thicknesses the heat input must be carefully controlled to avoid burn-through. Soldering with standard tin-lead solder is not recommended without a stainless-specific flux. For bonding thin foil without heat, structural adhesives rated for metal substrates are a practical alternative.

Select a width that is equal to or slightly wider than the sealing face of your joint, then trim to the exact profile needed. For pipe flanges and small fittings, 50 mm or 100 mm widths are typically sufficient. For larger flat-face flanges or heat exchanger plates, 200 mm or 300 mm widths reduce the number of cuts and minimize waste.

Yes. Both the 1 m and 5 m options are supplied as a single continuous rolled strip with no joins or splices. This ensures consistent thickness and surface finish along the entire length, which is important for applications where a mid-strip joint would create a leak path or a stress concentration.