1M 304 Stainless Steel Band Sheet Foil Thin Steel Plate Strip 0.015mm-1mm Thick

Start by measuring the gap you need to fill with a feeler gauge. For bearing-housing shims, gaps under 0.1 mm are typically addressed with 0.01–0.05 mm foil; gaps of 0.1–0.5 mm suit the mid-range options. If you are unsure, order one step thinner than your measurement — it is easier to stack two thin shims than to remove material from one that is too thick.

Grade 304 has a typical tensile strength of 515–720 MPa, which is adequate for light-duty brackets and reinforcement plates. For load-bearing structural applications subject to significant bending or impact, thicker gauges (0.5 mm and above) are recommended. If you need higher strength, consider 316 or 430 grades, which are not covered by this listing.

Grade 304 stainless steel forms a passive chromium-oxide layer that resists rust in most outdoor and humid environments. It performs well in rain, condensation, and mild chemical exposure. In coastal or high-chloride environments (salt spray, swimming pools), surface staining can occur over time; wiping the strip periodically with a damp cloth and mild detergent helps maintain the passive layer.

Yes. Grade 304 is readily TIG- and MIG-welded using 308L filler wire. Thin foils (under 0.1 mm) require careful heat control to avoid warping — a backing bar and tack-welding in short intervals helps. Soft soldering with stainless-compatible flux is possible for non-structural joints on thinner gauges.

Grade 304 is widely used in food-processing equipment and is generally considered food-safe when properly cleaned. However, this listing does not include certification documentation (e.g., FDA, EU 10/2011). If your application requires certified food-grade or medical-grade material with full traceability, please contact us to confirm before ordering.

For gauges up to 0.1 mm, a sharp craft knife guided along a steel rule on a hard surface gives clean, straight cuts. Aviation snips work well from 0.1–0.5 mm but may leave a slight burr — deburr with a fine file or 400-grit wet-and-dry paper. For widths above 100 mm or thicknesses above 0.5 mm, a metal guillotine or angle grinder with a thin cutting disc produces the cleanest edge.

Measure the internal width of your channel or slot and select the next size down from our available widths (10, 20, 50, 100, 150, 200, or 300 mm). A strip that is 0.5–1 mm narrower than the channel slides in without binding and still covers the full bearing surface. If your channel width falls between two options, the narrower strip is easier to work with and can be shimmed laterally if needed.