304 Stainless Steel Foil Sheet Thin Plate Band 0.01mm-1mm Metal Plate Strip Roll

Measure the gap you need to fill with a feeler gauge, then select the closest thickness option. For stacked shims, combine two or more thin foils (e.g., two 0.05 mm strips to achieve 0.1 mm). Thicknesses from 0.01 mm to 0.05 mm are typically used for fine alignment work on bearings and precision machinery, while 0.1 mm–0.5 mm suits general mechanical shimming and gasket blanks.

304 stainless steel foil strip is not intended as a primary structural member. Its annealed tensile strength is approximately 515 MPa, which is adequate for shims, spring elements, heat shields, and thin brackets. For load-bearing structural parts, consult an engineer and consider thicker plate stock rather than foil-gauge material.

304 stainless steel forms a self-healing passive oxide layer that resists rust in most atmospheric and mildly corrosive environments. It performs well in rain, humidity, and mild chemical exposure. However, it is not recommended for continuous immersion in chloride-rich environments (e.g., seawater or de-icing salt contact) — for those conditions, 316 grade is a better choice.

Thin gauges (0.01 mm–0.1 mm) can be cut cleanly with sharp scissors, a craft knife, or tin snips. Gauges from 0.15 mm to 0.5 mm are best cut with aviation snips or a guillotine shear. The 1.0 mm strip requires an angle grinder with a cutting disc, a cold saw, or a bandsaw with a bi-metal blade. Always deburr cut edges before handling.

Yes. 304 stainless steel is fully TIG-weldable. Use ER308L filler wire and back-purge with argon when welding thin foil gauges to prevent oxidation on the reverse side. For foils thinner than 0.1 mm, autogenous (no-filler) TIG welding with a micro-TIG torch is common in precision fabrication. Avoid overheating to minimize heat-affected zone sensitization.

For general-purpose workshop stock, the 100 mm width covers the widest range of shimming and gasket tasks without excessive waste. Pairing it with the 10 m length option provides the lowest per-meter cost and enough material for dozens of typical jobs. If your work is primarily narrow shims (bearing alignment, feeler-gauge replacement), the 10 mm or 20 mm widths in 5 m or 10 m lengths are more economical.

Use a digital micrometer (0.001 mm resolution) to measure the gap or existing shim. Cross-reference with the variant selector — thickness values listed are nominal. If your application requires certified dimensional tolerances (e.g., ISO 9445 or ASTM A480), contact us to confirm before ordering, as standard foil strip is supplied to commercial tolerances.