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Shims are thin pieces of material used to fill small gaps or provide level surfaces. They are commonly used to support equipment, adjust for better fit, or act as spacers. The document outlines the different types of shims, materials used, and requirements for shims according to API 686 standards for the oil and gas industries. Requirements include maximum numbers, heights, materials, flatness, and cut-out sizes. The purpose of these standards is to prevent soft foot issues where machines are not evenly supported.

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Shims

Shims are thin pieces of material used to fill small gaps or provide level surfaces. They are commonly used to support equipment, adjust for better fit, or act as spacers. The document outlines the different types of shims, materials used, and requirements for shims according to API 686 standards for the oil and gas industries. Requirements include maximum numbers, heights, materials, flatness, and cut-out sizes. The purpose of these standards is to prevent soft foot issues where machines are not evenly supported.

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SHIMS

KIRLOSKAR PNEUMATIC CO.LTD, INDIA


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KIRLOSKAR PNEUMAIC CO. LTD, INDIA

INTRODUCTION
WHAT IS A SHIM ?
A SHIM is a thin piece of material, used to fill small gaps
or spaces between equipment and mounting frame.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF SHIM ?


SHIMS are typically used in order to support, adjust for
better fit or
provide a level surface. Shims may also be used as
spacers to fill gaps between parts subject to wear.

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INTRODUCTION
TYPES OF SHIMS :1) Flat Metal Shims

2) Laminated or Peelable
Shims

3) Tapered Shims

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INTRODUCTION
MATERIAL USED FOR SHIMS :1) Stainless Steel
Shims

2) Brass Shims

3) Plastic Shims

4) Aluminum Shims

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SHIMS REQUIREMENTS
AS PER API 686 FOR OIL & GAS INDUSTRIES
All Movable machine shall have min : 3mm Shim for each
Foot

Fixed & Movable Component.pdf

Material of Shim

: SS 300 series

Maximum Allowable number of

: 5 (five)

Shims per Foot

Maximum Shim Stack height


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SHIMS REQUIREMENTS
Only one 3mm (0.125 in) or thicker shim per mounting
foot is allowed.

Surface flatness of Shim shall be within 0.1 mm/100mm


of length and Surface Finish will be atleast 64 Ra.

Shims shall have cut out minimum 6mm (0.25 in) larger
than the diameter of any Vertical Bolt.

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SHIMS REQUIREMENTS
Pre-Cut Shims can also be used.

Standard Shim thickness 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.3, 0.5, 1.0, 2.0,
3.0mm.

The stack-up & individual shims under the equipment


support point shall be MEASURED.

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SHIMS REQUIREMENTS

For Large Shim the measurement will be in two or


more location to confirm the flatness requirement.
All Shims shall be Full-Bearing.
Shims size will be equal to machined support pads
and not exceed support pads.

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SHIMS REQUIREMENTS
NOT TO BE USED: The use of Tapered Shims, Laminated or Peelable
Shims, Brass Shims, Aluminum Shims, Plastic Shims.
Shims thinner than 0.05mm (2 mils).
Rolled out Shims from Stock shall not be used.

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NOTES ON SHIMS
LARGE SHIM : if the length is equal or greater than
150mm (6 in) or which have area equal or greater than
150 cm2 (25 in2).
SMALL SHIM : If the length is lesser than 150mm (6 in.)
or which have are less than 150cm2 (25 in2.).
FULL BEARING SHIM : Shims that match the
equipment foot load bearing area and outline are
considered to be Full-Bearing Shims.
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NOTES ON SHIMS

The actual area of contact of the foot to the shims is


very important and should addressed in Soft-Foot
check list.
SOFT FOOT: is a common term used for
Machine or Mounting Frame distortion. The
distortion is caused when one or more feet of
a machine differ in height from the others.

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NOTES ON SHIMS
PROCEDURE TO DETECT SOFT FOOT : First both Movable and Fixed Machine are to be mounted
on the Base frame and after shimming all the Bolts are to
be tightened.
Once all the bolts are tightened, the Dial gauge is
installed in one of the leg and calibrated to Zero.
Now loosen one bolt in the same leg, if there is any
deflection in Dial Gauge, then it indicates there is SoftFoot.
Based on deflection, Shims are added or removed from
the leg.
The same procedure will be repeated for all the legs.
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PROCEDURE TO RELEASE SHIMS


PBM
PROCEDURE : Shims Drawing is prepared as per Approved GA
Drawing of Motor.
PBM is generated and the same is entered in
Oracle.
Stamped copy of drawing is sent to Procurement
Dept (Buyer).
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PROCEDURE TO RELEASE SHIMS


PBM
CHECK LIST FOR DRAWING :- SHIM.pdf

Length and Breadth of shim should match with Motor base


Plate.

Orientation of slot shall be checked according Motor base plate


Dimensions.

Location of Jacking Bolt in Motor GAD should be checked


according Shim Drawing has to be prepared.

Shim Slot Size must be 6 mm bigger than Motor Hole Size.

Thickness and Qty required shall be checked : 1 No in each


size 3 mm, 2mm, 1mm, 0.5mm, 0.4mm, 0.3mm, 0.2mm,
0.1mm & 0.05mm.

MOC of Shim shall be SS304.

New Drawing No shall be generated.

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SHIMS

ANY DOUBTS ?

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SHIMS

THANK YOU !!

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