Compensating for tilt foot

Balancing a tilt foot

A tilt foot on a machine exists when the equipment does not rest on all feet, but at least one foot is a greater distance from the floor than the others. If this tilt foot is not compensated for, the machine is strained. The principle here is similar to that of a wobbling table, which is brought back into a level position by placing cardboard underneath it. For machines, metal shims or underlay shims are usually used for alignment.
Graphic comparison of a mounted machine foot: left without tilt foot, right with tilt foot
Graphic illustration of vertical distance compensation at a machine foot
Examples of shims from peel-plate in two different sizes and designs

Advantages of a balanced tilt foot

  • increased noise generation and amplified vibrations can be avoided
  • the wear of individual components can be minimized

Shims to compensate for tilt foot

To compensate for a tilt foot, we offer standard underlay shims or according to drawing. The central slot of these shims allows insertion at the screw of the machine base. We manufacture the sheets in various thicknesses from 0.05 mm for fine adjustment. Our shims are available as solid single sheets, as well as edge-bonded sheet packs. We offer precision shims from the standard range in various designs directly from stock. We manufacture individual parts promptly according to your requirements based on technical drawings.
Standard peel-plate brand shims in various sizes

peel-plate

Standard vario-plate shims with a perforated tab and insertion slot in four different sizes

vario-plate

Standard single-plate shims with a perforated tab in four different sizes

single-plate

peel-plate edge-bonded shims in use

Edge-bonded plates

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We manufacture shims according to your requirements, technical drawings, and drafts. Send us a request with your drawing. We will be happy to make you an offer based on this data.

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Accuracy and diligence play just as important a role for us as they do for your machines and systems.

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We manufacture shims and underlays exactly according to your customer-specific requirements.

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We supply standard shims directly from stock, and we also manufacture custom sheet metal parts promptly.