A tube sheet is a plate which is used to support the tubes in a shell-and-tube heat exchanger. The tubes are aligned in a parallel way, and supported and held in place by tube sheets. The tube sheet is a circular plate which is perforated so that the tubes can fit through the openings.
Stainless Steel Shims have very smooth surfaces and precise thickness. They are perfect for spacing items axially down a shaft. They are commonly used to provide that extra bit of clearance necessary between a bearing and an adjacent rotating component.
