THINSHIM™

ThinJack works on the principle of completely filling any gaps between the surfaces being separated.  This maximizes the force output of the ThinJacks, which is especially critical in increasing the initial gap between the flanges.

After the initial ThinJack operation creates a bigger gap, this gap must be filled with new ThinJacks and ThinShims.

ThinShims are steel plates cut to the exact size of the ThinJacks being used. They are inserted above and below the ThinJacks creating a sandwich around the uninflated ThinJacks. They then assist in spreading the forces created as the ThinJacks are inflated while at the same time protecting the flange surfaces. In completely filling the gap, the ThinJack pushes with maximum area, and so higher forces are created.

 ThinShims are manufactured in standard thicknesses from sub millimeter upwards. Inserted individually or in groups, they enable the effective use of ThinJacks during flange separation.