SGD15.00 for a pack of 10 shim washers. That’s $1.50 a piece. Aren’t they supposed to cost less than SGD0.10? Washers are washers right? Daylight robber, you say?

So many questions and so little answers. Well, here we go! 

It would be helpful to refer to our previous article (“Three Differences Between Shim Washers And Flat Washers”) for some perspective that first of all, shim washers are not the same as flat washers.

In this article, we will summarize three reasons why shim washers cost much more than flat washers. Each of these reasons will be fully expended in the subsequent articles for a more detailed explanation.

1. Raw Material

The raw materials used to produce shim washers and flat washers are different. 

2. Production Methods

Different methods are used to produce shim washers compared to standard flat washers.

3. Production Volume

Production volume differ for shim washers compared to other washers. Economies of scale come into play.

Stay tuned for our future articles when we will explain each reason in more detail.