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    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Peel Away, Sold Individually, Multilayer.
    Fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes that suit your needs. It's made of metal layers bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the created shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Polyimide—Originally designed for military aircraft, it’s used in everything from aerospace to electronics where weight, electrical insulation, and precision are vital.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"———SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet00000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"———SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"———Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"———Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 24" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"1/2 Hard——SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"1/2 Hard——SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"610.002"—Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
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