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    Shims for Ball Bearing Outer Rings

    Image of Product. Front orientation. CrossSection, ZoomedIn view. Contains Annotated. Shims. For Ball Bearing Outer Rings, Sold Individually, Round.
    Boost bearing efficiency and lifespan. Often used on motor shafts, these shims evenly distribute the load between multiple bearings by creating space between their outer rings. This prevents excessive pressure on any single bearing, maintaining proper alignment for smooth operation and reduced wear.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    R6
    		3/8"7/8"0.687"0" to 0.005"0.873"-0.005" to 0"Rockwell B70
    0.003"
    ,
    0.005"
    ,
    0.007"
    ,
    0.01"
    ,
    0.02"
    		25000000000000000
    18-8 Stainless Steel Shims for 3/8" ID Ball Bearings
    Choose a Thickness
    0.003"
    0.005"
    0.007"
    0.01"
    0.02"
    Pack of 25
     
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