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Don't see the shim stock you need? Just tell us what you're looking for and we'll get it for you.
Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Sheets come flat packed.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Metal shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
Brass, copper, and bronze shim stock is corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 60" Lg. | |||||||
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0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.0015" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.002" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.006" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.007" | -0.0007" to 0.0007" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.008" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.009" | -0.0009" to 0.0009" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.015" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.025" | -0.0025" to 0.0025" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.031" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 000000 | 00000 |
6" Wd. × 100" Lg. | |||||||
0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.0015" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.002" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.006" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.007" | -0.0007" to 0.0007" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.008" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.009" | -0.0009" to 0.0009" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.015" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.018" | -0.0018" to 0.0018" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.025" | -0.0025" to 0.0025" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.031" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" Wd. × 120" Lg. | |||||||
0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.002" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.006" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.008" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.015" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 25" Lg. | |||||||
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0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.015" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.025" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.031" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
8" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
0.001" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 0000 |
0.002" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 0000 |
0.003" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 0000 |
0.004" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 0000 |
0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 0000 |
0.006" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.007" | -0.0007" to 0.0007" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.009" | -0.0007" to 0.0007" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.012" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.015" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B36 | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.025" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.031" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Keep shim stock in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.Sheets come flat packed.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
Brass, copper, and bronze shim stock is corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
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Material | No. of Pieces | Includes | Wd. | Lg. | Min. | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
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260 Brass | 10 | One sheet each of the following thicknesses: 0.001" (±0.00015"), 0.002" (±0.0003"), 0.003" (±0.00045"), 0.004" (±0.0006"), 0.005" (±0.00075"), 0.008" (±0.0012"), 0.01" (±0.0015"), 0.013" (±0.00195"), 0.015" (±0.00225"), 0.02" (±0.003") | 8" | 12" | Rockwell 30T56 | ASTM B36 | Nonmagnetic | 000000 | 000000 |
260 Brass | 12 | One sheet each of the following thicknesses: 0.001" (±0.00015"), 0.0015" (±0.00023"), 0.002" (±0.0003"), 0.003" (±0.00045"), 0.004" (±0.0006"), 0.005" (±0.00075"), 0.006" (±0.0009"), 0.007" (±0.00105"), 0.008" (±0.0012"), 0.01" (±0.0015"), 0.012" (±0.0018"), 0.015" (±0.00225") | 6" | 12" | Rockwell 30T56 | ASTM B19, ASTM B36 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
A durable acrylic adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Shim stock is corrosion resistant. It includes a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
Aluminum and brass shim stock are softer than stainless steel, so they can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Brass shim stock is more corrosion resistant than aluminum.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Material Thick. | Adhesive Thick. | Adhesive Type | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Specifications Met | Liner Type | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
260 Brass | |||||||||||
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8" × 12" | |||||||||||
0.003" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 0.001" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | 0.002" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | 0.003" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.006" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 0.004" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.007" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 0.005" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.008" | -0.0006" to 0.0006" | 0.006" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 0.008" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.012" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 0.01" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.014" | -0.0012" to 0.0012" | 0.012" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.017" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | 0.015" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.022" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 0.02" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.027" | -0.0025" to 0.0025" | 0.025" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
0.033" | -0.003" to 0.003" | 0.031" | 0.002" | Acrylic | Rockwell 30T56 | 1/2 Hard | ASTM B36 | Paper | Nonmagnetic | 00000000 | 00000 |
Cut this shim stock it into custom shapes to fit your application. Stock is made of layers of material bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need. To make the layers easier to pull apart, gently heat the shim to soften the adhesive.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
Brass shim stock is corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | No. of Layers | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
8" × 24" | ||||||||
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0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
0.006" | -0.0005" to 0.001" | 3 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.008" | -0.0005" to 0.001" | 4 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0015" | 5 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.016" | -0.001" to 0.0015" | 8 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.002" | 9 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.048" | -0.002" to 0.005" | 22 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.062" | -0.002" to 0.006" | 28 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.094" | -0.003" to 0.009" | 43 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.003" to 0.012" | 56 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | ||||||||
0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.002" | 9 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.048" | -0.002" to 0.005" | 22 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
0.062" | -0.002" to 0.006" | 28 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.094" | -0.003" to 0.009" | 43 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.003" to 0.012" | 56 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
For unique shim shapes or sizes, send a dimensioned STEP or DXF file to chi.sales@mcmaster.com and we’ll precision cut your shim. Shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
Please leave at least 1/8" wall between shim edge and holes. Minimum hole size is 1/8". Shims should be no smaller than 1" × 1" square or 1" OD. Maximum shim dimension is the largest overall length, width, or diameter of your custom shim.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like brass, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
Brass shims are corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hole Size | Min. Wall Thick. | Cutout Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Pkg. of 16 | |
2" × 2" Max. Shim Size | |||||||
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260 Brass—ASTM B36, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-613 | |||||||
0.001" | -0.00005" to 0.00005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.002" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.00025" to 0.00025" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.025" | -0.00125" to 0.00125" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.031" | -0.00155" to 0.00155" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Pkg. of 4 | |||||||
5" × 5" Max. Shim Size | |||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-613 | |||||||
0.001" | -0.00005" to 0.00005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.002" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.004" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.00025" to 0.00025" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.025" | -0.00125" to 0.00125" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.031" | -0.00155" to 0.00155" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Pkg. of 9 | |||||||
7" × 7" Max. Shim Size | |||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-613 | |||||||
0.002" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.0002" to 0.0002" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.025" | -0.00125" to 0.00125" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.031" | -0.00155" to 0.00155" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Pkg. of 4 | |||||||
11" x 11" Max. Shim Size | |||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-613 | |||||||
0.002" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.00025" to 0.00025" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.025" | -0.00125" to 0.00125" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.031" | -0.00155" to 0.00155" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Pkg. of 1 | |||||||
23" x 23" Max. Shim Size | |||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-613 | |||||||
0.002" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.003" | -0.00015" to 0.00015" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.005" | -0.00025" to 0.00025" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.025" | -0.00125" to 0.00125" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.031" | -0.00155" to 0.00155" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | Rockwell B60 | 000000000 | 000000 |
For unique shim shapes or sizes, send a dimensioned STEP or DXF file to chi.sales@mcmaster.com and we’ll precision cut your shim. Shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need. To make the layers easier to pull apart, gently heat the shim to soften the adhesive. Shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
Please leave at least 1/8" wall between shim edge and holes. Minimum hole size is 1/8". Shims should be no smaller than 1" × 1" square or 1" OD. Maximum shim dimension is the largest overall length, width, or diameter of your custom shim.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like brass or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
Brass shims are corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hole Size | Min. Wall Thick. | Cutout Tolerance | No. of Layers | Layer Thick. | Min. Hardness | Pkg. of 16 | |
2" × 2" Max. Shim Size | |||||||||
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260 Brass—ASTM B36 | |||||||||
0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 4 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.0062" to 0.0062" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 62 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Pkg. of 4 | |||||||||
5" × 5" Max. Shim Size | |||||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | |||||||||
0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 4 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 00000 |
0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.0062" to 0.0062" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 62 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Pkg. of 9 | |||||||||
7" × 7" Max. Shim Size | |||||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | |||||||||
0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 4 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.0062" to 0.0062" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 62 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Pkg. of 4 | |||||||||
11" x 11" Max. Shim Size | |||||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | |||||||||
0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 4 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.0062" to 0.0062" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 62 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Pkg. of 1 | |||||||||
23" x 23" Max. Shim Size | |||||||||
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | |||||||||
0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 4 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
0.124" | -0.0062" to 0.0062" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 62 | 0.002" | Not Rated | 000000000 | 000000 |
Create a custom shim to fit your application. Includes one sheet of each thickness.
Number of Pieces | Shim Stock Included | Lg. | Wd. | Container Type | Each | |
59 | 1010 Low-Carbon Steel—Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015", 0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005", 0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01", 0.012", 0.015" 1095 Spring Steel—Hardened: 0.005", 0.01", 0.015", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032" 110 Copper—Softened: 0.005", 0.01", 0.015", 0.02", 0.025" 1100 Aluminum—Hardened: 0.001", 0.002", 0.003", 0.005" 18-8 Stainless Steel—Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015", 0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005", 0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01", 0.012", 0.015" 260 Brass—Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015", 0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005", 0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01", 0.012", 0.015" 510 Bronze—Hardened: 0.005", 0.008", 0.01", 0.013", 0.016", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032" | 12" | 6" | Metal Cabinet | 0000000 | 0000000 |