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Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Sheets and Strips
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ACTIVITY after your order ships.
- Yield Strength: See table
- Hardness: See table
- Temper: See table
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B36
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance Range | Yield Strength, psi | Hardness | Temper | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
12" × 12" | |||||||
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| 0.005" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Not Rated | Rockwell F60 (Soft) | Not Rated (Softened (Annealed)) | 5 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 50,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B134
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. 260 brass is sometimes called cartridge brass. This wire has a soft temper and stays in place when bent.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ACTIVITY after your order ships.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Lg., ft. | Each | |
1/4 lb. Spool | |||||
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Mirror-Like | |||||
| 0.02" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 210 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.025" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 130 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 0.032" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 83 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 0.04" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 52 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 0.051" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 32 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 0.064" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 20 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1 lb. Spool | |||||
Mirror-Like | |||||
| 0.02" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 850 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.025" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 535 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.032" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 335 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.04" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 210 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.051" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 130 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.064" | -0.008" to 0.008" | Polished | 83 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Made-to-Order Peel-Away Layered Shims
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.
18-8 stainless steel shims are more corrosion resistant than carbon steel shims.
Carbon steel shims have excellent strength and can be welded, but aren't as corrosion resistant as other shims.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hole Size | Min. Wall Thick. | Cutout Tolerance | No. of Layers | Layer Thick. | Min. Hardness | Max. Hardness | Pkg. of 16 | |
2" × 2" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
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18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| Pkg. of 4 | ||||||||||
5" × 5" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 9 | ||||||||||
7" × 7" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 0.062" | -0.0031" to 0.0031" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 32 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.008" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 4 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 0.016" | -0.0008" to 0.0008" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 8 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 4 | ||||||||||
11" x 11" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.048" | -0.0024" to 0.0024" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 24 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 1 | ||||||||||
23" x 23" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |