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    Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually.
    Cut into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    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.
    Bronze—The choice for marine environments, it won't rust or deteriorate from exposure to salt water. It offers better corrosion resistance than 316 stainless steel but isn't as strong.
    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.
    Certificate
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Temper
    Rating
    Type
    Form
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    Bronze
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet9014K313000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet9014K31500000
    0.025"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet9014K31700000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet9014K31900000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.005"-0.0003" to 0.0003"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1100000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1200000
    0.01"-0.0007" to 0.0007"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1300000
    0.013"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1400000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1500000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1600000
    0.025"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K1700000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K18000000
    0.04"-0.002" to 0.002"SpringMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM B103Roll9020K19000000
     

    Shim Stock Assortments

    When you don’t know the exact shim thickness you’ll need, keep shim stock in multiple thicknesses on hand so you always have the right one. Cut this shim stock into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    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.
    Shim Stock
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold as Assortments.
    Bronze—The choice for marine environments, it won't rust or deteriorate from exposure to salt water. It offers better corrosion resistance than 316 stainless steel but isn't as strong.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Specs.
    Met
    Form
    Each
    Bronze
    8One 0.005" thick (±0.0003") sheet
    One 0.008" thick (±0.0004") sheet
    One 0.01" thick (±0.0007") sheet
    One 0.013" thick (±0.001") sheet
    One 0.016" thick (±0.001") sheet
    One 0.02" thick (±0.001") sheet
    One 0.025" thick (±0.001") sheet
    One 0.032" thick (±0.0015") sheet    		6"12"ASTM B103Sheet9300K60000000
     
    Shim Stock with Metal Cabinet
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold as Assortments, Shim Stock with Metal Cabinet.
    This shim stock comes in a spacious keyed-lock steel cabinet that can also be used to store your own tools and supplies.
    No. of
    Pieces
    Includes
    Wd.
    Lg.
    Form
    Each
    5918-8 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"
    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"
    1100 Aluminum—Hardened: 0.001", 0.002", 0.003", 0.005"
    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—Spring-Tempered: 0.005", 0.008", 0.01", 0.013", 0.016", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032"
    110 Copper—Softened: 0.005", 0.01", 0.015", 0.02", 0.025"    		6"12"Sheet, Roll9300K590000000
     

    Extra-High-Strength Ultra-Formable 510 Bronze Sheets

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bronze. Extra-High-Strength Ultra-Formable 510 Bronze Sheets.
    The best bronze alloy for parts that won't wear out from repeated motion, such as springs, bellows, and switches. The addition of phosphor makes 510 very strong, while copper keeps it formable. Also known as phosphor bronze.
    Material Certificate Icon
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Wd.
    Lg.,
    ft.
    Temper
    Designation
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    0.005" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    1/2"8H08ASTM B1039052K125000000
    1"8H08ASTM B1039052K13900000
    2"1H08ASTM B1039052K15400000
    2"4H08ASTM B1039052K16800000
    6"1H08ASTM B1039052K42100000
    6"4H08ASTM B1039052K42300000
    6"8H08ASTM B1039052K11000000
    12"1H08ASTM B1039052K51100000
    12"4H08ASTM B1039052K513000000
    12"8H08ASTM B1039052K61000000
     
    0.008" Thick (-0.001" to 0.001" Tolerance)
    1/2"8H08ASTM B1039052K12600000
    1"8H08ASTM B1039052K14100000
    2"1H08ASTM B1039052K15500000
    2"4H08ASTM B1039052K16900000
    6"1H08ASTM B1039052K43100000
    6"4H08ASTM B1039052K43300000
    6"8H08ASTM B1039052K12000000
    12"1H08ASTM B1039052K54100000
    12"4H08ASTM B1039052K56000000
    12"8H08ASTM B1039052K62000000
     
    0.01" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1/2"8H08ASTM B1039052K12700000
    1"8H08ASTM B1039052K14200000
    2"1H08ASTM B1039052K15600000
    2"4H08ASTM B1039052K17100000
    6"1H08ASTM B1039052K44100000
    6"4H08ASTM B1039052K44300000
    6"8H08ASTM B1039052K22000000
    12"1H08ASTM B1039052K72100000
    12"4H08ASTM B1039052K98000000
    12"8H08ASTM B1039052K99000000
     
    0.013" Thick (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1/2"8H08ASTM B1039052K12800000
    1"8H08ASTM B1039052K14300000
    2"1H08ASTM B1039052K15700000
    2"4H08ASTM B1039052K17200000
    6"1H08ASTM B1039052K46100000
    6"4H08ASTM B1039052K463000000
    6"8H08ASTM B1039052K13000000
    12"1H08ASTM B1039052K73100000
    12"4H08ASTM B1039052K74000000
    12"8H08ASTM B1039052K63000000
     
    0.016" Thick (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)
    1/2"8H08ASTM B1039052K12900000
    1"8H08ASTM B1039052K144000000
    2"1H08ASTM B1039052K15800000
    2"4H08ASTM B1039052K173000000
    6"1H08ASTM B1039052K481000000
    6"4H08ASTM B1039052K483000000
    6"8H08ASTM B1039052K14000000
    12"1H08ASTM B1039052K751000000
    12"4H08ASTM B1039052K76000000
    12"8H08ASTM B1039052K64000000
     
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