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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.
    Sheets—Shim stock comes in sheets that are flat packed.
    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 CertificatePaperASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet00000000000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet0000000000000
    0.025"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet0000000000000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103, SAE AMS4510Sheet0000000000000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.005"-0.0003" to 0.0003"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.01"-0.0007" to 0.0007"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.013"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.025"-0.001" to 0.001"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll000000000000
    0.032"-0.0015" to 0.0015"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Roll0000000000000
    0.04"-0.002" to 0.002"SpringMaterial CertificatePaperASTM B103Sheet0000000000000
     

    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.
    Sheets—Shim stock comes in sheets that are flat packed.
    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 B103Sheet0000000000000
     
    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.
    Sheets—Shim stock comes in sheets that are flat packed.
    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, Roll00000000000000
     

    Tooth Lock Washers

    Grip tighter than split lock washers to prevent nuts and screws from loosening in applications with constant movement, such as conveyors. Tooth lock washers typically can't be reused because the teeth often get bent when tightened.
    External Tooth
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Tooth Washer, External Tooth.
    Teeth on the outside edge bite into both the fastener and the mating surface for a stronger hold than internal-tooth lock washers. However, they may mar your material and snag on objects. Pair these washers with nuts and screws that are large enough to make contact with the teeth, such as pan, button, and binding head screws.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze—Stronger and more wear resistant than silicon bronze, but with the same excellent corrosion resistance. These washers won't rust or deteriorate when submerged in salt water, so they're a good fit for marine environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze
    No. 3
    		0.102"0.235"0.010" to 0.016"ASME B18.21.110000000000000000
    No. 4
    		0.115"0.260"0.012" to 0.018"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 6
    		0.141"0.320"0.016" to 0.022"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.168"0.381"0.018" to 0.023"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.195"0.410"0.018" to 0.024"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 12
    		0.221"0.475"0.020" to 0.027"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.256"0.510"0.023" to 0.028"ASME B18.21.110000000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.320"0.610"0.028" to 0.034"ASME B18.21.1500000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.384"0.694"0.032" to 0.040"ASME B18.21.1250000000000000
    7/16"
    		0.448"0.760"0.032" to 0.040"ASME B18.21.1250000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.513"0.900"0.037" to 0.045"ASME B18.21.12500000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.641"1.070"0.042" to 0.050"ASME B18.21.1100000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.768"1.260"0.047" to 0.055"ASME B18.21.150000000000000
     
    Internal Tooth
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Tooth Washer, Internal Tooth.
    Internal teeth dig into the nut or screw to prevent it from backing out. Unlike external-tooth lock washers, these have a smooth outside edge, so they are less likely to mar your material or snag on objects. However, they don’t grip quite as well. Pair them with fasteners that have small diameters, such as fillister and cheese head screws.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze—Stronger and more wear resistant than silicon bronze, but with the same excellent corrosion resistance. These washers won't rust or deteriorate when submerged in salt water, so they're a good fit for marine environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze
    No. 2
    		0.089"0.200"0.010" to 0.016"ASME B18.21.110000000000000000
    No. 3
    		0.109"0.232"0.010" to 0.016"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 4
    		0.115"0.270"0.012" to 0.018"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 5
    		0.136"0.280"0.014" to 0.018"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 6
    		0.141"0.295"0.016" to 0.022"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.168"0.340"0.018" to 0.023"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.195"0.381"0.018" to 0.024"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    No. 12
    		0.231"0.410"0.020" to 0.027"ASME B18.21.11000000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.256"0.478"0.023" to 0.028"ASME B18.21.110000000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.320"0.610"0.028" to 0.034"ASME B18.21.1500000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.384"0.692"0.032" to 0.040"ASME B18.21.15000000000000000
    7/16"
    		0.448"0.789"0.032" to 0.040"ASME B18.21.1250000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.512"0.900"0.037" to 0.045"ASME B18.21.12500000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.640"1.071"0.042" to 0.050"ASME B18.21.150000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.795"1.245"0.047" to 0.055"ASME B18.21.150000000000000
     

    Mil. Spec. Tooth Lock Washers

    These washers are manufactured and tested to strict U.S. military standards for material and construction. They resist vibration better than split lock washers to prevent nuts and screws from loosening in applications with constant movement, such as conveyors. Tooth lock washers typically can't be reused because the teeth often get bent when tightened.
    External Tooth
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Lock Washers. Tooth Washer, Mil. Spec., External Tooth.
    Teeth on the outside edge bite into both the fastener and the mating surface for a stronger hold than internal-tooth lock washers. However, they may mar your material and snag on objects. Pair these washers with nuts and screws that are large enough to make contact with the teeth, such as pan, button, and binding head screws.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze—Stronger and more wear resistant than silicon bronze, but with the same excellent corrosion resistance. These washers won't rust or deteriorate when submerged in salt water, so they're a good fit for marine environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze
    No. 10
    		0.195"0.410"0.020" to 0.025"MS35335-88ASME B18.21.12500000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.256"0.510"0.023" to 0.028"MS35335-89ASME B18.21.1100000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.320"0.610"0.028" to 0.034"MS35335-90ASME B18.21.1100000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.384"0.694"0.032" to 0.040"MS35335-91ASME B18.21.1100000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.513"0.900"0.037" to 0.045"MS35335-93ASME B18.21.1100000000000000
     
    Internal Tooth
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Tooth Washer, Mil. Spec., Internal Tooth.
    Internal teeth dig into the nut or screw to prevent it from backing out. Unlike external-tooth lock washers, these have a smooth outside edge, so they are less likely to mar your material or snag on objects. However, they don’t grip quite as well. Pair them with fasteners that have small diameters, such as fillister and cheese head screws.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze—Stronger and more wear resistant than silicon bronze, but with the same excellent corrosion resistance. These washers won't rust or deteriorate when submerged in salt water, so they're a good fit for marine environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Mil. Spec.
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze
    No. 2
    		0.089"0.200"0.010" to 0.015"MS35333-103ASME B18.21.1, NASM353332500000000000000
    No. 4
    		0.115"0.270"0.015" to 0.019"MS35333-104ASME B18.21.1, NASM35333250000000000000
    No. 6
    		0.141"0.295"0.017" to 0.021"MS35333-105ASME B18.21.1, NASM353332500000000000000
    No. 8
    		0.168"0.340"0.018" to 0.023"MS35333-106ASME B18.21.1, NASM353332500000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.195"0.381"0.020" to 0.025"MS35333-107ASME B18.21.1, NASM353332500000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.256"0.478"0.023" to 0.028"MS35333-108ASME B18.21.1, NASM353332500000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.332"0.610"0.028" to 0.034"MS35333-109ASME B18.21.1, NASM35333100000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.384"0.692"0.032" to 0.040"MS35333-110ASME B18.21.1, NASM35333100000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.512"0.900"0.037" to 0.045"MS35333-113ASME B18.21.1, NASM3533350000000000000
     

    Wave Spring Lock Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Wave Washer, Spring Lock Washer.
    The wavy shape flexes like a spring to keep nuts and screws secure on slightly uneven surfaces. These washers add a small amount of tension to stop fasteners from backing out due to mild vibration. While they don't hold as well as other lock washers, they do grip slightly better than curved washers. They work best in electrical panels, light fixtures, and other light duty assemblies. Since these washers hold their shape when untightened, you can reuse them a handful of times without losing strength.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze—Stronger and more wear resistant than silicon bronze, but with the same excellent corrosion resistance. These washers won't rust or deteriorate when submerged in salt water, so they're a good fit for marine environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    No. of
    Waves
    ID,
    mm
    OD,
    mm
    Thk.,
    mm
    Overall
    Ht., mm
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant Phosphor Bronze
    M3
    		13.28.00.51.6DIN 137B25000000000000000
    M4
    		14.39.00.52.0DIN 137B2500000000000000
    M5
    		15.311.00.52.2DIN 137B100000000000000
    M6
    		16.412.00.52.6DIN 137B100000000000000
    M8
    		18.415.00.83.0DIN 137B50000000000000
    M10
    		110.521.01.04.2DIN 137B10000000000000
    M12
    		113.024.01.25.0DIN 137B10000000000000
     
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