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    Heavy Duty Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Taper.
    Align heavy machinery. Originally designed for leveling leaf springs on pick-up trucks, these aluminum shims are stronger than plastic and wood shims. Wedge them under your machine’s feet until you reach the desired level—no need to stack multiple flat shims. Ridges grip surfaces to prevent these shims from sliding, while also facilitating small adjustments. To secure them in place, drive a screw through the center mounting hole.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Material
    Each
    5"2"1/8"5/16"1/2"6063 Aluminum
    		000000000000000

    Tapered Shims

    Wedge these angled shims into gaps to quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without stacking multiple flat shims.
    Wood
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Wood.
    Made of kiln-dried wood, these smooth shims resist molding and rotting. All are hand sorted for quality but may split when nailed or screwed. Easily snap off any excess to get the length you need.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/2"1"1/16"3/16"SmoothWood5000000000000
    6"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood90000000000
    8"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood1200000000000
    12"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood4200000000000
     
    Composite
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Composite.
    More durable than traditional wood shims, these are less likely to split when nailed or screwed. They will not mold or rot. All are scored to easily snap off any excess to get the length you need.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Score
    Interval
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/8"CompositeBeige12000000000000
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/2"CompositeBeige120000000000
     
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Plastic.
    These shims won't degrade when exposed to moisture or chemicals. They're also naturally mold and rot resistant. All are ribbed to grip surfaces and keep these shims from sliding, while also facilitating small adjustments. Trim any excess with a utility knife to get the length you need.
    Flexible—These shims conform to uneven surfaces but are not as precise as rigid shims. They're also easier to trim.
    Rigid—These durable shims maintain their shape, so they're more precise than flexible shims.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Flexible
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    		Clear10000000000000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    		White1000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    		Clear20000000000000
     
    Rigid
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    		Black3000000000000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    		Clear1000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    		Clear20000000000000
     

    Leveling Washers for I-Beams

    Image of ProductInUse. Mounted on an I-Beam. Front orientation. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for I-Beams.

    Mounted

    on an

    I-Beam

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for I-Beams.
    Commonly called beveled washers, these are tapered to fit inside an I-beam's flange to provide a parallel bearing surface.
    Black-Oxide Iron—Black-oxide iron washers have a matte-black finish that prevents corrosion in dry environments.
    Galvanized Iron—Galvanized iron washers are corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    Aluminum—Aluminum washers are lightweight and corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel washers have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. These washers are the most corrosion-resistant option.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel washers are coated for corrosion resistance in wet environments.
    Galvanized Steel—Galvanized steel washers are ten times more corrosion resistant than zinc-plated washers.
    Thk.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Iron
    1/4"
    		0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B83—25000000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.375"1.000"0.312"0.141"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B83—2500000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B83—2500000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    1"
    		1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    1 1/8"
    		1.250"2.250"0.625"0.281"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
    1 1/4"
    		1.375"2.250"0.719"0.312"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
    1 1/2"
    		1.625"3.000"0.810"0.310"Rockwell C35—100000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Iron
    1/4"
    		0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B83—100000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.375"1.000"0.313"0.141"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B83—500000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B83—500000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
    1"
    		1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
    1 1/4"
    		1.344"2.250"0.719"0.313"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
     
    Galvanized Iron
    1/4"
    		0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B83—2500000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.375"1.000"0.313"0.141"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B83—1000000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83—500000000000000
    1"
    		1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83—500000000000000
    1 1/8"
    		1.188"2.250"0.625"0.281"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
    1 1/4"
    		1.344"2.250"0.719"0.313"Rockwell B83—10000000000000
     
    Aluminum
    1/4"
    		0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Not Rated—50000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.375"1.000"0.250"0.094"Not Rated—500000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Not Rated—500000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Not Rated—500000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Not Rated—500000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Not Rated—500000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"
    		0.312"0.875"0.250"0.125"Rockwell B45—500000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.375"0.875"0.250"0.125"Rockwell B45—500000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.438"1.250"0.312"0.125"Rockwell B45—10000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B45—10000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.688"1.500"0.375"0.125"Rockwell B45—100000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B45—100000000000000
    M8
    		9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M10
    		11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M12
    		14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M16
    		18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M20
    		22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435100000000000000
    M24
    		26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435100000000000000
     
    Steel
    1/2"
    		0.546"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38—500000000000000
    5/8"
    		0.702"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38—500000000000000
    3/4"
    		0.827"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38—500000000000000
    7/8"
    		0.952"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38—500000000000000
    1"
    		1.140"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38—500000000000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M8
    		9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M10
    		11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435100000000000000
    M12
    		14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M16
    		18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M20
    		22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435500000000000000
    M24
    		26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
     
    Galvanized Steel
    M8
    		9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M10
    		11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43550000000000000
    M12
    		14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43550000000000000
    M16
    		18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435500000000000000
    M20
    		22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M24
    		26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
     

    Slotted Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Taper, Sold Individually, Slot.
    Quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without unfastening existing mounting fasteners or stacking multiple flat shims. Just wedge these shims into gaps until you reach your desired level. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Material
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/4"1 7/16"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneWhiteASTM D78520000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneBlack—2500000000000000

    Angled-Edge Tie Down Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tie-Down Washers. Angled-Edge Tie Down Washers.
    Use the angled edges to hold and align tie-down straps. They are zinc-plated steel for corrosion resistance in wet environments.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Wd. of
    Flat
    Thk.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    No. 12
    		0.250"1.000"0.670"0.042" to 0.052"0.222"Rockwell B4010000000000000000
    1/4"
    		0.312"1.250"0.840"0.056" to 0.070"0.278"Rockwell B401000000000000000
    5/16"
    		0.375"1.500"1.000"0.074" to 0.094"0.344"Rockwell B401000000000000000
    3/8"
    		0.438"2.000"1.340"0.074" to 0.094"0.424"Rockwell B401000000000000000
    1/2"
    		0.562"2.000"1.340"0.098" to 0.120"0.449"Rockwell B401000000000000000
     

    Clamp Holding Washers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Border. Clamp Holding Washers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Clamp Holding Washers.
    Use on clamps with open arms to keep the holding screw in place.
    302 Stainless Steel—302 stainless steel washers provide better corrosion resistance than steel washers.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Wd. of
    Flat
    Thk.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Washer
    Type
    Each
    Steel
    No. 8
    		0.172"0.438"5/16"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge000000000000
    No. 10
    		0.203"0.563"3/8"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge00000000000
    1/4"
    		0.266"0.688"1/2"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge00000000000
    5/16"
    		0.328"0.875"9/16"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge00000000000
    3/8"
    		0.406"1.000"3/4"0.093"0.190"Angled Edge00000000000
    1/2"
    		0.531"1.266"7/8"0.122"0.220"Angled Edge00000000000
    5/8"
    		0.656"1.438"1"0.122"0.220"Angled Edge00000000000
     
    302 Stainless Steel
    No. 8
    		0.172"0.438"5/16"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge00000000000
    No. 10
    		0.203"0.563"3/8"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge00000000000
    1/4"
    		0.266"0.688"1/2"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge00000000000
    5/16"
    		0.328"0.875"9/16"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge00000000000
    3/8"
    		0.406"1.000"3/4"0.093"0.190"Angled Edge00000000000
     

    Leveling Washers for U-Channels

    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for U-Channels.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for U-Channels.
    Tapered to fit in a U-channel, these washers create a parallel bearing surface.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel washers are coated for corrosion resistance in wet environments.
    Thk.,
    mm
    For Screw
    Size
    ID,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    (A)
    (B)
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M8
    		9.022.022.03.82.0Rockwell B56DIN 43410000000000000000
    M10
    		11.022.022.03.82.0Rockwell B56DIN 4341000000000000000
    M12
    		14.030.026.04.92.5Rockwell B56DIN 434500000000000000
    M16
    		18.036.032.05.93.0Rockwell B56DIN 434500000000000000
    M20
    		22.044.040.07.03.5Rockwell B56DIN 43410000000000000
     
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