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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
    97203A467000000

    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"SmoothWood509704K800000
    6"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood99704K90000
    8"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood129704K120000
    12"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood429704K110000
     
    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"CompositeBeige129704K1300000
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/2"CompositeBeige129704K20000
     
    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
    Clear1097203A702000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    White1097203A30000000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    Clear297203A1200000
     
    Rigid
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Black3097203A20000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Clear1097203A70100000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Clear297203A1100000
     

    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 D7852097203A500000000
    3 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneBlack2597203A40000000

    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 B832591151A029000000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.312"0.141"Rockwell B831091151A03000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B832591151A03100000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B832591151A03300000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B831091151A03500000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B831091151A03600000
    7/8"
    0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B831091151A03700000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B831091151A03800000
    1 1/8"
    1.250"2.250"0.625"0.281"Rockwell B83191151A0390000
    1 1/4"
    1.375"2.250"0.719"0.312"Rockwell B83191151A0400000
    1 1/2"
    1.625"3.000"0.810"0.310"Rockwell C35191151A05000000
     
    Black-Oxide Iron
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B831091228A1110000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.313"0.141"Rockwell B831091228A11200000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831091228A11300000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831091228A11400000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B83591228A11500000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B83591228A11600000
    7/8"
    0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83191228A1170000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83191228A1180000
    1 1/4"
    1.344"2.250"0.719"0.313"Rockwell B83191228A1200000
     
    Galvanized Iron
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B832591152A02900000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.313"0.141"Rockwell B831091152A11300000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831091152A03100000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831091152A03300000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B831091152A03500000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B831091152A03600000
    7/8"
    0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83591152A03700000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83591152A03800000
    1 1/8"
    1.188"2.250"0.625"0.281"Rockwell B83191152A1110000
    1 1/4"
    1.344"2.250"0.719"0.313"Rockwell B83191152A1120000
     
    Aluminum
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Not Rated592810A1100000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.250"0.094"Not Rated592810A12000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Not Rated592810A13000000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Not Rated592810A14000000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Not Rated592810A15000000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Not Rated592810A16000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"
    0.312"0.875"0.250"0.125"Rockwell B45590845A01000000
    5/16"
    0.375"0.875"0.250"0.125"Rockwell B45590845A01500000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.312"0.125"Rockwell B45190845A0370000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B45190845A0380000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.375"0.125"Rockwell B45190845A03900000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B45190845A04000000
    M8
    9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A1700000
    M10
    11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A1800000
    M12
    14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A1900000
    M16
    18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A2000000
    M20
    22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A21000000
    M24
    26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A23000000
     
    Steel
    1/2"
    0.546"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38591573A03400000
    5/8"
    0.702"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38591573A03500000
    3/4"
    0.827"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38591573A03600000
    7/8"
    0.952"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38591573A03700000
    1"
    1.140"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38591573A03800000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M8
    9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351091146A10000000
    M10
    11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351091146A1100000
    M12
    14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351091146A12000000
    M16
    18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351091146A13000000
    M20
    22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435591146A14000000
    M24
    26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A1600000
     
    Galvanized Steel
    M8
    9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351091146A24000000
    M10
    11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435591146A2500000
    M12
    14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435591146A2600000
    M16
    18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435591146A27000000
    M20
    22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A28000000
    M24
    26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435191146A3000000
     

    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 B401095990A101000000
    1/4"
    0.312"1.250"0.840"0.056" to 0.070"0.278"Rockwell B401095990A10300000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.500"1.000"0.074" to 0.094"0.344"Rockwell B401095990A10500000
    3/8"
    0.438"2.000"1.340"0.074" to 0.094"0.424"Rockwell B401095990A10700000
    1/2"
    0.562"2.000"1.340"0.098" to 0.120"0.449"Rockwell B401095990A10900000
     

    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 Edge5147A4100000
    No. 10
    0.203"0.563"3/8"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A420000
    1/4"
    0.266"0.688"1/2"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge5147A430000
    5/16"
    0.328"0.875"9/16"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge5147A440000
    3/8"
    0.406"1.000"3/4"0.093"0.190"Angled Edge5147A450000
    1/2"
    0.531"1.266"7/8"0.122"0.220"Angled Edge5147A460000
    5/8"
    0.656"1.438"1"0.122"0.220"Angled Edge5147A470000
     
    302 Stainless Steel
    No. 8
    0.172"0.438"5/16"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A480000
    No. 10
    0.203"0.563"3/8"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A490000
    1/4"
    0.266"0.688"1/2"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge5147A510000
    5/16"
    0.328"0.875"9/16"0.062"0.140"Angled Edge5147A520000
    3/8"
    0.406"1.000"3/4"0.093"0.190"Angled Edge5147A530000
     

    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 4341092522A110000000
    M10
    11.022.022.03.82.0Rockwell B56DIN 4341092522A12000000
    M12
    14.030.026.04.92.5Rockwell B56DIN 434592522A13000000
    M16
    18.036.032.05.93.0Rockwell B56DIN 434592522A14000000
    M20
    22.044.040.07.03.5Rockwell B56DIN 434192522A1500000
     
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