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Shims

Round Shims

Shims

Razor-thin tolerances for precise aligning, spacing, and leveling

Wide-Rim Shims

Spread loads across a wider surface area than standard shims to minimize wear between components

Shims for Shortening Screw Shoulders

Shims for Shortening Screw Shoulders

Pare down the shoulder on shoulder screws to tighten the hold on components

Shims for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

Shims for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

When shoulders come up short, extend the shoulder length on your screw

Shims for Keyed Shafts

Shims for Keyed Shafts

Notched or tabbed to fit keyed shafts with or without a key inserted

Shims for D-Profile Shafts

With a partially flat inside surface, shims won’t spin out of place on D-profile shafts

Shims for Dies

Restore your die to its original height for clean cuts in metal stamping

Finish-Your-Own Shims

Finish-Your-Own Shims

Punch a hole to create a custom ID for uncommon shaft, arbor, and fastener sizes

Shim Assortments

Shim Assortments

Keep multiple shim thicknesses on hand for precise aligning, spacing, and leveling

Shim Assortments for Shortening Screw Shoulders

Shim Assortments for Shortening Screw Shoulders

Customize your shoulder lengths by keeping multiple shoulder-shortening shim sizes on hand

Shim Assortments for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

Shim Assortments for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

Customize your shoulder lengths by keeping multiple shoulder-lengthening shim sizes on hand

Shim Assortments for Keyed Shafts

Shim Assortments for Keyed Shafts

Keep multiple shim thicknesses on hand for keyed shafts and arbors that have a key inserted

Shim Assortments for D-Profile Shafts

Keep multiple shim thicknesses on hand that won’t spin out of place on D-profile shafts

Shim Assortments for Dies

Shim Assortments for Dies

Keep a variety of shim ODs on hand to fit various die sizes

Slotted Shims

Slotted Shims

Slip around mounting fasteners to align components and machinery without having to disassemble them

Multislotted Shims

Multislotted Shims

Streamline leveling machines and positioning arms with multiple, evenly spaced mounting fasteners

Multislotted Shim Assortments

Multislotted Shim Assortments

Keep various shim thicknesses on hand to level equipment with multiple, evenly spaced fasteners

Made-to-Order Shims

Made-to-Order Shims

Made-to-Order Shims

If you need a unique shim shape or size, we’ll precision cut it for you

Peel-Away Multilayer Made-to-Order Shims

Peel-Away Multilayer Made-to-Order Shims

If you need a unique peel-away shim shape or size, we’ll precision cut it for you

Other Products

Shim Stock

Cut into custom shapes to align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery

Spacers

Unthreaded to create space between two surfaces or objects, often to align them

Standoffs

Threaded to separate or connect parts as well as position components in assemblies

Drill Bushings

Fit in holes to guide drill bits and other cutting tools for precise and repeatable holes and cuts

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