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    Shape

    Performance

    Shims for Hinges

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Annotated, Inset. Shims. Slot, Sold Individually, For Hinges.
    Say goodbye to annoying sticking, binding, or rubbing doors. Slide these shims behind your door’s hinge leaf to align it in the jamb, restoring smooth opening and closing. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. They have a universal hole pattern, so all you need to measure is your hinge height, and they can be cut with a knife for a perfect fit.
    For Hinge
    Leaf Ht.
    Wd.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Color
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/2"1"0.035"-0.015" to 0.015"WhiteABS
    		18000000000000
    4"1 1/4"0.027"-0.023" to 0.023"GrayABS
    		1500000000000
    4 1/2"1 1/2"0.045"-0.015" to 0.015"BlackABS
    		1500000000000

    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
     

    Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Round End.

    Round End

    Best for filling large gaps, these thick shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time.
    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.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    1" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		9/16"13/16"PolystyreneBlueRound50000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		9/16"13/16"PolystyreneRedRound5000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		9/16"13/16"PolystyreneBlackRound5000000000000
     
    2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"7/16"
    		1/2"1 1/2"Polypropylene
    		BlueRound10000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"7/16"
    		1/2"1 1/2"Polypropylene
    		RedRound100000000000000
    0.1875"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"1 1/2"Polypropylene
    		OrangeRound500000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"7/16"
    		1/2"1 1/2"Polypropylene
    		BlackRound100000000000000
    0.5"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"1 1/2"ABS
    		BrownRound250000000000000
     
    2 3/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    		5/8"2 1/16"Polypropylene
    		BlueRound100000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    		5/8"2 1/16"Polypropylene
    		RedRound100000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    		5/8"2 1/16"Polypropylene
    		BlackRound50000000000000
     
    3" Lg. × 2 1/4" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"2 1/4"Polypropylene
    		BlueRound100000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"2 1/4"Polypropylene
    		RedRound100000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"2 1/4"Polypropylene
    		BlackRound50000000000000
     
    3" Lg. × 2 5/16" Wd.
    0.375"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		3/4"2 1/4"Polypropylene
    		WhiteRound10000000000000
     
    3 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.0313"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"PolystyreneGreenRound250000000000000
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"7/16"
    		1/2"3"Polypropylene
    		BlueRound100000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"7/16"
    		1/2"3"Polypropylene
    		RedRound100000000000000
    0.1875"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"Polypropylene
    		OrangeRound250000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"7/16"
    		1/2"3"Polypropylene
    		BlackRound50000000000000
    0.375"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"ABS
    		WhiteRound10000000000000
    0.5"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"Polypropylene
    		BrownRound10000000000000
     
    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"3"PolystyreneBlueRound1000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"3"PolystyreneRedRound10000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"3"PolystyreneBlackRound10000000000000
     

    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

    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

    Secure-Stack Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Secure Stack, Slot, Sold Individually.
    Snap these shims together and they’ll stay securely stacked to maintain alignment. Best for filling large gaps, they're commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneBlueRound2500000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneRedRound250000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"2 1/2"PolystyreneBlackRound250000000000000
     
    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		7/8"3"PolystyreneBlueRound250000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		7/8"3"PolystyreneRedRound2500000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		7/8"3"PolystyreneBlackRound2500000000000000
     

    Breakaway Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Slot, Sold Individually, Breakaway.
    Eliminate swapping out shims of varying lengths—break off the scored sections for the length you need. Best for filling large gaps, these shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    Color
    End
    Shape
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    2" to 3 1/2" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    		5/8"2 7/8"PolystyreneBlackTab16000000000000
     
    2" to 4 1/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    		5/8"3 9/16"PolystyreneBlackTab1600000000000
     
    2" to 4 3/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"9/16"
    		5/8"4 1/8"PolystyreneBlackTab1600000000000
     

    Heavy Duty Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Slot, Sold Individually, Heavy Duty.
    These thick shims keep their shape under heavy loads. Best for filling large gaps, they're often used to align hefty machinery, metal supply cabinets, and safes. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. Stronger than plastic, all are made of stainless steel and won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    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.
    Slot
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Material
    End
    Shape
    Each
    2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"1 1/2"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"1 1/2"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round00000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"1 1/2"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
     
    2 3/4" Lg. × 2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"5/8"
    		5/8"2"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round00000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"5/8"
    		5/8"2"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round00000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"5/8"
    		5/8"2"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
     
    3" Lg. × 2 1/4" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"2 1/4"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"2 1/4"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"3/4"
    		13/16"2 1/4"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
     
    3 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd.
    0.063"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
    0.125"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
    0.25"-0.032" to 0.032"1/2"
    		1/2"3"316 Stainless Steel
    		Round000000000000
     
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