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    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Peel Away, Sold Individually, Multilayer.
    Fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. Cut the shim stock into custom shapes that suit your needs. It's made of layers of material bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the created shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Aluminum—An alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but less hard so it may not retain its shape. One-third the weight of steel, it's often used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Polyimide—Originally designed for military aircraft, it’s used in everything from aerospace to electronics where weight, electrical insulation, and precision are vital.
    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
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Temper
    Rating
    Type
    Form
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K41000000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K4200000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K5100000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K4300000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K4400000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"60.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K5200000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K4500000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K5300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"150.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K54000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K46000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K47000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"190.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K55000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"280.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K56000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K48000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K49000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"380.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K57000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K1100000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K12000000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K22000000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K13000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K14000000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"60.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K23000000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K15000000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K24000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"150.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K25000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K16000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K37000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"190.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K26000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"280.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K27000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K18000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K19000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"380.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K28000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3800000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3900000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4100000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4900000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4200000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4300000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"60.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5100000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4400000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5200000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"150.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4500000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4600000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"190.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5400000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"280.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5500000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4700000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K48000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"380.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5600000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1100000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1200000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1300000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3100000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1400000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1500000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"60.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3200000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K16000000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"150.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K34000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K17000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K18000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"190.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K35000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"280.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K36000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K19000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K21000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"380.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K37000000
     
    Aluminum
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7200000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7300000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7400000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6400000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7500000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7600000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6500000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7700000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6600000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6700000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7800000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7900000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6800000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6900000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K8100000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7100000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K8200000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.187"-0.003" to 0.018"620.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K61000000
    0.25"-0.005" to 0.025"830.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K62000000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 24" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1100000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1200000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K3300000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1400000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1500000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1600000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K17000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K18000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K19000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K21000000
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K7100000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K7200000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K73000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K74000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K75000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K76000000
     
    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"20.004"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N11000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N1200000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N13000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N14000000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N15000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"230.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N16000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"300.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N17000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"460.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N18000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"610.002"Material CertificatePaperASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet3126N19000000
     

    Peel-Away Multilayer Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Peel Away, Multilayer, Round.
    Fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. These shims are made of metal layers bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, all of these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, and machinery.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Aluminum—These shims are an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but aren't as hard so they may not retain their shape as well. One-third the weight of steel, they’re commonly used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID Tolerance
    OD Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Mil.
    Spec.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A221000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22200000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22300000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22400000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22500000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22600000
    0.125"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22700000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.125"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22800000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.125"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Rockwell B75ASTM A66690902A22900000
     
    Aluminum
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not Rated92850A4000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not Rated92850A6000000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not Rated92850A4050000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not Rated92850A60500000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not Rated92850A41000000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not Rated92850A81000000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not Rated92850A62500000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not Rated92850A82500000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not Rated92850A84000000
     
    Brass
     
    0.135" ID × 0.234" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not Rated90805A1560000
     
    0.193" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not Rated90805A1570000
     
    0.255" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not Rated90805A1580000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16100000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18100000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16200000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18200000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16300000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18300000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A21300000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16400000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18400000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A21400000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16500000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18500000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A21500000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16600000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18600000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A21600000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A16800000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A18800000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A21800000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.032"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"160.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A17100000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"310.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A19100000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.01" to 0.01"620.002"Not RatedASTM B36, SAE AMS-DTL-22499MIL-S-569790805A22100000
     

    Peel-Away Multilayer Made-to-Order Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Multilayer, Sold Individually, Made-to-Order, Peel Away.
    If you need a unique peel-away shim shape or size, we’ll precision cut it for you. Use these shims to fine-tune thickness without worrying about stacking multiple shims. They're made of metal layers bonded with adhesive—peel off the layers with a utility knife until you reach your desired thickness. To make peeling easier, warm the shims to soften the adhesive. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, all of these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, and machinery.
    Send your dimensioned DWG, DXF, IGES, or STEP file to sales@mcmaster.com. Please leave at least 1/8" wall between shim edge and holes. Minimum hole size is 1/4". Shims should be no smaller than 1" × 1" square or 1" OD. Maximum shim dimension is the largest overall length, width, or diameter of your custom shim.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Aluminum—These shims are an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but aren't as hard so they may not retain their shape as well. One-third the weight of steel, they’re commonly used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    Material Certificate—Shims include a report with a traceable lot number.
    2" × 2" Maximum
    Shim Size
    5" × 5" Maximum
    Shim Size
    7" × 7" Maximum
    Shim Size
    11" × 11" Maximum
    Shim Size
    23" × 23" Maximum
    Shim Size
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    Thk. Tolerance
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Rockwell B80Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N3670000000411885N3740000000911885N3810000000411885N3870000000111885N3940000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Rockwell B80Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N368000000411885N375000000911885N382000000411885N388000000111885N395000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Rockwell B80Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N369000000411885N376000000911885N383000000411885N389000000111885N396000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Rockwell B80Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N371000000411885N377000000911885N384000000411885N391000000111885N397000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Rockwell B80Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N372000000411885N378000000911885N385000000411885N392000000111885N398000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Rockwell B80Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N373000000411885N379000000911885N38600000000411885N39300000000111885N39900000000
     
    Carbon Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N40100000411885N40700000911885N414000000411885N421000000111885N427000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N40200000411885N40800000911885N415000000411885N422000000111885N428000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N403000000411885N409000000911885N416000000411885N423000000111885N429000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N404000000411885N411000000911885N417000000411885N424000000111885N431000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N405000000411885N412000000911885N418000000411885N425000000111885N432000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N406000000411885N413000000911885N419000000411885N426000000111885N433000000
     
    Aluminum
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-224991611885N43400000411885N44100000911885N447000000411885N454000000111885N461000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-224991611885N43500000411885N44200000911885N448000000411885N455000000111885N462000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-224991611885N43600000411885N44300000911885N449000000411885N456000000111885N463000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-224991611885N43700000411885N44400000911885N451000000411885N457000000111885N464000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-224991611885N43800000411885N44500000911885N452000000411885N458000000111885N465000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-224991611885N439000000411885N446000000911885N453000000411885N459000000111885N466000000
     
    Brass
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B361611885N467000000411885N474000000911885N481000000411885N487000000111885N494000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B361611885N468000000411885N475000000911885N482000000411885N488000000111885N495000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B361611885N469000000411885N476000000911885N483000000411885N489000000111885N496000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B361611885N471000000411885N477000000911885N484000000411885N491000000111885N497000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B361611885N472000000411885N478000000911885N485000000411885N492000000111885N498000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM B361611885N473000000411885N479000000911885N48600000000411885N49300000000111885N49900000000
     
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