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    Peel-Away Multilayer Shim Stock

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually, Peel Away, 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
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Type
    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"100.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K4400000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K5200000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K4500000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K5300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K54000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K46000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K47000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K55000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K56000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K48000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K49000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"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"100.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K14000000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K23000000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K15000000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K24000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K25000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K16000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K37000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K26000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K27000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K18000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9718K19000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"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"100.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4300000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5100000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4400000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5200000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4500000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4600000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5400000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K5500000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K4700000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K48000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"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"100.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1500000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3200000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K1600000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K3300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K34000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K17000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K18000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K35000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K36000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K19000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K21000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9720K37000000
     
    Aluminum
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7200000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7300000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7400000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6400000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7500000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7600000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6500000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7700000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6600000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6700000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7800000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7900000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6800000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K6900000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K8100000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"410.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K7100000
    0.125"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K8200000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.187"-0.003" to 0.018"620.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K61000000
    0.25"-0.005" to 0.025"830.003"Extra 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"100.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1500000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K1600000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K17000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K18000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K19000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K21000000
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K13100000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K7200000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K73000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K74000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K75000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9521K76000000
     
    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"20.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N11000000
    0.01"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N1200000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N13000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N14000000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N15000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"230.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N16000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"300.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N17000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"460.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N18000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"610.002"ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    Paper
    3126N19000000
     

    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.
    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.
    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
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Certificate Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Aluminum
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Material Certificate
    1611885N434000000411885N441000000911885N4470000000411885N4540000000111885N4610000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Material Certificate
    1611885N43500000411885N44200000911885N448000000411885N455000000111885N462000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Material Certificate
    1611885N43600000411885N44300000911885N449000000411885N456000000111885N463000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Material Certificate
    1611885N43700000411885N44400000911885N451000000411885N457000000111885N464000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Material Certificate
    1611885N438000000411885N445000000911885N452000000411885N458000000111885N465000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Material Certificate
    1611885N439000000411885N446000000911885N453000000411885N459000000111885N466000000
     
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