Stainless Steel Shims | McMaster-Carr

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Shims

Round Shims

Shims

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

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 Ball Bearing Outer Rings

Shims for Ball Bearing Outer Rings

Spread load between multiple bearings to boost their efficiency on shafts

Wide-Rim Shims

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

Shims for Keyed Shafts

Shims for Keyed Shafts

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

Shims for Ball Bearing Housings

Shims for Ball Bearing Housings

Secure bearings in stamped, molded, or worn housings

Peel-Away Multilayer Shims

Peel-Away Multilayer Shims

Peel off the layers until you reach your desired thickness

Slotted Shims

Slotted Shims

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

Slotted Shim Assortments

Slotted Shim Assortments

Keep multiple shim thicknesses on hand to align components and machinery without disassembling them

Heavy Duty Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

Heavy Duty Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

Keep their shape under heavy loads to fill large gaps for aligning hefty machinery, cabinets, and safes

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

Washers

Nearly every size and shape imaginable, from flat washers to clipped to curved

Lock Washers

Resist vibration to prevent fasteners from loosening

Spacers

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

Padlock Shims

Slide between the shackle and body to open padlocks that are damaged or missing keys

Leveling Washers

Leveling Washers

Curved or tapered to compensate for uneven mounting surfaces

Sealing Washers

Sealing Washers

Prevent fluids from leaking around fasteners

Finishing Washers

Finishing Washers

Screw heads sit flush to prevent snagging and to create a neat, finished appearance

Fastener Assortments

Fastener Assortments

Keep a variety of common screws, nuts, and washers on hand

Thread Adapters

Thread Adapters

Join threads of a different type, size, and gender

Standoffs

Separate, position, or connect components in assemblies

Bearing Lock Washers

Bearing Lock Washers

Lock bearing nuts in place to prevent loosening due to vibration

Clamp Holding Washers

Clamp Holding Washers

Replace worn washers on open-arm toggle clamps to keep holding screws in place

Drill Bushings

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

Electrical Enclosure Fasteners

Electrical Enclosure Fasteners

Mount components to your enclosure without worrying about leaks

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