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    Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually.
    Cut into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    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.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    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.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    Temper
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Type
    Form
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    150 mm Wide × 2,500 mm Long
    0.05-0.0025 to 0.0025Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K11000000
    0.1-0.005 to 0.005Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K1300000
    0.15-0.0075 to 0.0075Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K1500000
    0.2-0.01 to 0.01Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K1700000
    0.25-0.0125 to 0.0125Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K1900000
    0.3-0.015 to 0.015Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K2100000
    0.4-0.02 to 0.02Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K2300000
    0.5-0.025 to 0.025Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K2500000
    0.65-0.0325 to 0.0325Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K2700000
    0.8-0.04 to 0.04Full HardASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698RollMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		95085K2900000
     

    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.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to rust.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K38000000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K3900000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4100000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4900000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4200000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4300000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K5100000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4400000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K5200000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K5300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4500000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4600000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K5400000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K5500000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K4700000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K48000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K5600000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K1100000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K1200000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K1300000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K3100000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K1400000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"100.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K1500000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"70.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K3200000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"160.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K1600000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K3300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K34000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K17000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"310.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K18000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"210.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K35000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"310.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K36000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"470.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K19000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"620.002"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K21000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"420.003"SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet9720K37000000
     

    Made-to-Order Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Made-to-Order.
    If you need a unique shim shape or size, we’ll precision cut it for you. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, and machinery.
    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.
    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 1/8". 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.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    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
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Certificate Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Carbon Steel
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N249000000411885N265000000————0————0————0
    0.002"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25100000411885N26600000911885N2810000000411885N2950000000111885N3090000000
    0.003"-0.00015" to 0.00015"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25200000411885N26700000911885N282000000411885N296000000111885N311000000
    0.004"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25300000411885N26800000911885N283000000411885N297000000111885N312000000
    0.005"-0.00025" to 0.00025"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25400000411885N26900000911885N28400000411885N29800000111885N31300000
    0.006"-0.0003" to 0.0003"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25500000411885N27100000911885N28500000411885N29900000111885N31400000
    0.007"-0.00035" to 0.00035"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25600000411885N27200000911885N28600000411885N30100000111885N31500000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25700000411885N27300000911885N28700000411885N30200000111885N31600000
    0.009"-0.00045" to 0.00045"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25800000411885N27400000911885N28800000411885N30300000111885N31700000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N25900000411885N27500000911885N28900000411885N30400000111885N31800000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N26100000411885N27600000911885N29100000411885N30500000111885N31900000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.001"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N26200000411885N27700000911885N29200000411885N30600000111885N32100000
    0.025"-0.00125" to 0.00125"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N26300000411885N27800000911885N29300000411885N30700000111885N32200000
    0.031"-0.00155" to 0.00155"Rockwell B90ASTM A109Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N26400000411885N27900000911885N29400000411885N30800000111885N32300000
     

    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.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    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
    Mil. Spec.
    Certificate Type
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Carbon Steel
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"40.002"Rockwell B54Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N401000000411885N407000000911885N4140000000411885N4210000000111885N4270000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Rockwell B54Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N40200000411885N40800000911885N415000000411885N422000000111885N428000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Rockwell B54Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N403000000411885N409000000911885N416000000411885N423000000111885N429000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Rockwell B54Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N404000000411885N411000000911885N417000000411885N424000000111885N431000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Rockwell B54Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N405000000411885N412000000911885N418000000411885N425000000111885N432000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Rockwell B54Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Material Certificate
    		1611885N406000000411885N413000000911885N419000000411885N426000000111885N433000000
     
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