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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
    Type
    Form
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    Carbon Steel
     
    150 mm Wide × 2,500 mm Long
    0.05-0.0025 to 0.0025Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll00000000000000
    0.1-0.005 to 0.005Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.15-0.0075 to 0.0075Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.2-0.01 to 0.01Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.25-0.0125 to 0.0125Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.3-0.015 to 0.015Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.4-0.02 to 0.02Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.5-0.025 to 0.025Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.65-0.0325 to 0.0325Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
    0.8-0.04 to 0.04Full HardMaterial CertificatePaperASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
     

    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 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 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"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"60.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"150.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"190.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"280.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"380.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.006"-0.0005" to 0.001"30.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.008"-0.0005" to 0.001"40.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0015"50.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.015"-0.001" to 0.0015"50.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.016"-0.001" to 0.0015"80.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.002"90.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.021"-0.001" to 0.002"60.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.032"-0.002" to 0.003"150.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"150.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"220.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.062"-0.002" to 0.006"280.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.063"-0.002" to 0.006"190.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.093"-0.003" to 0.009"280.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.094"-0.003" to 0.009"430.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.124"-0.003" to 0.012"560.002"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
    0.126"-0.003" to 0.012"380.003"Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     

    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 1/4". 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
    Min.
    Hardness
    Certificate Type
    Specs. Met
    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 B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698160000000000000004000000000000000————0————0————0
    0.002"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000004000000000000000010000000000000000
    0.003"-0.00015" to 0.00015"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000040000000000000001000000000000000
    0.004"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.005"-0.00025" to 0.00025"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.006"-0.0003" to 0.0003"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.007"-0.00035" to 0.00035"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.008"-0.0004" to 0.0004"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.009"-0.00045" to 0.00045"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.01"-0.0005" to 0.0005"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.015"-0.00075" to 0.00075"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.02"-0.001" to 0.001"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.025"-0.00125" to 0.00125"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
    0.031"-0.00155" to 0.00155"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000400000000000000100000000000000
     

    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
    Certificate Type
    Specs. Met
    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 B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-698160000000000000004000000000000000900000000000000004000000000000000010000000000000000
    0.016"-0.0008" to 0.0008"80.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-6981600000000000000400000000000000900000000000000040000000000000001000000000000000
    0.032"-0.0016" to 0.0016"160.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-698160000000000000004000000000000000900000000000000040000000000000001000000000000000
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-698160000000000000004000000000000000900000000000000040000000000000001000000000000000
    0.062"-0.0031" to 0.0031"320.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-698160000000000000004000000000000000900000000000000040000000000000001000000000000000
    0.124"-0.0062" to 0.0062"620.002"Rockwell B54Material CertificateFed. Spec. QQ-S-698160000000000000004000000000000000900000000000000040000000000000001000000000000000
     
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