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    280 Products

    Heavy Duty Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Taper.
    Align heavy machinery. Originally designed for leveling leaf springs on pick-up trucks, these aluminum shims are stronger than plastic and wood shims. Wedge them under your machine’s feet until you reach the desired level—no need to stack multiple flat shims. Ridges grip surfaces to prevent these shims from sliding, while also facilitating small adjustments. To secure them in place, drive a screw through the center mounting hole.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Material
    Each
    5"2"1/8"5/16"1/2"6063 Aluminum
    000000000000000

    Tapered Shims

    Wedge these angled shims into gaps to quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without stacking multiple flat shims.
    Wood
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Wood.
    Made of kiln-dried wood, these smooth shims resist molding and rotting. All are hand sorted for quality but may split when nailed or screwed. Easily snap off any excess to get the length you need.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/2"1"1/16"3/16"SmoothWood5000000000000
    6"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood90000000000
    8"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood1200000000000
    12"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood4200000000000
     
    Composite
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Composite.
    More durable than traditional wood shims, these are less likely to split when nailed or screwed. They will not mold or rot. All are scored to easily snap off any excess to get the length you need.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Score
    Interval
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/8"CompositeBeige12000000000000
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/2"CompositeBeige120000000000
     
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Plastic.
    These shims won't degrade when exposed to moisture or chemicals. They're also naturally mold and rot resistant. All are ribbed to grip surfaces and keep these shims from sliding, while also facilitating small adjustments. Trim any excess with a utility knife to get the length you need.
    Flexible—These shims conform to uneven surfaces but are not as precise as rigid shims. They're also easier to trim.
    Rigid—These durable shims maintain their shape, so they're more precise than flexible shims.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Flexible
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    Clear10000000000000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    White1000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    Clear20000000000000
     
    Rigid
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Black3000000000000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Clear1000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Clear20000000000000
     

    Leveling Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Leveling Washers.
    Image of Attribute. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Leveling Washers.
    Image of Specification. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Leveling Washers.
    Also known as spherical washers, these consist of a male and female washer that, when nested, swivel slightly to compensate for tolerance variations and uneven surfaces. They're good for die and fixturing applications.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel washers have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. These washers are the most corrosion-resistant option.
    Black-Oxide Steel—Black-oxide steel washers are mildly corrosion resistant in dry environments.
    Leveling Washers
    Replacement Male
    Leveling Washers
    Replacement Female
    Leveling Washers
    Male
    Female
    For Screw
    Size
    ID (A)
    OD (B)
    Radius
    ID (C)
    OD (D)
    Radius
    Thk. (E)
    Max. Angle
    of Correction
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Each
    Each
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    No. 4
    0.116"0.281"0.031"0.156"0.375"0.188" to 0.218"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    No. 6
    0.144"0.281"0.031"0.172"0.375"0.188" to 0.218"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    No. 8
    0.169"0.313"0.031"0.188"0.375"0.188" to 0.218"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    No. 10
    0.196"0.375"0.078"0.219"0.438"0.219" to 0.249"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.257"0.438"0.109"0.281"0.500"0.251" to 0.281"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.281"0.625"0.750"0.281"0.625"0.750"0.173" to 0.203"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.323"0.500"0.063"0.344"0.563"0.312" to 0.344"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.386"0.625"0.094"0.406"0.688"0.407" to 0.438"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.406"0.875"1.250"0.438"0.875"1.250"0.235" to 0.265"Rockwell B800000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    7/16"
    0.468"1.000"1.500"0.500"1.000"1.500"0.297" to 0.327"Rockwell B800000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.531"1.125"1.500"0.531"1.125"1.500"0.298" to 0.328"Rockwell B800000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.656"1.375"1.750"0.656"1.375"1.750"0.298" to 0.328"Rockwell B800000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"
    0.781"1.625"2.250"0.781"1.625"2.250"0.360" to 0.390"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    7/8"
    0.937"1.750"2.500"0.968"1.750"2.500"0.360" to 0.390"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"2.750"1.093"2.000"2.750"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/8"
    1.187"2.250"3.000"1.250"2.250"3.000"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"
    1.312"2.500"3.000"1.375"2.500"3.000"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"
    1.562"2.875"3.500"1.625"2.875"3.500"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 5/8"
    1.687"3.250"3.500"1.750"3.250"3.500"0.673" to 0.703"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"
    1.812"3.250"3.500"1.875"3.250"3.500"0.673" to 0.703"Rockwell B80000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2"
    2.062"3.875"3.500"2.125"3.875"3.500"0.735" to 0.765"Rockwell B800000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M3
    3.2 mm9.5 mm7.0 mm3.6 mm9.5 mm3.2 mm to 3.8 mmRockwell B83000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M4
    4.3 mm9.5 mm7.0 mm4.9 mm9.5 mm3.2 mm to 3.8 mmRockwell B83000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M5
    5.3 mm11.1 mm7.5 mm6.0 mm11.1 mm3.7 mm to 4.3 mmRockwell B830000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M6
    6.4 mm12.0 mm9.0 mm7.1 mm12.0 mm3.8 mm to 4.4 mmNot RatedDIN 63190000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M8
    8.4 mm17.0 mm12.0 mm9.6 mm17.0 mm5.1 mm to 5.8 mmNot RatedDIN 63190000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M10
    10.5 mm21.0 mm15.0 mm12.0 mm21.0 mm6.1 mm to 6.7 mmNot RatedDIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M12
    13.0 mm24.0 mm17.0 mm14.2 mm24.0 mm7.7 mm to 8.2 mmNot RatedDIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M16
    17.0 mm30.0 mm22.0 mm19.0 mm30.0 mm9.1 mm to 9.8 mmNot RatedDIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M20
    21.0 mm36.0 mm27.0 mm23.2 mm36.0 mm11.4 mm to 11.9 mmNot RatedDIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M24
    25.0 mm44.0 mm32.0 mm28.0 mm44.0 mm14.7 mm to 15.4 mmNot RatedDIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M30
    31.0 mm56.0 mm41.0 mm35.0 mm56.0 mm18.6 mm to 19.4 mmNot RatedDIN 63190000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Steel
    M6
    6.4 mm12.0 mm9.0 mm7.1 mm12.0 mm3.8 mm to 4.4 mmRockwell C52DIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M8
    8.4 mm17.0 mm12.0 mm9.6 mm17.0 mm5.1 mm to 5.8 mmRockwell C52DIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M10
    10.5 mm21.0 mm15.0 mm12.0 mm21.0 mm6.1 mm to 6.7 mmRockwell C52DIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M12
    13.0 mm24.0 mm17.0 mm14.2 mm24.0 mm7.7 mm to 8.2 mmRockwell C52DIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M16
    17.0 mm30.0 mm22.0 mm19.0 mm30.0 mm9.1 mm to 9.8 mmRockwell C52DIN 63190000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M20
    21.0 mm36.0 mm27.0 mm23.2 mm36.0 mm11.4 mm to 11.9 mmRockwell C52DIN 63190000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M24
    25.0 mm44.0 mm32.0 mm28.0 mm44.0 mm14.7 mm to 15.4 mmRockwell C52DIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M30
    31.0 mm56.0 mm41.0 mm35.0 mm56.0 mm18.6 mm to 19.4 mmRockwell C52DIN 6319000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel
    No. 4
    0.116"0.281"0.031"0.156"0.375"0.188" to 0.218"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    No. 6
    0.144"0.281"0.031"0.172"0.375"0.188" to 0.218"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    No. 8
    0.169"0.313"0.031"0.188"0.375"0.188" to 0.218"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    No. 10
    0.196"0.375"0.078"0.219"0.438"0.219" to 0.249"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.257"0.438"0.109"0.281"0.500"0.251" to 0.281"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/4"
    0.281"0.625"0.750"0.281"0.625"0.750"0.173" to 0.203"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.323"0.500"0.063"0.344"0.563"0.312" to 0.344"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.386"0.625"0.094"0.406"0.688"0.407" to 0.438"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.406"0.875"1.250"0.438"0.875"1.250"0.235" to 0.265"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    7/16"
    0.468"1.000"1.500"0.500"1.000"1.500"0.297" to 0.327"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.531"1.125"1.500"0.531"1.125"1.500"0.298" to 0.328"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.656"1.375"1.750"0.656"1.375"1.750"0.298" to 0.328"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    3/4"
    0.781"1.625"2.250"0.781"1.625"2.250"0.360" to 0.390"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    7/8"
    0.938"1.750"2.500"0.969"1.750"2.500"0.360" to 0.390"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"2.750"1.094"2.000"2.750"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell C250000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/8"
    1.188"2.250"3.000"1.250"2.250"3.000"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell C250000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/4"
    1.312"2.500"3.000"1.375"2.500"3.000"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 1/2"
    1.562"2.875"3.000"1.625"2.875"3.000"0.485" to 0.515"Rockwell C25000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 5/8"
    1.687"3.250"3.500"1.750"3.250"3.500"0.673" to 0.703"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    1 3/4"
    1.812"3.250"3.500"1.875"3.250"3.500"0.673" to 0.703"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    2"
    2.062"3.875"3.500"2.125"3.875"3.500"0.735" to 0.765"Rockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M3
    3.2 mm9.5 mm7.0 mm3.6 mm9.5 mm3.2 mm to 3.8 mmRockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M4
    4.3 mm9.5 mm7.0 mm4.9 mm9.5 mm3.2 mm to 3.8 mmRockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M5
    5.3 mm11.1 mm7.5 mm6.0 mm11.1 mm3.7 mm to 4.3 mmRockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    M14
    15.0 mm28.5 mm20.0 mm16.5 mm28.5 mm8.2 mm to 8.8 mmRockwell C48000000000000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Leveling Washers for I-Beams

    Image of ProductInUse. Mounted on an I-Beam. Front orientation. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for I-Beams.

    Mounted

    on an

    I-Beam

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for I-Beams.
    Commonly called beveled washers, these are tapered to fit inside an I-beam's flange to provide a parallel bearing surface.
    Black-Oxide Iron—Black-oxide iron washers have a matte-black finish that prevents corrosion in dry environments.
    Galvanized Iron—Galvanized iron washers are corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    Aluminum—Aluminum washers are lightweight and corrosion resistant in wet environments.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—18-8 stainless steel washers have good chemical resistance and may be mildly magnetic. These washers are the most corrosion-resistant option.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel washers are coated for corrosion resistance in wet environments.
    Galvanized Steel—Galvanized steel washers are ten times more corrosion resistant than zinc-plated washers.
    Thk.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Iron
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B8325000000000000000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.312"0.141"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B832500000000000000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B832500000000000000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    7/8"
    0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    1 1/8"
    1.250"2.250"0.625"0.281"Rockwell B8310000000000000
    1 1/4"
    1.375"2.250"0.719"0.312"Rockwell B8310000000000000
    1 1/2"
    1.625"3.000"0.810"0.310"Rockwell C35100000000000000
     
    Black-Oxide Iron
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B83100000000000000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.313"0.141"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B83500000000000000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B83500000000000000
    7/8"
    0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B8310000000000000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B8310000000000000
    1 1/4"
    1.344"2.250"0.719"0.313"Rockwell B8310000000000000
     
    Galvanized Iron
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Rockwell B832500000000000000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.313"0.141"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B831000000000000000
    7/8"
    0.938"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83500000000000000
    1"
    1.062"2.000"0.562"0.219"Rockwell B83500000000000000
    1 1/8"
    1.188"2.250"0.625"0.281"Rockwell B8310000000000000
    1 1/4"
    1.344"2.250"0.719"0.313"Rockwell B8310000000000000
     
    Aluminum
    1/4"
    0.312"0.688"0.219"0.078"Not Rated50000000000000
    5/16"
    0.375"1.000"0.250"0.094"Not Rated500000000000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.344"0.156"Not Rated500000000000000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Not Rated500000000000000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.406"0.156"Not Rated500000000000000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Not Rated500000000000000
     
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    1/4"
    0.312"0.875"0.250"0.125"Rockwell B45500000000000000
    5/16"
    0.375"0.875"0.250"0.125"Rockwell B45500000000000000
    3/8"
    0.438"1.250"0.312"0.125"Rockwell B4510000000000000
    1/2"
    0.562"1.250"0.344"0.156"Rockwell B4510000000000000
    5/8"
    0.688"1.500"0.375"0.125"Rockwell B45100000000000000
    3/4"
    0.812"1.500"0.469"0.219"Rockwell B45100000000000000
    M8
    9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M10
    11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M12
    14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M16
    18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M20
    22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435100000000000000
    M24
    26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435100000000000000
     
    Steel
    1/2"
    0.546"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38500000000000000
    5/8"
    0.702"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38500000000000000
    3/4"
    0.827"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38500000000000000
    7/8"
    0.952"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38500000000000000
    1"
    1.140"1.750"0.445"0.180"Rockwell C38500000000000000
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M8
    9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M10
    11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M12
    14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M16
    18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M20
    22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 435500000000000000
    M24
    26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
     
    Galvanized Steel
    M8
    9.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 4351000000000000000
    M10
    11.0 mm22.0 mm4.6 mm1.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 43550000000000000
    M12
    14.0 mm26.0 mm6.2 mm2.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43550000000000000
    M16
    18.0 mm32.0 mm7.5 mm2.5 mmRockwell B52DIN 435500000000000000
    M20
    22.0 mm40.0 mm9.2 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
    M24
    26.0 mm56.0 mm10.8 mm3.0 mmRockwell B52DIN 43510000000000000
     

    Slotted Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Taper, Sold Individually, Slot.
    Quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without unfastening existing mounting fasteners or stacking multiple flat shims. Just wedge these shims into gaps until you reach your desired level. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Material
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/4"1 7/16"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneWhiteASTM D78520000000000000000
    3 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneBlack2500000000000000

    Leveling Washers for U-Channels

    Image of ProductInUse. Side1 orientation. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for U-Channels.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Leveling Washers. Leveling Washers for U-Channels.
    Tapered to fit in a U-channel, these washers create a parallel bearing surface.
    Zinc-Plated Steel—Zinc-plated steel washers are coated for corrosion resistance in wet environments.
    Thk.,
    mm
    For Screw
    Size
    ID,
    mm
    Lg.,
    mm
    Wd.,
    mm
    (A)
    (B)
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Zinc-Plated Steel
    M8
    9.022.022.03.82.0Rockwell B56DIN 43410000000000000000
    M10
    11.022.022.03.82.0Rockwell B56DIN 4341000000000000000
    M12
    14.030.026.04.92.5Rockwell B56DIN 43450000000000000
    M16
    18.036.032.05.93.0Rockwell B56DIN 434500000000000000
    M20
    22.044.040.07.03.5Rockwell B56DIN 43410000000000000
     
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