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    Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold Individually.
    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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these shims won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    Color-Coded Plastic—These shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time. Softer than metal, they won't mar delicate surfaces and they will never rust.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    Tolerance
    OD Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/32" ID × 7/64" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A901000000
     
    3/64" ID × 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A92100000
     
    1/16" ID × 5/32" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A94100000
     
    5/64" ID × 5/32" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A10100000
     
    3/32" ID × 13/64" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A20100000
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A30100000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A0110000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A40100000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A0120000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A50100000
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A11600000
     
    5/16" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A60100000
     
    11/32" ID × 13/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1190000
     
    3/8" ID × 9/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A70100000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A1230000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——2599040A80100000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A1260000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A1290000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A13200000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A1350000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1380000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 5/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401098126A14100000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1440000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1470000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1510000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1550000
     
    2" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240598126A1590000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A8640000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A8650000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401097022A12100000
     
    5/16" ID × 19/32" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A6070000
     
    11/32" ID × 13/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1240000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1280000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1320000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1360000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1390000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1430000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A14700000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1510000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1550000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70—ASTM A240597022A1590000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——53088A1340000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——53088A1350000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A1190000
     
    11/32" ID × 13/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A7010000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A1210000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A1220000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A1230000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A12400000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A12500000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A12600000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 5/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A12700000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A12800000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A12900000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A13100000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——103088A13200000
     
    2" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0003" to 0.0003"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B65——53088A13300000
     
    Brass
     
    3/32" ID × 13/64" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A2010000
     
    1/8" ID × 3/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A3010000
     
    3/16" ID × 1/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A4010000
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A50100000
     
    5/16" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A60100000
     
    3/8" ID × 9/16" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A70100000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"0" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70——1093268A80100000
     
    Color-Coded Plastic
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A10500000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A18500000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A25500000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A32500000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A46500000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A61000000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A75000000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A82000000
     
    2" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"0" to 0.015"-0.005" to 0.005"—Amber—1098090A89000000
     

    Slotted Shims

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shims. Precision Adjust, Slot, Sold Individually.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Precision Adjust, Slot, Sold Individually, Tab End.

    Tab End

    Slip these shims around existing mounting fasteners to precisely align and level components such as pumps, compressors, and gearboxes with motors, all without disassembling them. They’re also good for leveling machines on uneven surfaces. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are either labeled with their thickness so there's no need to measure or color coded by thickness to quickly spot the right size.
    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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Insertion Tools—Ease shim insertion and removal, keeping your fingers clear in the process.
    Shims
    Insertion Tools
    Slot
    Each
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Identification
    Type
    End
    Shape
    1-9
    10-Up
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1" Lg. × 1" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AAA)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"1/4"
    		5/16"5/8"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K361000000000097235K900000
     
    1 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AA)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"3/8"
    		7/16"61/64"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K1210000000097235K90000
     
    2" Lg. × 2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"1/2"
    		9/16"1 9/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K210000000097235K9150000
     
    2 1/2" Lg. × 2 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size BB)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"5/8"
    		11/16"1 19/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K2610000000097235K9150000
     
    3" Lg. × 3" Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"3/4"
    		13/16"1 29/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K220000000097235K930000
     
    4" Lg. × 4" Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"1 1/8"
    		1 3/16"2 19/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K230000000097235K930000
     
    5" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"3 9/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K240000000097235K9450000
     
    6" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size DD)
    0.001"-0.0005" to 0.0005"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"4 1/2"Rockwell C42LabeledTab97235K77100000000———0
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size E)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"1 7/8"
    		1 15/16"4"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K1220000000097235K960000
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size G)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"4 3/16"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K1230000000097235K960000
     
    8" Lg. × 8" Wd. (Shim Trade Size H)
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"5 3/16"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K1240000000097235K9850000
     

    Shims for Keyed Shafts

    With a notch or tab, these shims fit snugly on keyed shafts to align and space gears, sprockets, and bearings. On keyed arbors, they’re often used to accurately space saw blades and cutters.
    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.
    Notch
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. For Keyed Shafts, Sold Individually, Round, Notch.
    Fit these shims around keyed shafts and arbors that have a key inserted. They’re often referred to as arbor spacers.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Notch
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    ID
    Tolerance
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1/2"0" to 0.011"3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"1/8"3/64"Rockwell B801098116A101000000
     
    For 3/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"3/4"0" to 0.011"1 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/16"5/64"Rockwell B801098116A10500000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    For 5/8" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"5/8"0" to 0.011"1"-0.002" to 0.002"3/16"1/16"Rockwell B84103088A5530000
     
    For 3/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"3/4"0" to 0.011"1 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/16"5/64"Rockwell B84103088A55400000
     
    For 7/8" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"7/8"0" to 0.011"1 3/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/16"5/64"Rockwell B84103088A55500000
     
    For 1" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1"0" to 0.011"1 1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"1/4"3/32"Rockwell B84103088A55600000
     
    For 1 1/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1 1/4"0" to 0.011"1 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"5/16"1/8"Rockwell B84103088A55800000
     
    For 1 1/2" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1 1/2"0" to 0.011"2 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/8"5/32"Rockwell B84103088A56100000
     

    Shims for D-Profile Shafts

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. For D-Profile Shafts, Sold Individually, Round.
    With a partially flat inside surface, these shims won’t spin out of position to precisely align and space components on D-profile shafts and arbors.
    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 environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    ID Tolerance
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    Flat
    Wd.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Carbon Steel
     
    For 3/8" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0.385"-0.01" to 0.01"5/8"-0.01" to 0.01"0.173"Rockwell B90592926A111000000
     
    For 1/2" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0.51"-0.01" to 0.01"3/4"-0.01" to 0.01"0.235"Rockwell B90592926A12100000
     
    For 5/8" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0.635"-0.01" to 0.01"1"-0.01" to 0.01"0.298"Rockwell B90592926A13100000
     
    For 3/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"0.76"-0.01" to 0.01"1 1/8"-0.01" to 0.01"0.36"Rockwell B90592926A14100000
     
    For 1" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1.01"-0.01" to 0.01"1 1/2"-0.01" to 0.01"0.485"Rockwell B90592926A15100000
     
    For 1 1/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1.26"-0.01" to 0.01"1 3/4"-0.01" to 0.01"0.61"Rockwell B90592926A16100000
     

    Finish-Your-Own Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold Individually, Finish-Your-Own.
    Punch a hole in these shims to create a custom ID for uncommon shaft, arbor, and fastener sizes. 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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Certificate Type
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T31000000
     
    3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T3200000
     
    1" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T3300000
     
    1 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T3400000
     
    2" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T3500000
     
    3" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T3600000
     
    4" OD
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"Rockwell C40Material CertificateASTM A66652895T3700000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3100000
     
    3/4" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3200000
     
    1" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3300000
     
    1 1/2" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3400000
     
    2" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3500000
     
    3" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3600000
     
    4" OD
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A10952904T3700000
     

    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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these shims won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Rockwell C42Material CertificateASTM A2401611885N172000000411885N187000000911885N2030000000411885N2180000000111885N2340000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Not RatedMaterial CertificateASTM A240, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-7661611885N10100000411885N11600000————0————0————0
     
    Carbon Steel
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Rockwell B90Material CertificateASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N24900000411885N26500000————0————0————0
     
    Brass
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Rockwell B60Material CertificateASTM B36, Fed. Spec. QQ-B-6131611885N32400000411885N33400000————0————0————0
     

    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.
    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.
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, it won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most 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.
    Copper—A good conductor of heat, it’s often used to install heat sinks. As our softest metal, it prevents component damage but may not retain its shape as well as other metals.
    Nickel—Often used in marine and water treatment applications, it won't break down from salt water and alkalis. It's also a good conductor of heat.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shim stock we offer, it stands up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. It also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Plastic—Softer than metal, it won't mar delicate surfaces and it will never 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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    Temper
    Rating
    Color
    Type
    Certificate
    Form
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906Sheet19784K62400000
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Sheet19011K9800000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666Roll12316K30300000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Roll19502K4100000
     
    6" Wide × 60" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906Roll19784K59400000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666Roll12316K30400000
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Roll153755K3100000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666Sheet12316K3070000
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Sheet19011K81200000
     
    10" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906Sheet19784K59500000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906Sheet19784K60600000
     
    12" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Roll19506K3100000
     
    12" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Roll19784K1200000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906Roll19784K58100000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Sheet19011K61100000
     
    24" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5906, SAE AMS5913Roll19784K8100000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Sheet12317K30400000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Roll19548K20100000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Roll19548K71100000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.00008" to 0.00008"——Material CertificatePaperSAE AMS5524Sheet12317K5100000
     
    10" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Sheet12317K29100000
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Sheet12317K29600000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Sheet12317K28700000
     
    12" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Roll19548K30100000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM A240, ASTM A666, SAE AMS5507, SAE AMS5524Roll19548K72100000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    6" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A109Sheet19011K1770000
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A109Sheet19011K1520000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaper—Roll19500K57300000
     
    6" Wide × 60" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaper—Roll19500K58500000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaper—Roll19500K10100000
     
    6" Wide × 180" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaper—Roll19500K60500000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A109Sheet19011K2110000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaper—Roll19500K60300000
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM A109Sheet19011K15800000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B209Roll19708K5100000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"Full Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B209Roll19708K1100000
     
    Brass
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1/2 Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B36Roll19504K32100000
     
    6" Wide × 60" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1/2 Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B36Roll19504K4100000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1/2 Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B36Roll19501K3100000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1/2 Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B36Sheet19011K8210000
     
    12" Wide × 120" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"1/2 Hard—Material CertificatePaperASTM B36Roll19299K4100000
     
    Copper
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM B152Roll19709K8300000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM B152Roll19709K1100000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"——Material CertificatePaperASTM B152Sheet19014K1690000
     
    Nickel
     
    6" Wide × 25" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"——Material CertificatePaperASTM B160, ASTM B162, ASTM B163Roll19707K7100000
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.00005" to 0.00005"——Material CertificatePaperASTM B160, ASTM B162, ASTM B163Roll19707K11000000
     
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll11192N5010000
     
    6" Wide × 100" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll11192N52400000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet11192N110000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll11192N230000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0001" to 0.0001"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll11192N3500000
     
    Plastic
     
    5" Wide × 20" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"—Amber———Sheet19513K120000
     
    10" Wide × 20" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"—Amber———Sheet19513K270000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"—Amber———Sheet19513K11200000
     
    20" Wide × 20" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"—Amber———Sheet19513K4600000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"—Amber———Sheet19513K14300000
    0.001"-0.0002" to 0.0002"—Amber———Roll19513K6200000
     
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