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    Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Adhesive-Back Shim Stock.
    Stick with confidence—a durable adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut the shim stock 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.
    Sheets—Shim stock comes in sheets that are flat packed.
    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.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    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.
    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.033"-0.001" to 0.001"0.031"0.002"AcrylicFull HardMaterial CertificateDigitalASTM A666Sheet00000000000000
     
    Super-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.033"-0.001" to 0.001"0.031"0.002"Acrylic—Material CertificateDigitalASTM A666Sheet0000000000000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.033"-0.003" to 0.003"0.031"0.002"Acrylic1/2 HardMaterial CertificateDigitalASTM B36Sheet0000000000000
     

    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.
    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.
    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.
    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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet0000000000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"100.003"—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698, SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
     
    Aluminum
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.033"-0.002" to 0.003"110.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet000000000000
     
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