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    Wide-Rim Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Wide Rim, Round, Sold Individually.
    Spread loads across a wider surface area than standard shims to minimize costly wear between components. 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.
    Highly 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.
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel—A common choice for areas with occasional exposure to moisture.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID Tolerance
    OD Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/2" ID × 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A100000000
     
    9/16" ID × 1" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38596853A1050000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A11100000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A12800000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A14100000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38596853A1500000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20196853A1550000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    1/2" ID × 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38106372N11100000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38106372N11200000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B3856372N11300000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.048"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B3856372N11400000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A2100000
     
    3/8" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A2200000
     
    1/2" ID × 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1100000
     
    9/16" ID × 1" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1110000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1120000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A4100000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1130000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A4110000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1140000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A4120000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1150000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A41400000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1160000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A11700000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A41700000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A11800000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A11900000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 3" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097063A4190000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A12000000
     
    2" ID × 3 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38597063A42300000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A1100000
     
    3/8" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A1300000
     
    1/2" ID × 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2000000
     
    9/16" ID × 1" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2050000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2100000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2150000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2200000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2250000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2300000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2400000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2070000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A5370000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A5380000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5390000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5410000
     
    2" ID × 3" OD
    0.048"-0.006" to 0.006"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38597669A5420000
     

    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    Tolerance
    OD Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A68600000
     
    5/16" ID × 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.002"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A90800000
     
    11/32" ID × 13/16" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A6890000
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A69100000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A6940000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A69700000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A70000000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A2401098126A70300000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A70600000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 5/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A70900000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A7120000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A71500000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240598126A71800000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240198126A7210000
     
    2" ID × 2 3/4" OD
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240198126A7240000
     

    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.
    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.
    Brass—Picked for its warm, polished look. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, it resists rusting in wet and outdoor areas.
    Polyimide—Originally designed for military aircraft, it’s used in everything from aerospace to electronics where weight, electrical insulation, and precision are vital.
    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.
    Thk. Tolerance
    No. of
    Layers
    Layer
    Thk.
    Temper
    Rating
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Type
    Form
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9718K540000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9718K46000000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9718K25000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9718K16000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet——9720K5300000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet——9720K4500000
     
    20" Wide × 24" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet——9720K34000000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"—SAE AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Sheet——9720K17000000
     
    Aluminum
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"160.003"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9574K6700000
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"Extra HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9574K7800000
     
    Brass
     
    8" Wide × 24" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9521K17000000
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"240.002"1/2 HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet——9521K73000000
     
    Polyimide
     
    12" Wide × 12" Long
    0.048"-0.002" to 0.005"230.002"—ASTM D5213, SAE AMS-DTL-22499SheetMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		3126N16000000
     

    Clamp Holding Washers

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Contains Border. Clamp Holding Washers.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Clamp Holding Washers.
    Use on clamps with open arms to keep the holding screw in place.
    302 Stainless Steel—302 stainless steel washers provide better corrosion resistance than steel washers.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Wd. of
    Flat
    Thk.
    Overall
    Ht.
    Washer
    Type
    Each
    Steel
    No. 8
    		0.172"0.438"5/16"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A4100000
    No. 10
    		0.203"0.563"3/8"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A420000
     
    302 Stainless Steel
    No. 8
    		0.172"0.438"5/16"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A480000
    No. 10
    		0.203"0.563"3/8"0.048"0.090"Angled Edge5147A490000
     

    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.
    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.
    Aluminum—These shims are an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but aren't as hard so they may not retain their shape as well. One-third the weight of steel, they’re commonly used in robotics and automation.
    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.
    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
    Specs. Met
    Mil. Spec.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Rockwell B80ASTM A240—1611885N3710000000411885N3770000000911885N3840000000411885N3910000000111885N3970000000
     
    Carbon Steel
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Rockwell B54—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-6981611885N404000000411885N411000000911885N417000000411885N424000000111885N431000000
     
    Aluminum
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Not RatedASTM B209, SAE AMS-DTL-22499—1611885N437000000411885N444000000911885N451000000411885N457000000111885N464000000
     
    Brass
    0.048"-0.0024" to 0.0024"240.002"Not RatedASTM B36—1611885N471000000411885N477000000911885N484000000411885N491000000111885N497000000
     

    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.
    Notch
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID
    ID
    Tolerance
    OD
    OD Tolerance
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    For 1" Diameter Shafts
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"1"0" to 0.011"1 1/2"-0.002" to 0.002"1/4"3/32"Rockwell B80598116A533000000
     
    For 1 1/4" Diameter Shafts
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"1 1/4"0" to 0.011"1 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"5/16"1/8"Rockwell B80598116A53600000
     
    For 1 1/2" Diameter Shafts
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"1 1/2"0" to 0.011"2 1/8"-0.002" to 0.002"3/8"5/32"Rockwell B80598116A53900000
     
    For 2" Diameter Shafts
    0.048"-0.0035" to 0.0035"2"0" to 0.011"2 3/4"-0.002" to 0.002"1/2"3/16"Rockwell B80598116A54200000
     
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