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    Wide-Rim Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Wide Rim, 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.
    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
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A169000000
     
    9/16" ID × 1" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38596853A1750000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A18300000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20596853A19700000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20196853A2110000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38196853A2200000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20196853A2250000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20196853A2390000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"-0.01" to 0.01"-0.005" to 0.025"Rockwell B20196853A2530000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    1/2" ID × 7/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1210000
     
    9/16" ID × 1" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1220000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1230000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A4290000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1240000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A4300000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1250000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A43100000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A1260000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A43300000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A12700000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A12800000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097063A4360000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A12900000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A13000000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 3" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38597063A43800000
     
    1 5/8" ID × 2 3/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097063A1310000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597063A13200000
     
    2" ID × 3" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097063A13400000
     
    3" ID × 4 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38597063A13600000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    1/4" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A1200000
     
    3/8" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A1400000
     
    1/2" ID × 7/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2900000
     
    9/16" ID × 1" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A2950000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A3000000
     
    5/8" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A3050000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A3100000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A31500000
     
    7/8" ID × 1 3/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A32000000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A3300000
     
    1" ID × 2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B382597669A33500000
     
    1 1/8" ID × 1 3/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5110000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 1 7/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5120000
     
    1 1/4" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A3500000
     
    1 3/8" ID × 2 1/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5130000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 2 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5140000
     
    1 1/2" ID × 3" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38597669A5150000
     
    1 5/8" ID × 2 3/8" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5160000
     
    1 3/4" ID × 2 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B381097669A5170000
     
    2" ID × 3" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38597669A5180000
     
    3" ID × 4 1/4" OD
    0.075"-0.007" to 0.007"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38197669A5190000
     

    Slotted Shims

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Precision Adjust.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Sold Individually, Slot, Precision Adjust, 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
    Package
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Identification
    Type
    End
    Shape
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1" Lg. × 1" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AAA)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"1/4"
    		5/16"5/8"Rockwell B70LabeledTab97235K374000002097235K31500000097235K900000
     
    1 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AA)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"3/8"
    		7/16"61/64"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K16500002097235K0650000097235K90000
     
    2" Lg. × 2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"1/2"
    		9/16"1 9/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K710000209722K7010000097235K9150000
     
    2 1/2" Lg. × 2 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size BB)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"5/8"
    		11/16"1 19/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K32700002097235K3930000097235K9150000
     
    3" Lg. × 3" Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"3/4"
    		13/16"1 29/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K720000209722K7020000097235K930000
     
    4" Lg. × 4" Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"1 1/8"
    		1 3/16"2 19/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K730000209722K70300000097235K930000
     
    5" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"3 9/32"Rockwell B85LabeledTab9722K7400000209722K70400000097235K9450000
     
    6" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size DD)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"4 1/2"Rockwell B70LabeledTab97235K784000002097235K734000000———0
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size E)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"1 7/8"
    		1 15/16"4"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K166000002097235K06600000097235K960000
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size G)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"4 3/16"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K167000002097235K06700000097235K960000
     
    8" Lg. × 8" Wd. (Shim Trade Size H)
    0.075"-0.002" to 0.002"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"5 3/16"Rockwell B85LabeledTab97235K168000002097235K06800000097235K9850000
     

    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.
    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.
    Thk.
    Thk. Tolerance
    ID Tolerance
    OD Tolerance
    Min.
    Hardness
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1/4" ID × 3/8" OD
    0.075"-0.004" to 0.004"0" to 0.011"-0.002" to 0.002"Rockwell B70ASTM A240198126A91100000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.003" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B70ASTM A240197022A9050000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    3/8" ID × 5/8" OD
    0.075"-0.0073" to 0.0067"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B67—13088A8010000
     
    1/2" ID × 3/4" OD
    0.075"-0.0073" to 0.0067"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B67—13088A8020000
     
    5/8" ID × 1" OD
    0.075"-0.0073" to 0.0067"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B67—13088A8030000
     
    3/4" ID × 1 1/8" OD
    0.075"-0.0073" to 0.0067"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B67—13088A8040000
     
    1" ID × 1 1/2" OD
    0.075"-0.0073" to 0.0067"-0.005" to 0.005"-0.005" to 0.005"Rockwell B67—13088A8050000
     
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