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    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.
    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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    Aluminum
     
    24" Wide × 24" Long
    0.187"-0.003" to 0.018"620.003"Full HardSAE AMS-DTL-22499Sheet9574K610000000
     

    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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AA)
    0.187"-0.01" to 0.01"3/8"
    		7/16"61/64"Rockwell B70LabeledTab97235K411000000497235K43100000097235K900000
     
    2" Lg. × 2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.187"-0.01" to 0.01"1/2"
    		9/16"1 9/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K6140000049722K6110000097235K9150000
     
    2 1/2" Lg. × 2 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size BB)
    0.187"-0.01" to 0.01"5/8"
    		11/16"1 19/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab97235K41700000497235K4370000097235K9150000
     
    3" Lg. × 3" Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.187"-0.01" to 0.01"3/4"
    		13/16"1 29/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K7210000049722K7310000097235K930000
     
    4" Lg. × 4" Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.187"-0.01" to 0.01"1 1/8"
    		1 3/16"2 19/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K7240000049722K7340000097235K930000
     
    5" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.187"-0.01" to 0.01"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"3 9/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K7270000049722K73700000097235K9450000
     

    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.
    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.
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    Carbon Steel
     
    2" ID × 3" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Not Rated197063A57000000
     
    2 1/2" ID × 3 1/2" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Not Rated197063A5750000
     
    2 3/4" ID × 3 3/4" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Not Rated197063A5800000
     
    3" ID × 4" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Not Rated197063A5850000
     
    Zinc-Plated Carbon Steel
     
    2" ID × 3" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38197669A5330000
     
    2 1/2" ID × 3 1/2" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38197669A5340000
     
    2 3/4" ID × 3 3/4" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38197669A5350000
     
    3" ID × 4" OD
    0.187"-0.017" to 0.003"0.01" to 0.025"-0.01" to 0.01"Rockwell B38197669A5360000
     

    Insulating Sleeve Washers

    Cover screw threads to stop electrical current in its tracks and prevent short circuits. These washers create a barrier between the screw threads and the mating surface when mounted in through holes. This barrier also extends the life of your assembly by preventing galvanic corrosion, which is when two different metals rust more quickly due to contact with each other.
    Flat Edge
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Insulating Washers. Insulating Sleeve Washers, Flat Edge.
    The flat edge distributes weight evenly to take pressure off screw heads.
    Nylon—Our most versatile insulating washers, these block unwanted current in everything from switches and circuit breakers to control panels and electric motors.
    Extra-High-Temperature Ceramic—Our most heat-resistant washers and the best electrical insulators. These won't melt or become brittle at blistering temperatures up to 1,700° F, making them perfect for ovens, kilns, and furnaces. Ceramic may crack or dent if subjected to hard bumps, however, so these washers are not recommended for high-vibration applications.
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    Nylon
    1/2"
    		0.250"0.718"0.515"1.125"0.187"0.437"-40180Off-White2591145A296000000
     
    Extra-High-Temperature Ceramic
    No. 6
    		0.250"0.281"0.150"0.500"0.187"0.437"Not Rated1,700Off-White592107A45000000
     
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