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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.
    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.
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel—These shims are harder and hold their shape better than carbon steel. Use them for high-stress applications, such as leveling heavy machinery. They're best for dry environments since moisture will cause them 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.
    Copper—Good conductors of heat, these shims are often used when installing heat sinks. As our softest metal shims, they prevent damage to equipment and components but may not retain their shape as well as other metal shims.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shims we offer, these stand up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. They also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Thk.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    ID Tolerance,
    mm
    OD Tolerance,
    mm
    Min.
    Hardness
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    4 mm ID × 8 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2500000000000000
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——250000000000000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.31 to 0.29-0.11 to -0.01Rockwell B70——100000000000000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——5000000000000000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.29 to 0.31-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——5000000000000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.31 to 0.29-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——250000000000000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.06 to 0.04Rockwell B70——2500000000000000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2500000000000000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——250000000000000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.31 to 0.29-0.06 to 0.04Rockwell B70——2500000000000000
     
    22 mm ID × 30 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2500000000000000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.31 to 0.29-0.06 to 0.04Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——100000000000000
     
    35 mm ID × 45 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.29 to 0.31-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    45 mm ID × 55 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.0130 to 0.28-0.28 to 0.28Rockwell B70—ASTM A24010000000000000
     
    50 mm ID × 62 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.29 to 0.31-0.07 to 0.03Rockwell B70——500000000000000
     
    55 mm ID × 68 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.31 to 0.290.02 to 0.12Rockwell B70——500000000000000
     
    60 mm ID × 75 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.31 to 0.29-0.12 to -0.02Rockwell B70——500000000000000
     
    70 mm ID × 90 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.13 to -0.03Rockwell B70——10000000000000
     
    Highly-Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    4 mm ID × 8 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401000000000000000
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401000000000000000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1000000000000000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B70—ASTM A240500000000000000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——10000000000000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——10000000000000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——10000000000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    22 mm ID × 30 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——5000000000000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——1000000000000
     
    55 mm ID × 68 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——10000000000000
     
    80 mm ID × 100 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——1000000000000
     
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel
     
    4 mm ID × 8 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988500000000000000
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988500000000000000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988500000000000000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988500000000000000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988500000000000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988500000000000000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988250000000000000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988250000000000000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988250000000000000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell C40——500000000000000
     
    22 mm ID × 30 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988250000000000000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988250000000000000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988100000000000000
     
    35 mm ID × 45 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988100000000000000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.1-0.03 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988100000000000000
     
    50 mm ID × 62 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell C40——10000000000000
     
    Aluminum
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Brinell 60——50000000000000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Brinell 60——500000000000000
     
    Brass
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B3650000000000000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B3650000000000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B3650000000000000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B3650000000000000
     
    Copper
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell F40—ASTM B15250000000000000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.1-0.013 to 0.013-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell F40—ASTM B15250000000000000
     
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.1-0.135 to 0.135-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—500000000000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.1-0.135 to 0.135-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—500000000000000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.1-0.135 to 0.135-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—500000000000000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.1-0.135 to 0.135-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—10000000000000
     

    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.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to 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.
    Certificate
    Thk.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    Temper
    Rating
    Type
    Form
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    150 mm Wide × 1,250 mm Long
    0.1-0.005 to 0.005Full HardMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM A666Roll00000000000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    150 mm Wide × 2,500 mm Long
    0.1-0.005 to 0.005Full HardMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll0000000000000
     

    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,
    mm
    Each
    Package
    Thk.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Identification
    Type
    End
    Shape
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    50 mm Lg. × 50 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.1-0.007 to 0.007M15
    		15.925.4Rockwell C40LabeledTab0000000000000100000000000000000000000000000
     
    75 mm Lg. × 75 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.1-0.007 to 0.007M22
    		22.338.1Rockwell C40LabeledTab000000000000100000000000000000000000000
     
    100 mm Lg. × 100 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.1-0.007 to 0.007M30
    		31.850.8Rockwell C40LabeledTab000000000000100000000000000000000000000
     
    125 mm Lg. × 125 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.1-0.007 to 0.007M40
    		41.384.1Rockwell C40LabeledTab0000000000000100000000000000———0
     

    Wave Spring Lock Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Wave Washer, Spring Lock Washer.
    The wavy shape flexes like a spring to keep nuts and screws secure on slightly uneven surfaces. These washers add a small amount of tension to stop fasteners from backing out due to mild vibration. While they don't hold as well as other lock washers, they do grip slightly better than curved washers. They work best in electrical panels, light fixtures, and other light duty assemblies. Since these washers hold their shape when untightened, you can reuse them a handful of times without losing strength.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these washers won't rust when exposed to moisture. However, they can't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    3 Wave—More points of contact than single-wave washers for a better grip.
    For Screw
    Size
    No. of
    Waves
    ID,
    mm
    OD,
    mm
    Thk.,
    mm
    Overall
    Ht., mm
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M2.5
    		33.26.40.10.510000000000000000
    M3
    		33.34.70.10.81000000000000000
    M5
    		35.29.50.10.81000000000000000
    M6
    		36.411.10.10.950000000000000
     
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