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    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.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AA)
    0.75"-0.06" to 0.06"3/8"
    		7/16"61/64"Rockwell B70LabeledTab97235K412000000297235K43200000097235K900000
     
    2" Lg. × 2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.75"-0.06" to 0.06"1/2"
    		9/16"1 9/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K6150000029722K61200000097235K9150000
     
    2 1/2" Lg. × 2 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size BB)
    0.75"-0.06" to 0.06"5/8"
    		11/16"1 19/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab97235K41800000297235K43800000097235K9150000
     
    3" Lg. × 3" Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.75"-0.06" to 0.06"3/4"
    		13/16"1 29/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K72200000029722K73200000097235K930000
     
    4" Lg. × 4" Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.75"-0.06" to 0.06"1 1/8"
    		1 3/16"2 19/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K72500000029722K73500000097235K930000
     
    5" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.75"-0.06" to 0.06"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"3 9/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab9722K72800000029722K73800000097235K9450000
     

    Large-Adjust Slotted Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Slot, Sold Individually, Square End.

    Square End

    Best for filling large gaps, these thick shims are commonly used to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Slip them around existing mounting fasteners without unfastening them. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are color coded by thickness to quickly spot and grab the right size every time.
    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.
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    4" Lg. × 3" Wd.
    0.75"-0.03" to 0.03"7/8"
    		7/8"2 3/4"PolystyreneTealSquare190513A10900000
     
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