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    149 Products

    Heavy Duty Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Heavy Duty, Taper.
    Align heavy machinery. Originally designed for leveling leaf springs on pick-up trucks, these aluminum shims are stronger than plastic and wood shims. Wedge them under your machine’s feet until you reach the desired level—no need to stack multiple flat shims. Ridges grip surfaces to prevent these shims from sliding, while also facilitating small adjustments. To secure them in place, drive a screw through the center mounting hole.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Material
    Each
    5"2"1/8"5/16"1/2"6063 Aluminum
    97203A467000000

    Tapered Shims

    Wedge these angled shims into gaps to quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without stacking multiple flat shims.
    Wood
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Wood.
    Made of kiln-dried wood, these smooth shims resist molding and rotting. All are hand sorted for quality but may split when nailed or screwed. Easily snap off any excess to get the length you need.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Material
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/2"1"1/16"3/16"SmoothWood509704K800000
    6"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood99704K90000
    8"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood129704K120000
    12"1 3/8"1/16"1/4"SmoothWood429704K110000
     
    Composite
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Composite.
    More durable than traditional wood shims, these are less likely to split when nailed or screwed. They will not mold or rot. All are scored to easily snap off any excess to get the length you need.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Score
    Interval
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/8"CompositeBeige129704K1300000
    7 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"Scored1/2"CompositeBeige129704K20000
     
    Plastic
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Sold Individually, Taper, Plastic.
    These shims won't degrade when exposed to moisture or chemicals. They're also naturally mold and rot resistant. All are ribbed to grip surfaces and keep these shims from sliding, while also facilitating small adjustments. Trim any excess with a utility knife to get the length you need.
    Flexible—These shims conform to uneven surfaces but are not as precise as rigid shims. They're also easier to trim.
    Rigid—These durable shims maintain their shape, so they're more precise than flexible shims.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Texture
    Mounting
    Hole Dia.
    Material
    Color
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Flexible
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    Clear1097203A702000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    White1097203A30000000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"PVC
    Clear297203A1200000
     
    Rigid
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Black3097203A20000000
    2"1 1/4"1/32"1/4"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Clear1097203A70100000
    3 1/2"1 3/16"1/32"15/32"Ribbed1/8"Polypropylene
    Clear297203A1100000
     

    Slotted Tapered Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Shims. Taper, Sold Individually, Slot.
    Quickly level cabinets, doors, and windows without unfastening existing mounting fasteners or stacking multiple flat shims. Just wedge these shims into gaps until you reach your desired level. All are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
    Thk.
    Lg.
    Wd.
    (A)
    (B)
    Material
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    3 1/4"1 7/16"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneWhiteASTM D7852097203A500000000
    3 1/2"1 1/2"1/16"1/4"PolystyreneBlack2597203A40000000

    Extreme-Vibration-Resistant Wedge Lock Washers

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Lock Washers. Wedge-Lock Washer.
    When it's critical to keep bolted assemblies secure, choose these two-piece lock washers with the tightest grip of all. They stop nuts and screws from loosening in heavy machinery that experiences jarring starts and stops, such as compressors and compactors. Serrations on the outside bite into the fastener and mating surfaces, while wedges on the inside lock the two pieces together. When the nut or screw starts to loosen, the wedges drive more tightly together to maintain tension. You can reuse these washers up to fifteen times, as long as the serrations and wedges are not worn down. They are comparable to NORD-LOCK® or Sherex TEC® washers.
    Wedge Lock
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these washers won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide 316 Stainless Steel—Combines a finished appearance with the rust resistance of 316 stainless steel. Even if the coating wears off, these washers will hold up in just about any environment, including salt water and most chemicals.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel—With 40 times the corrosion resistance of zinc-plated steel, these withstand rust as well as 316 stainless steel. They have been tested to extreme standards, including 1,000 hours of salt spray. They are similar to Magni-coated washers.
    Black Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel—Typically chosen for their appearance, these washers have a dark, matte coating to create a finished look. With 40 times the corrosion resistance of zinc-plated steel, these withstand rust as well as 316 stainless steel. They have been tested to extreme standards, including 600 hours of salt spray. Similar to Magni-coated washers.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
    No. 5, M3
    0.130"0.280"0.080" to 0.100"591812A212000000
    No. 6, M3.5
    0.150"0.300"0.080" to 0.100"191812A3380000
    No. 6, M3.5
    0.150"0.350"0.080" to 0.100"191812A3930000
    No. 8, M4
    0.170"0.300"0.080" to 0.100"591812A21500000
    No. 8, M4
    0.170"0.350"0.080" to 0.100"591812A41500000
    No. 10, M5
    0.210"0.350"0.080" to 0.100"591812A22700000
    No. 10, M5
    0.210"0.430"0.080" to 0.100"591812A42700000
    1/4"
    0.280"0.450"0.080" to 0.100"591812A22900000
    1/4"
    0.280"0.530"0.080" to 0.100"591812A4290000
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.530"0.070" to 0.090"591812A23000000
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.650"0.070" to 0.090"591812A43000000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.650"0.070" to 0.090"591812A23100000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.830"0.070" to 0.090"191812A4310000
    7/16", M11
    0.450"0.730"0.080" to 0.100"191812A2320000
    1/2"
    0.530"0.770"0.070" to 0.090"191812A2330000
    1/2"
    0.530"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"191812A4330000
    9/16", M14
    0.600"0.910"0.110" to 0.130"191812A2140000
    9/16", M14
    0.600"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"191812A4860000
    5/8", M16
    0.670"1.000"0.110" to 0.130"191812A2350000
    5/8", M16
    0.670"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"191812A4350000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"191812A6640000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"191812A66900000
    7/8", M22
    0.920"1.360"0.120" to 0.140"191812A72700000
    7/8", M22
    0.920"1.650"0.120" to 0.140"191812A74400000
    1"
    1.100"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"191812A79800000
    1"
    1.100"1.910"0.120" to 0.140"191812A79900000
    1 1/8", M30
    1.240"1.850"0.260" to 0.280"191812A80800000
    1 1/8", M30
    1.240"2.300"0.260" to 0.280"191812A81500000
    1 1/4", M33
    1.350"1.910"0.260" to 0.280"191812A81900000
    1 3/8", M36
    1.470"2.170"0.260" to 0.280"191812A82200000
    1 1/2", M39
    1.590"2.300"0.260" to 0.280"191812A82300000
    3", M76
    3.110"4.330"0.340" to 0.360"191812A954000000
    M6
    0.260"0.430"0.080" to 0.100"191812A4230000
    M6
    0.260"0.530"0.070" to 0.090"191812A4540000
    M10
    0.420"0.650"0.070" to 0.090"191812A4660000
    M10
    0.420"0.830"0.070" to 0.090"191812A4680000
    M12
    0.510"0.770"0.070" to 0.090"191812A4740000
    M12
    0.510"1.000"0.110" to 0.130"191812A4790000
    M18
    0.770"1.140"0.120" to 0.140"191812A5060000
    M18
    0.770"1.360"0.120" to 0.140"191812A60900000
    M20
    0.840"1.210"0.110" to 0.130"191812A7240000
    M20
    0.840"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"191812A72500000
    M24
    1.000"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"191812A79000000
    M24
    1.000"1.910"0.120" to 0.140"191812A79600000
    M27
    1.120"1.650"0.260" to 0.280"191812A80000000
    M42
    1.700"2.480"0.260" to 0.280"191812A82900000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Black-Oxide 316 Stainless Steel
    No. 5, M3
    0.130"0.280"0.080" to 0.100"591812A2510000
    No. 8, M4
    0.170"0.300"0.080" to 0.100"591812A25200000
    No. 10, M5
    0.210"0.350"0.080" to 0.100"591812A25300000
    M6
    0.260"0.430"0.080" to 0.100"591812A25400000
    M8
    0.340"0.650"0.070" to 0.090"191812A1420000
    M10
    0.420"0.650"0.070" to 0.090"591812A25500000
    M12
    0.510"0.770"0.070" to 0.090"191812A2560000
    M16
    0.670"1.210"0.110" to 0.130"191812A14300000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel
    No. 5, M3
    0.130"0.280"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A11200000
    No. 6, M3.5
    0.150"0.300"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A10200000
    No. 6, M3.5
    0.150"0.350"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A14200000
    No. 8, M4
    0.170"0.300"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A11500000
    No. 8, M4
    0.170"0.350"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A31200000
    No. 10, M5
    0.210"0.350"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A12700000
    No. 10, M5
    0.210"0.430"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A32700000
    1/4"
    0.280"0.450"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A12900000
    1/4"
    0.280"0.530"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A32900000
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.530"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A13000000
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.650"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A33000000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.650"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A13100000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.830"0.090" to 0.110"1091074A33100000
    7/16", M11
    0.450"0.730"0.090" to 0.110"1091074A13200000
    1/2"
    0.530"0.770"0.090" to 0.110"1091074A13300000
    1/2"
    0.530"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"891074A33300000
    9/16", M14
    0.600"0.910"0.120" to 0.140"1091074A13400000
    9/16", M14
    0.600"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"491074A30500000
    5/8", M16
    0.670"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"891074A13500000
    5/8", M16
    0.670"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"491074A33500000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"491074A13600000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"291074A3360000
    7/8", M22
    0.920"1.360"0.120" to 0.140"291074A1370000
    7/8", M22
    0.920"1.650"0.170" to 0.190"291074A33700000
    1"
    1.100"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"291074A1380000
    1"
    1.100"1.910"0.170" to 0.190"191074A3380000
    1 1/8", M30
    1.240"1.850"0.220" to 0.240"191074A1400000
    1 1/8", M30
    1.240"2.300"0.250" to 0.270"191074A36000000
    1 1/4", M33
    1.350"1.910"0.220" to 0.240"191074A1450000
    1 3/8", M36
    1.470"2.170"0.250" to 0.270"191074A15000000
    1 1/2", M39
    1.590"2.300"0.250" to 0.270"191074A16000000
    1 3/4", M45
    1.820"2.760"0.270" to 0.290"191074A36700000
    2", M52
    2.110"3.150"0.270" to 0.290"191074A37100000
    2 1/4", M56
    2.330"3.350"0.270" to 0.290"191074A37400000
    2 1/2", M64
    2.640"3.740"0.270" to 0.290"191074A37800000
    M6
    0.260"0.430"0.060" to 0.080"2091074A15100000
    M6
    0.260"0.530"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A16900000
    M10
    0.420"0.650"0.090" to 0.110"2091074A18000000
    M10
    0.420"0.830"0.090" to 0.110"1091074A21100000
    M12
    0.510"0.770"0.090" to 0.110"1091074A22100000
    M12
    0.510"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"891074A28900000
    M18
    0.770"1.140"0.120" to 0.140"491074A30800000
    M18
    0.770"1.360"0.120" to 0.140"291074A3140000
    M20
    0.840"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"491074A32500000
    M20
    0.840"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"291074A3280000
    M24
    1.000"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"291074A3480000
    M24
    1.000"1.910"0.170" to 0.190"291074A35300000
    M27
    1.120"1.650"0.220" to 0.240"191074A3540000
    M27
    1.120"1.910"0.220" to 0.240"191074A3550000
    M42
    1.700"2.480"0.250" to 0.270"191074A36600000
    M48
    1.950"2.950"0.270" to 0.290"191074A37000000
     
    Black Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel
    1/4"
    0.280"0.450"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A11200000
    1/4"
    0.280"0.530"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A12300000
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.530"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A11300000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.650"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A11400000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.830"0.090" to 0.110"597913A12500000
    1/2"
    0.530"0.770"0.090" to 0.110"597913A11700000
    1/2"
    0.530"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"497913A12800000
    5/8", M16
    0.670"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"497913A11800000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"497913A11900000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"297913A13100000
    1"
    1.100"1.540"0.120" to 0.140"297913A12100000
    M6
    0.260"0.430"0.060" to 0.080"1097913A11100000
    M6
    0.260"0.530"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A12200000
    M8
    0.340"0.650"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A12400000
    M10
    0.420"0.650"0.090" to 0.110"1097913A11500000
    M10
    0.420"0.830"0.090" to 0.110"597913A12600000
    M12
    0.510"0.770"0.090" to 0.110"597913A11600000
    M12
    0.510"1.000"0.120" to 0.140"497913A12700000
    M16
    0.670"1.210"0.120" to 0.140"497913A12900000
     
    Spring/Wedge Lock
    More flexible than standard wedge lock washers to withstand stronger shocks and vibration. They have a cone shape that expands and compresses to maintain tension in the joint, similar to a heavy duty spring.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel—With 40 times the corrosion resistance of zinc-plated steel, these withstand rust as well as 316 stainless steel. They have been tested to extreme standards, including 1,000 hours of salt spray. They are similar to Magni-coated washers.
    For Screw
    Size
    ID
    OD
    Thk.
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant Zinc-Flake-Coated Steel
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.530"0.080" to 0.090"193281A10300000
    5/16", M8
    0.340"0.650"0.080" to 0.090"193281A1130000
    3/8"
    0.410"0.650"0.090" to 0.100"193281A1040000
    1/2"
    0.530"0.770"0.130" to 0.140"193281A1070000
    5/8", M16
    0.670"1.000"0.170" to 0.180"193281A1090000
    3/4"
    0.790"1.210"0.210" to 0.220"193281A1140000
    M6
    0.260"0.430"0.050" to 0.060"193281A1010000
    M10
    0.420"0.650"0.100" to 0.110"193281A1050000
    M12
    0.510"0.770"0.120" to 0.130"193281A1060000
    M20
    0.840"1.210"0.220" to 0.230"193281A1120000
     
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