Shim Sets | McMaster-Carr

	Material Material

	Shape Shape


Slotted	Sheet and Bar

Ring	Keyed

D-Profile

	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Slot Width Slot Width

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

4
5
6
8
9
10
12
13

15
18
19
26
59
100
130
150

160
180
260
270
300
450

	Trade Size Trade Size

AAA

	For Maximum Screw Size For Maximum Screw Size

	Container Type Container Type

	ID ID

	Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties

May Be Mildly Magnetic

Nonmagnetic

Magnetic

	Slot Depth Slot Depth

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Shim Stock Form Shim Stock Form


Sheet	Roll

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Minimum Hardness Minimum Hardness

	Shim Stock Included Shim Stock Included

18-8 Stainless Steel—
Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015",
0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005",
0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01",
0.012", 0.015"

110 Copper—Softened:
0.005", 0.01", 0.015", 0.02",
0.025"

260 Brass—Hardened:
0.001", 0.0015", 0.002",
0.003", 0.004", 0.005", 0.006",
0.007", 0.008", 0.01", 0.012",
0.015"

510 Bronze—Hardened:
0.005", 0.008", 0.01", 0.013",
0.016", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032"

1010 Low-Carbon Steel—
Hardened: 0.001", 0.0015",
0.002", 0.003", 0.004", 0.005",
0.006", 0.007", 0.008", 0.01",
0.012", 0.015"

1095 Spring Steel—
Hardened: 0.005", 0.01",
0.015", 0.02", 0.025", 0.032"

1100 Aluminum—Hardened:
0.001", 0.002", 0.003", 0.005"

	OD OD

	Temper Rating Temper Rating

Full Hard

1/2 Hard

Softened (Annealed)

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

132 Products

Shims

Slotted Shim Sets

Be prepared with slotted shims in a variety of thicknesses. The slot lets you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery.

Color-Coded Slotted Shim Sets

Keep slotted shims in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets, which are color-coded by thickness for easy identification. The slot lets you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery.

Shim Stock Sets

Keep shim stock in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets. Cut into custom shapes to fit your application.

Color-Coded Shim Stock Sets

Keep shim stock in a variety of thicknesses on hand with these sets, which are color coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut them into custom shapes to fit your application.

Ring Shim Sets

Be prepared with ring shims in a variety of thicknesses. These shims fit around fasteners and shafts to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.

Color-Coded Ring Shim Sets

Be prepared with ring shims in a variety of thicknesses. These shims are color-coded by thickness for easy identification.

Shim Sets for Keyed Shafts

Be prepared with shims in a variety of thicknesses. Also known as arbor spacers, these shims are notched to fit over keyed shafts.

Shim Sets for D-Profile Shafts

Be prepared with shims in a variety of thicknesses. These shims are shaped to fit over D-profile shafts. Use them to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.

Shim Assortments

Shim Assortments for Shortening Shoulder Screws

Slide onto a shoulder screw to shorten the length of the shoulder.

Shim Assortments for Button Dies

Place these shims under sharpened dies to restore their original height and extend the life of the dies.

Shim Assortments for Lengthening Shoulder Screws

Spin these tight-fitting shims onto your screw's threads to lengthen the shoulder.

Ring Shim Assortments

Use round shims to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on shafts and machinery.

Shim Stock Assortments

Create a custom shim to fit your application.