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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

Metric

	Thickness Thickness

	Width Width

	Length Length

	Material Material

	Shim Stock Form Shim Stock Form


Sheet	Roll

	Shape Shape	Show

	Sheet and Bar

	Shape Shape	Hide


Ring	Slotted

Sheet and Bar	Tapered

Round	Made to Order

Disc	Keyed

D-Profile	Hex

	Temper Rating Temper Rating

	Individual/Set Individual/Set

Individual

Set

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties

May Be Mildly Magnetic

Magnetic

Nonmagnetic

	Certification Certification

Material Certificate with
Traceable Lot Number and
Test Report

Material Test Report and
Traceable Lot Number

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

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

RoHS Compliant

	Color Color

	White
	Black
	Blue
	Red
	Brown
	Gray
	Clear
	Beige
	Coral
	Yellow
	Pink
	Amber
	Green
	Silver
	Purple
	Gold
	Aluminum

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

REACH Compliant

	Material Thickness Material Thickness

	Number of Pieces Number of Pieces

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-249° to -100° F

-49° to 0° F

Not Rated

	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"

	Layer Thickness Layer Thickness

0.002"

0.003"

0.004"

	Number of Layers Number of Layers

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
15
16
19
21
22
23
24
28
30
31
38
42
43
46
47
56
61
62
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Shim Stock

Cut this stock into custom shapes to fit your application.

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

This shim stock is color coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it 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.

Shim Tape

Level dies, plates, presses, and other machine tools—this shim tape conforms to curves and uneven surfaces.

Adhesive-Back Shim Stock

A durable acrylic adhesive keeps this shim stock from sliding out of place. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.

Peel-Away Layered Shim Stock

Cut this shim stock into custom shapes to fit your application. Stock is made of layers of material bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need.

Breakaway Shim Plates

These thick shims are scored to make size adjustments easy—break off the excess shim for a custom fit around fasteners or corners. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.

Slip-Resistant Shim Plates

The textured surface of these thick shims keeps them from sliding apart when stacked. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.

Shim Stock Assortments

Create a custom shim to fit your application.