0.005" Shims | McMaster-Carr

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

REACH Compliant

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Magnetic Properties Magnetic Properties

May Be Mildly Magnetic

Magnetic

Nonmagnetic

	Slot Width Slot Width

	Trade Size Trade Size

AAA

	For Bearing OD For Bearing OD

	For Bearing ID For Bearing ID

	For Screw Size For Screw Size

	Temper Rating Temper Rating

Full Hard

Softened (Annealed)

1/2 Hard

	For Maximum Screw Size For Maximum Screw Size

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	For Shoulder Diameter For Shoulder Diameter

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Shims

Ring Shims

Precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on fasteners and shafts with these shims.

Tight-Fit Ring Shims

For a snug fit around a shaft, the ID of these shims is held to a tighter tolerance than other round shims.

Color-Coded Ring Shims

Precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on fasteners, shafts, and machinery with these shims, which are color-coded by thickness for easy identification.

Shims for Shortening Screw Shoulders

Slide these shims under the screw head to shorten the shoulder length.

Shims for Lengthening Screw Shoulders

Spin these shims onto screw threads to extend the shoulder length.

Shims for Ball Bearings

Adjust spacing between bearings and other components on shafts. These shims are sized to fit the outer rim of a bearing.

Shims for Keyed Shafts

Precisely shaped to fit snugly on keyed shafts, these shims align, level, and space components. Because of their tight fit, they also help components rotate in unison with the shaft.

Shims for Button Dies

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

Shims for D-Profile Shafts

These shims are shaped to fit over D-profile shafts. Use them to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.

Slotted Shims

The slot lets you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery.

Color-Coded Slotted Shims

These shims are color-coded by thickness for easy identification. The slot lets you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery.

Shim Stock

Cut this stock 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.

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.

Made-to-Order Shims

Send us a drawing, and we'll cut your custom shim.

Wave Washers

Triple-Wave Washers

With three points of surface contact, these washers provide more stability than single-wave washers.

Single-Wave Washers

These curved, flexible washers act like springs to compensate for tolerance variations and uneven surfaces.