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Ring Shims
Precisely align, level, and adjust spacing on fasteners, shafts, and machinery with these shims.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
Spring steel shims are comparable in strength to carbon steel shims, but are harder and hold their shape better. They aren't as corrosion resistant as other shims.
Aluminum shims are lightweight and nonmagnetic. They have good corrosion resistance.
Brass and copper shims are corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic. Copper shims are good conductors of heat and electricity, so these shims are often used when installing heat sinks.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.0015" to 0.0015" Tolerance) | ||||||||
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| 1/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.0025" to 0.0025" Tolerance) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5052 Aluminum | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5052 Aluminum | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5052 Aluminum | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5052 Aluminum | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5052 Aluminum | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5052 Aluminum | Not Rated | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.0035" to 0.0035" Tolerance) | |||||||||
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| 1/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 7/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 260-360 Brass | Rockwell B60 | ASTM B36 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance) | |||||||||
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| 1/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 110 Copper | Not Rated | ASTM B152 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 5/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 110 Copper | Not Rated | ASTM B152 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 0" to 0.011" | 3/4" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 110 Copper | Not Rated | ASTM B152 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 0" to 0.011" | 1" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 110 Copper | Not Rated | ASTM B152 | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/8" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 110 Copper | Not Rated | ASTM B152 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1" | 0" to 0.011" | 1 1/2" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 110 Copper | Not Rated | ASTM B152 | 5 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Peel-Away Layered Ring Shims
These shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive. Remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need. To make the layers easier to pull apart, gently heat the shim to soften the adhesive. These shims fit around fasteners and shafts to precisely align, level, and adjust spacing.
For precise leveling, 18-8 stainless steel is hard enough to resist scratching and deforming.
Aluminum and brass are softer than stainless steel, so they can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Aluminum is lighter than brass. Brass is more corrosion resistant than aluminum.
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | No. of Layers | Layer Thick. | Layer Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
0.032" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance) | |||||||||||
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| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell B75 | ASTM A666 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell B75 | ASTM A666 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Rockwell B75 | ASTM A666 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | No. of Layers | Layer Thick. | Layer Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
0.032" Thick (-0.002" to 0.003" Tolerance) | ||||||||||
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| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | No. of Layers | Layer Thick. | Layer Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
0.032" Thick (-0.005" to 0.005" Tolerance) | |||||||||||
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| 0.135" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 0.234" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | __ | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 0.193" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | __ | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 0.255" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | __ | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 7/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1 3/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 1" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 1 3/4" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1 1/2" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 2 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Not Rated | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM B36, MIL-S-5697 | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 00000 |
Shims for Shortening Screw Shoulders
Slide these shims under a screw head to shorten the shoulder length.
Spring steel shims are harder and hold their shape better than stainless steel shims.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Shoulder Dia. | For Screw Size | ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.003" to 0.003" Tolerance)—Inch Threaded | ||||||||||
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| 1/8" | No. 4 | 1/8" | 0" to 0.012" | 1/4" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/16" | No. 8 | 3/16" | 0" to 0.012" | 5/16" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 1/4" | No. 10 | 1/4" | 0" to 0.012" | 3/8" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | 1/4" | 5/16" | 0" to 0.012" | 7/16" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/8" | 5/16" | 3/8" | 0" to 0.012" | 9/16" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 1/2" | 0" to 0.012" | 3/4" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 50 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 5/8" | 1/2" | 5/8" | 0" to 0.012" | 7/8" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 3/4" | 5/8" | 3/4" | 0" to 0.012" | 1" | -0.005" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Shims for Lengthening Screw Shoulders
Spin these shims onto screw threads to extend the shoulder length.
Spring steel shims are harder and hold their shape better than stainless steel shims.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Shoulder Dia. | For Screw Size | ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.0015" to 0.0015" Tolerance)—Inch Threaded | ||||||||||
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| 1/4" | No. 10 | 0.187" | 0" to 0.011" | 0.248" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/16" | 1/4" | 0.234" | 0" to 0.011" | 0.308" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 3/8" | 5/16" | 0.296" | 0" to 0.011" | 0.371" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 1/2" | 3/8" | 0.352" | 0" to 0.011" | 0.496" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | 1/2" | 0.473" | 0" to 0.011" | 0.621" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | 5/8" | 0.598" | 0" to 0.011" | 0.746" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C40 | Magnetic | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Shims for Button Dies
Place these shims under sharpened dies to restore their original height and extend their life. They're made of spring steel, a strong and hard material that holds its shape.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| ID | ID Tolerance | OD | OD Tolerance | Material | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.032" Thick. (-0.0015" to 0.0015" Tolerance) | |||||||||
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| 0.17" | -0" to 0.01" | 1/4" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 0.23" | -0" to 0.01" | 5/16" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 0.285" | -0" to 0.01" | 3/8" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 0.31" | -0" to 0.01" | 7/16" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 0.35" | -0" to 0.01" | 1/2" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 0.47" | -0" to 0.01" | 5/8" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 0.595" | -0" to 0.01" | 3/4" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 5/8" | -0" to 0.01" | 7/8" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 3/4" | -0" to 0.01" | 1" | -0.01" to 0" | 1074-1095 Spring Steel | Rockwell C44 | Magnetic | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Shim Stock
Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment. Metal shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
Spring steel shim stock is comparable in strength to carbon steel shim stock, but is harder and holds its shape better. It isn't as corrosion resistant as other shims.
Brass, copper, and bronze shim stock is corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic. Copper shim stock is a good conductor of heat and electricity, so it's often used when installing heat sinks. Bronze shim stock is stronger than copper or brass shim stock.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
24" Wd. × 48" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell C44 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM A682, ASTM A684 | 00000000 | 000000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell C48 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM A682, ASTM A684, MIL-S-7947 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 25" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell C48 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | AMS 5122, ASTM A684 | 00000000 | 000000 |
12" Wd. × 48" Lg. | |||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell C48 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | AMS 5122, ASTM A684 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Max. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 15T57 | Softened (Annealed) | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B152 | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" Wd. × 100" Lg. | |||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 15T57 | Softened (Annealed) | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B152 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T76 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM B103 | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 25" Lg. | |||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0015" to 0.0015" | Rockwell 30T76 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | AMS 4510, ASTM B103 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Peel-Away Layered Shim Stock
Cut this shim stock it 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. To make the layers easier to pull apart, gently heat the shim to soften the adhesive.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like copper or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
18-8 stainless steel shim stock is more corrosion resistant than carbon steel shim stock.
Carbon steel shim stock has excellent strength and can be welded, but isn't as corrosion resistant as other shim stock.
Aluminum shim stock is lightweight and nonmagnetic. It has good corrosion resistance.
Brass shim stock is corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
Polyimide plastic shim stock is corrosion resistant, electrically insulating, and holds its shape at extreme temperatures. It's easier to peel apart than metal shim stock. Stock includes a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | No. of Layers | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
12" × 12" | ||||||||
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0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Not Rated | Softened (Annealed) | AMS-DTL-22499 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
20" × 24" | ||||||||
0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Not Rated | Softened (Annealed) | AMS-DTL-22499 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | No. of Layers | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
12" × 12" | ||||||||
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0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Rockwell B60 | Softened (Annealed) | AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | Magnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
20" × 24" | ||||||||
0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Rockwell B60 | Softened (Annealed) | AMS-DTL-22499, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | ||||||||
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | No. of Layers | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 16 | Not Rated | Full Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | No. of Layers | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Specifications Met | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
8" × 24" | ||||||||
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0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 000000 |
12" × 12" | ||||||||
0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 15 | Not Rated | 1/2 Hard | AMS-DTL-22499 | Nonmagnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" × 12" | ||||||
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| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | No. of Layers | Temperature Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
0.002" Layer Thick. (-0.0002" to 0.0002" Tolerance) | ||||||
| 0.032" | -0.002" to 0.003" | 16 | 0° to 250° | AMS-DTL-22499, ASTM D5213 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Made-to-Order Peel-Away Layered Shims
For unique shim shapes or sizes, send a dimensioned STEP or DXF file to chi.sales@mcmaster.com and we’ll precision cut your shim. Shims are made of layers of metal bonded with adhesive; remove layers with a utility knife until you get the thickness you need. To make the layers easier to pull apart, gently heat the shim to soften the adhesive. Shims include a material certificate with traceable lot number and test report.
Please leave at least 1/8" wall between shim edge and holes. Minimum hole size is 1/8". Shims should be no smaller than 1" × 1" square or 1" OD. Maximum shim dimension is the largest overall length, width, or diameter of your custom shim.
For accurate leveling, choose materials such as steel or stainless steel, which are hard enough to resist scratching and deforming. Softer shims, like brass or aluminum, can be used as wear plates between components that rub together, preventing damage to equipment.
18-8 stainless steel shims are more corrosion resistant than carbon steel shims.
Carbon steel shims have excellent strength and can be welded, but aren't as corrosion resistant as other shims.
Aluminum shims are lightweight and nonmagnetic. They have good corrosion resistance.
Brass shims are corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
| Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hole Size | Min. Wall Thick. | Cutout Tolerance | No. of Layers | Layer Thick. | Min. Hardness | Max. Hardness | Pkg. of 16 | |
2" × 2" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 0000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1100 Aluminum—ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 4 | ||||||||||
5" × 5" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1100 Aluminum—ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 00000 |
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 9 | ||||||||||
7" × 7" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1100 Aluminum—ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 4 | ||||||||||
11" x 11" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1100 Aluminum—ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
| Pkg. of 1 | ||||||||||
23" x 23" Max. Shim Size | ||||||||||
18-8 Stainless Steel—ASTM A240 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B80 | Rockwell B92 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1008-1010 Carbon Steel—Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Rockwell B54 | Rockwell B65 | 000000000 | 000000 |
1100 Aluminum—ASTM B209, SAE AMS-QQ-A-250/1 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
260 Brass—ASTM B36 | ||||||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0016" to 0.0016" | 1/8" | 1/8" | -0.01" to 0.01" | 16 | 0.002" | Not Rated | __ | 000000000 | 000000 |
Washers for Electrical Terminals
To keep electrical connections intact, these washers retain wires so they won't slip out from under your screw head. Made from brass, they are corrosion resistant and nonmagnetic.
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