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    Slotted Shims

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shims. Precision Adjust, Slot, Sold Individually.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Precision Adjust, Slot, Sold Individually, Tab End.

    Tab End

    Slip these shims around existing mounting fasteners to precisely align and level components such as pumps, compressors, and gearboxes with motors, all without disassembling them. They’re also good for leveling machines on uneven surfaces. To reduce sizing errors, these shims are either labeled with their thickness so there's no need to measure or color coded by thickness to quickly spot the right size.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these shims resist rust. However, they’ll corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Insertion Tools—Ease shim insertion and removal, keeping your fingers clear in the process.
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    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    1 1/2" Lg. × 1 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size AA)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"3/8"
    		7/16"61/64"Rockwell B70LabeledTab0000000000000000000000000000000
     
    2" Lg. × 2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"1/2"
    		9/16"1 9/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab00000000000000000000000000000
     
    2 1/2" Lg. × 2 1/2" Wd. (Shim Trade Size BB)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"5/8"
    		11/16"1 19/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab000000000000000000000000000000
     
    3" Lg. × 3" Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"3/4"
    		13/16"1 29/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab0000000000000000000000000000
     
    4" Lg. × 4" Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"1 1/8"
    		1 3/16"2 19/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab0000000000000000000000000000
     
    5" Lg. × 5" Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"1 1/2"
    		1 9/16"3 9/32"Rockwell B70LabeledTab00000000000000000000000000000
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size E)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"1 7/8"
    		1 15/16"4"Rockwell B70LabeledTab00000000000000000000000000000
     
    6" Lg. × 6" Wd. (Shim Trade Size G)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"4 3/16"Rockwell B70LabeledTab00000000000000000000000000000
     
    8" Lg. × 8" Wd. (Shim Trade Size H)
    0.04"-0.003" to 0.003"2 1/4"
    		2 5/16"5 3/16"Rockwell B70LabeledTab0000000000000000000000000000000
     

    Shim Stock

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shim Stock. Sold Individually.
    Cut into custom shapes to create shims that suit your needs. With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, the shims will precisely align, space, and level components on dies, presses, and machinery.
    You can stack multiple shims to achieve your exact thickness, but stacking more than four may cause them to shift. Remember, fewer shims are better, so a couple of thicker shims are more stable than a bunch of thin shims.
    Sheets—Shim stock comes in sheets that are flat packed.
    Bronze—The choice for marine environments, it won't rust or deteriorate from exposure to salt water. It offers better corrosion resistance than 316 stainless steel but isn't as strong.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shim stock we offer, it stands up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. It also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Plastic—Softer than metal, it won't mar delicate surfaces and it will never rust.
    Temper Rating—Choose half hard to create shims that you’ll need to bend or shape. Opt for full hard to make stronger shims that will maintain their shape under loads.
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    Bronze
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.04"-0.002" to 0.002"Spring—Material CertificatePaperASTM B103Sheet00000000000000
     
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6" Wide × 50" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll00000000000000
     
    8" Wide × 12" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Sheet000000000000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll0000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—White——ASTM D3308, MIL-P-22241Roll0000000000000
     
    Plastic
     
    5" Wide × 20" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—Clear———Sheet00000000000
     
    10" Wide × 20" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—Clear———Sheet000000000000
     
    12" Wide × 24" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—Clear———Sheet0000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 20" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—Clear———Sheet000000000000
     
    20" Wide × 50" Long
    0.04"-0.004" to 0.004"—Clear———Sheet0000000000000
     
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