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Slotted Shims
The slot lets you insert, remove, and adjust the shims without disassembling your machinery, while the tab keeps fingers and tools away from machine feet. Use an insertion tool (sold separately) for better leverage and reach. Shims are etched with the thickness.
316 stainless steel shims have the best corrosion resistance.
18-8 stainless steel shims have a balance of strength and corrosion resistance.
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Slotted Shims | |||||||||||||
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Slot | Each | Insertion Tools | |||||||||||
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Lg. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | For Max. Screw Size | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | 1-9 | 10-Up | Each | ||
Shim Trade Size A | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 2" | 2" | 5/8" | 1 9/32" | 9/16" | Rockwell C36 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Shim Trade Size B | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 3" | 3" | 7/8" | 2 1/8" | 3/4" | Rockwell C36 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size C | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 4" | 4" | 1 1/4" | 2 3/4" | 1 1/8" | Rockwell C36 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Slotted Shims | |||||||||||||
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Slot | Each | Insertion Tools | |||||||||||
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Lg. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | For Max. Screw Size | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | 1-9 | 10-Up | Each | ||
Shim Trade Size A | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 2" | 2" | 9/16" | 1 9/32" | 1/2" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 | 00000 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Shim Trade Size AA | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 7/16" | 61/64" | 3/8" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size AAA | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 1" | 1" | 5/16" | 5/8" | 1/4" | Rockwell B70 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size B | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 3" | 3" | 13/16" | 1 29/32" | 3/4" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size BB | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 2 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 11/16" | 1 19/32" | 5/8" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size C | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 4" | 4" | 1 3/16" | 2 19/32" | 1 1/8" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size D | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5" | 5" | 1 9/16" | 3 9/32" | 1 1/2" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size DD | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 6" | 5" | 1 9/16" | 4 1/2" | 1 1/2" | Rockwell B70 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 000000 | 00 |
Shim Trade Size E | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 6" | 6" | 1 15/16" | 4" | 1 7/8" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size G | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 6" | 6" | 2 5/16" | 4 3/16" | 2 1/4" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 0000 | 0000 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Shim Trade Size H | |||||||||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 8" | 8" | 2 5/16" | 5 3/16" | 2 1/4" | Rockwell B85 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 000000000 | 00000 | 0000 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Shim Stock
Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Sheets come flat packed.
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. Most shims include a 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.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
24" Wd. × 48" Lg. | |||||||
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0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C44 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM A682, ASTM A684 | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 50" Lg. | |||||||
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0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C48 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Min. Hardness | Temper Rating | Certification | Specifications Met | Each | |
6" Wd. × 12" Lg. | |||||||
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0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C48 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122 | 00000000 | 000000 |
6" Wd. × 25" Lg. | |||||||
0.05" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Rockwell C48 | Full Hard | Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number and Test Report | ASTM A684, SAE AMS5122 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Color-Coded Shim Stock
This shim stock is color-coded by thickness for easy identification. Cut it into custom shapes to fit your application. Shim stock is corrosion resistant. Sheets come flat packed.
Plastic shim stock works well in light duty applications. It's easier to cut than aluminum stock.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Material | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Sheet | ||||||
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5" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
0.05" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Clear | PETG Plastic | 140° | 0000000 | 00000 |
10" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
0.05" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Clear | PETG Plastic | 140° | 0000000 | 00000 |
12" Wd. × 24" Lg. | ||||||
0.05" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Clear | PETG Plastic | 140° | 00000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 20" Lg. | ||||||
0.05" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Clear | PETG Plastic | 140° | 0000000 | 00000 |
20" Wd. × 50" Lg. | ||||||
0.05" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Clear | PETG Plastic | 140° | 00000000 | 00000 |
Electrical-Insulating Sleeve Washers
Also known as shoulder or insulator washers, these nonmetal washers block electrical current and prevent galvanic corrosion from mating different types of metal.
Nylon 6/6 washers have good abrasion resistance. Exposure to moisture may cause them to expand.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Sleeve | Temperature Range, °F | ||||||||||||
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For Screw Size | ID | OD | OD | Ht. | Thick. | Overall Ht. | Min. | Max. | Hardness | Color | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Nylon 6/6 Plastic | |||||||||||||
No. 8 | 0.174" | 0.375" | 0.250" | 0.050" | 0.050" | 0.100" | -40° | 180° | Not Rated | Black | 100 | 000000000 | 000000 |
No. 8 | 0.174" | 0.375" | 0.250" | 0.050" | 0.050" | 0.100" | -40° | 180° | Rockwell M71 | Off-White | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | 0.201" | 0.437" | 0.281" | 0.050" | 0.050" | 0.100" | -40° | 180° | Not Rated | Black | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
No. 10 | 0.201" | 0.437" | 0.281" | 0.050" | 0.050" | 0.100" | -40° | 180° | Rockwell M71 | Off-White | 100 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Shims for Keyway Broaches
When broaching in multiple passes, shims are necessary to ensure full keyway depth. Slide them between the broach and bushing to set the depth of the keyway.
Note: Broaches have a style designation of A, B, B1, C, D, or E. For proper fit, broaches, bushings, and shims used together must have the same letter designation.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.