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    Shims

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Round, Sold Individually.
    With thickness tolerances as fine as a strand of hair, these shims precisely align, space, and level components on shafts, arbors, 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.
    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.
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel—Superior to 18-8 stainless steel, these shims won't degrade when exposed to harsh weather, salt water, and most chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry environments since moisture will cause these shims to rust.
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel—These shims are harder and hold their shape better than carbon steel. Use them for high-stress applications, such as leveling heavy machinery. They're best for dry environments since moisture will cause them to rust.
    Aluminum—These shims are an alternative to stainless steel for rust resistance but aren't as hard so they may not retain their shape as well. One-third the weight of steel, they’re commonly used in robotics and automation.
    Brass—With a warm, polished look, these shims are often chosen for their appearance. Similar to 18-8 stainless steel, brass is corrosion resistant enough to stand up to wet environments.
    Copper—Good conductors of heat, these shims are often used when installing heat sinks. As our softest metal shims, they prevent damage to equipment and components but may not retain their shape as well as other metal shims.
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE—The most chemical-resistant shims we offer, these stand up to the widest range of harsh acids, bases, solvents, and corrosive cleaners, even at temperatures up to 500° F. They also won't mar delicate surfaces.
    Thk.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    ID Tolerance,
    mm
    OD Tolerance,
    mm
    Min.
    Hardness
    Color
    Specs.
    Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    4 mm ID × 8 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A24500000
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A2460000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.31 to 0.29-0.11 to -0.01Rockwell B70——2598089A2470000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A2510000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.29 to 0.31-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A2550000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.31 to 0.29-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——2598089A2590000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.06 to 0.04Rockwell B70——2598089A2630000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A2670000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A2700000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.31 to 0.29-0.06 to 0.04Rockwell B70——2598089A27200000
     
    22 mm ID × 30 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A27400000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.31 to 0.29-0.06 to 0.04Rockwell B70——2598089A27600000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——1098089A28000000
     
    35 mm ID × 45 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——1098089A28400000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.29 to 0.31-0.04 to 0.06Rockwell B70——1098089A28800000
     
    45 mm ID × 55 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——2598089A6200000
     
    50 mm ID × 62 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.29 to 0.31-0.07 to 0.03Rockwell B70——598089A62200000
     
    55 mm ID × 68 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.31 to 0.290.02 to 0.12Rockwell B70——598089A62600000
     
    60 mm ID × 75 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.31 to 0.29-0.12 to -0.02Rockwell B70——598089A63000000
     
    70 mm ID × 90 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.13 to -0.03Rockwell B70——198089A6340000
     
    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
     
    4 mm ID × 8 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401090214A15200000
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B70—ASTM A2401090214A15600000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1090214A21200000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1090214A21600000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1090214A22000000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1090214A22500000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1090214A22900000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——1090214A23300000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B70—ASTM A240590214A16100000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——590214A23600000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——590214A23900000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.2-0.023 to 0.023-0.3 to 0.3-0.05 to 0.05Rockwell B70——590214A24400000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0220000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0230000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0240000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A9960000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0260000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0280000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A030000
     
    22 mm ID × 30 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A9970000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0320000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A0330000
     
    35 mm ID × 45 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——53088A9980000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——13088A0350000
     
    55 mm ID × 68 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——13088A03700000
     
    80 mm ID × 100 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B40——13088A0400000
     
    Stress-Resistant Spring Steel
     
    4 mm ID × 8 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9885098055A0860000
     
    5 mm ID × 10 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9885098055A0960000
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9885098055A1060000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9885098055A1120000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9885098055A1180000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9885098055A1260000
     
    14 mm ID × 20 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9882598055A2120000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9882598055A2190000
     
    18 mm ID × 25 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9882598055A2290000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9882598055A2340000
     
    22 mm ID × 30 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9882598055A2430000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9882598055A2520000
     
    30 mm ID × 42 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9881098055A3220000
     
    35 mm ID × 45 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9881098055A3430000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9881098055A3580000
     
    45 mm ID × 55 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 9881098055A3810000
     
    50 mm ID × 62 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988598055A4290000
     
    55 mm ID × 68 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988598055A4440000
     
    60 mm ID × 75 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988598055A4650000
     
    70 mm ID × 90 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988598055A5130000
     
    80 mm ID × 100 mm OD
    0.2-0.04 to 00.03 to 0.4-0.47 to -0.04Rockwell B85—DIN 988198055A7180000
     
    Aluminum
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Brinell 60——592661A9070000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Brinell 60——592661A9120000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Brinell 60——592661A91300000
     
    Brass
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B36592678A6110000
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B36592678A6120000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B36592678A6130000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B36592678A6140000
     
    16 mm ID × 22 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B36592678A6150000
     
    40 mm ID × 50 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell B14—ASTM B36192678A6190000
     
    Copper
     
    8 mm ID × 14 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell F40—ASTM B152594397A7590000
     
    10 mm ID × 16 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell F40—ASTM B152594397A7610000
     
    12 mm ID × 18 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5Rockwell F40—ASTM B152594397A7620000
     
    Ultra-Chemical-Resistant PTFE
     
    6 mm ID × 12 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—590334A20500000
     
    20 mm ID × 28 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—590334A20700000
     
    25 mm ID × 36 mm OD
    0.2-0.045 to 0.045-0.3 to 0.3-0.5 to 0.5—White—190334A2080000
     

    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.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor areas because it resists rust. However, it will corrode or pit when exposed to salt water and chemicals.
    Carbon Steel—Best for dry areas since moisture will cause it to 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.
    Certificate
    Thk.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    Temper
    Rating
    Type
    Form
    Specs. Met
    Form
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    150 mm Wide × 1,250 mm Long
    0.2-0.01 to 0.01Full HardMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM A666Roll95055K17000000
     
    Carbon Steel
     
    150 mm Wide × 2,500 mm Long
    0.2-0.01 to 0.01Full HardMaterial Certificate
    		Paper
    		ASTM A109, Fed. Spec. QQ-S-698Roll95085K1700000
     

    Slotted Shims

    Image of ProductInUse. Front orientation. Shims. Precision Adjust, Sold Individually, Slot.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Shims. Precision Adjust, Sold Individually, Slot, 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.
    Shims
    Insertion Tools
    Slot,
    mm
    Each
    Package
    Thk.,
    mm
    Thk. Tolerance,
    mm
    For Max.
    Screw Size
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Min.
    Hardness
    Identification
    Type
    End
    Shape
    Each
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Each
    18-8 Stainless Steel
     
    50 mm Lg. × 50 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size A)
    0.2-0.015 to 0.015M15
    		15.925.4Rockwell C40LabeledTab9722K19100000109722K32100000097235K91500000
     
    75 mm Lg. × 75 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size B)
    0.2-0.015 to 0.015M22
    		22.338.1Rockwell C40LabeledTab9722K1920000109722K3220000097235K930000
     
    100 mm Lg. × 100 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size C)
    0.2-0.015 to 0.015M30
    		31.850.8Rockwell C40LabeledTab9722K1930000109722K3230000097235K930000
     
    125 mm Lg. × 125 mm Wd. (Shim Trade Size D)
    0.2-0.015 to 0.015M40
    		41.384.1Rockwell C40LabeledTab9722K19400000109722K32400000———0
     

    Wave Spring Lock Washers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Lock Washers. Wave Washer, Spring Lock Washer.
    The wavy shape flexes like a spring to keep nuts and screws secure on slightly uneven surfaces. These washers add a small amount of tension to stop fasteners from backing out due to mild vibration. While they don't hold as well as other lock washers, they do grip slightly better than curved washers. They work best in electrical panels, light fixtures, and other light duty assemblies. Since these washers hold their shape when untightened, you can reuse them a handful of times without losing strength.
    18-8 Stainless Steel—The choice for wet and outdoor environments, these washers won't rust when exposed to moisture. However, they can't hold up to the harsh chemicals that 316 stainless steel can.
    3 Wave—More points of contact than single-wave washers for a better grip.
    For Screw
    Size
    No. of
    Waves
    ID,
    mm
    OD,
    mm
    Thk.,
    mm
    Overall
    Ht., mm
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    18-8 Stainless Steel
    M8
    		38.312.60.21.2592161A05300000
    M10
    		310.314.00.21.5592161A0540000
     
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