Shims for Hinges
Slide these shims behind your door’s hinge to align it in the jamb. To select the correct shim, measure your door hinge leaf height. Shims have a universal hole pattern and can be cut with a knife. Shims are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| For Hinge Leaf Ht. | Wd. | Thick. | Thick. Tolerance | Color | Material | Temperature Range, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 3 1/2" | 1" | 0.035" | -0.015" to 0.015" | White | ABS Plastic | -30° to 170° | 18 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 1 1/4" | 0.027" | -0.023" to 0.023" | Gray | ABS Plastic | -30° to 170° | 15 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 4 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 0.045" | -0.015" to 0.015" | Black | ABS Plastic | -30° to 170° | 15 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Interlocking Color-Coded Horseshoe Shims
Clips on these shims hold them together when stacked, and they are color coded by thickness for easy identification. Designed to fit around screws, they are commonly used in window, door, and cabinet installations. Shims are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | For Max. Screw Size | Material | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.063" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Blue | |||||||||
| 3" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | 175° | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3" | 7/8" | 3" | 3/4" | Polystyrene Plastic | 175° | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
1/8" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Red | |||||||||
| 3" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | 175° | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 4" | 3" | 7/8" | 3" | 3/4" | Polystyrene Plastic | 175° | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
1/4" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Black | |||||||||
| 3" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 2 1/2" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | 175° | 25 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 4" | 3" | 7/8" | 3" | 3/4" | Polystyrene Plastic | 175° | 25 | 000000000 | 00000 |
Horseshoe Shims
Align cabinets, doors, and windows with these shims. The horseshoe design fits around screws. Shims are made of stainless steel to resist corrosion.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | For Max. Screw Size | Material | Minimum Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
0.063" Thick. (-0.01" to 0.01" Tolerance) | |||||||||
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 2" | 5/8" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | 13/16" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/8" Thick. (-0.01" to 0.01" Tolerance) | |||||||||
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 2" | 5/8" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | 13/16" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
1/4" Thick. (-0.01" to 0.01" Tolerance) | |||||||||
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 2" | 5/8" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | 13/16" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | 316 Stainless Steel | Rockwell B83 | May Be Mildly Magnetic | 0000000 | 00000 |
Color-Coded Horseshoe Shims
These shims are color-coded by thickness for easy identification. The horseshoe design fits around screws. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows. Shims are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | For Max. Screw Size | Material | Temperature Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
1/32" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Green | |||||||||
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 25 | 00000000 | 000000 |
0.063" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Blue | |||||||||
| 1" | 2" | 9/16" | 13/16" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 7/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 2 1/16" | 9/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | 13/16" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 7/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3" | 13/16" | 3" | 3/4" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 10 | 0000000 | 0000 |
1/8" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Red | |||||||||
| 1" | 2" | 9/16" | 13/16" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 7/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 2 1/16" | 9/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | 13/16" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 7/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3" | 13/16" | 3" | 3/4" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/16" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Orange | |||||||||
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
1/4" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Black | |||||||||
| 1" | 2" | 9/16" | 13/16" | 1/2" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 7/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 2 1/16" | 9/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3" | 2 1/4" | 13/16" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 7/16" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 50 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4" | 3" | 13/16" | 3" | 3/4" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
3/8" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—White | |||||||||
| 3" | 2 5/16" | 3/4" | 2 1/4" | 3/4" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | ABS Plastic | Not Rated | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
1/2" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance)—Brown | |||||||||
| 2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | ABS Plastic | Not Rated | 25 | 00000000 | 00000 |
| 3 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | 3" | 1/2" | Polypropylene Plastic | Not Rated | 10 | 00000000 | 0000 |
Breakaway Slotted Shims
These shims are scored so you can easily shorten them to the length you need. Designed to fit around screws, they are commonly used in window, door, and cabinet installations. Shims are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lg. | Wd. | Wd. | Dp. | Score Interval | Color | For Max. Screw Size | Material | Temperature Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.063" Thick. (-0.032" to 0.032" Tolerance) | |||||||||||
| 2"-3 1/2" | 2" | 5/8" | 2 7/8" | 1/2" | Black | 9/16" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 16 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 2"-4 1/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 3 9/16" | 1/2" | Black | 9/16" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 16 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 2"-4 3/4" | 2" | 5/8" | 4 1/8" | 1/2" | Black | 9/16" | Polystyrene Plastic | Not Rated | 16 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Breakaway Tapered Shims
Easily snap off any excess to get the length you need. Use these shims to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.
Dimpled shims have breaks every ½ inch. They resist splitting when nailed or screwed, so they’re best to use when hammering is needed.
Lined shims are marked every 1/8 inch for clean, precise breaks.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | (B) | Lg. | Wd. | Score Interval | Color | Temp. Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Dimpled Composite | |||||||||
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/2" | Beige | Not Rated | 12 | 000000 | 00000 |
Lined Composite | |||||||||
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 7 1/2" | 1 1/2" | 1/8" | Beige | Not Rated | 12 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Smooth Wood | |||||||||
| 1/16" | 3/16" | 3 1/2" | 1" | __ | __ | Not Rated | 50 | 000000 | 0000 |
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 6" | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Not Rated | 9 | 000000 | 0000 |
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 8" | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Not Rated | 12 | 0000000 | 0000 |
| 1/16" | 1/4" | 12" | 1 3/8" | __ | __ | Not Rated | 42 | 0000000 | 0000 |
Tapered Shims
Ridges keep these shims from sliding apart when stacked. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.
Shims are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. Polypropylene shims are rigid. PVC shims are flexible.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thick. | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | (B) | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Hole Dia. | Color | Temp. Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
PVC Plastic | |||||||||
| 1/32" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | Clear | 175° F | 10 | 000000000 | 000000 |
| 1/32" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | White | 175° F | 10 | 000000000 | 0000 |
| 1/32" | 15/32" | 3 1/2" | 1 3/16" | 1/8" | Clear | 175° F | 2 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Polypropylene Plastic | |||||||||
| 1/32" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | Black | 440° F | 30 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/32" | 1/4" | 2" | 1 1/4" | 1/8" | Clear | 440° F | 10 | 000000000 | 00000 |
| 1/32" | 15/32" | 3 1/2" | 1 3/16" | 1/8" | Clear | 440° F | 2 | 000000000 | 0000 |
Heavy Duty Tapered Shims
Ridges keep these aluminum shims from sliding apart when stacked. Designed for aligning shafts and axles, they support heavier loads than plastic tapered shims. For extra stability, screw through the center mounting hole. Also known as pinion shims.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Thickness | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | (A) | (B) | Lg. | Wd. | Mounting Hole Dia. | Min. Hardness | Magnetic Properties | Each | |
| 6063 Aluminum | 1/8" | 5/16" | 5" | 2" | 1/2" | Not Rated | Nonmagnetic | 000000000 | 000000 |
Slotted Tapered Shims
The slot lets you install these rigid shims around screws. Shims are made of plastic to resist moisture and prevent rot. Use them to align cabinets, doors, and windows, or for other rough leveling.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.