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.
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Thickness | |||||||||
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| 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 |
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. | |||||||||
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| (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 |
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.
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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. | |||||||||
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| (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 |