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Shop-Aid - Shim-In-A-Can - Shim Stock


Shim-In-A-Can was another industry first for Shop-Aid. 

The unique cylindrical package not only is distinctive but most effectively protects its contents during transit and use. 

The fiber container with re-sealable top has many uses in the machine shop shelves for years as storage containers for small parts. 

 

Brass
  6" x 100"
  6" x 180"
  12" x 120"
  150mm x 2.5m

Steel

  6" x 100"
  6" x 180"
  12 x 120"

Stainless
  6" x 50" (300 Series)
  6 x 60" (300 Series)
  12" x 50" (300 Series)
  12" x 50" (1/2 Hard)
  12" x 50" (Annealed)
  150mm x 1.25m

Blue Tempered
  Blue Tempered

Stainless Slotted
  A - 2" x 2" x 5/8"
  B - 3" x 3" x 13/16"
  C - 4" x 4" x 1-1/4"
  D - 5" x 5" x 1-5/8"

Plastic Slotted

  Plastic Slotted Shims


Shim Stock Information

Shim In A Can

Stainless Steel Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Stainless Steel Shim Stock can be used in any application where corrosion is a concern.  Our stainless shim is available in thickness from .0005" to .031" and in standard packages 6" X 50" or 12" X 50". Special slit widths are also available on request.  Typical weight: .010" X 6" X 50" = .875lbs.  It is available as follow

  • 300 Series Full Hard
    Rockwell Hardness C40-45, MIL-S 5059, ASTM A 666, SAE J405

  • 302 Half Hard
    Rockwell Hardness C30-35, AISI 302, QQS 776-763

  • 302 Annealed
    AISI 302, SAE 30302, QQS 776-763

  • Stainless Steel Metric
    150mm X 1.25mm

Brass Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Brass Shim Stock is used where some stiffness is required and where corrosion problems exist.  It has been cold rolled to a 1/2 hard temper with a tensile strength of appox. 62,000 PSI. Brass Shim Stock is 70% Copper & 30% Zinc. It has a Rockwell hardness of 30T 56/68.

Brass Shim Stock meets the following specifications: SAE-CA 260,ASTM-B-36, AMS-4507 & QQB-613-#2. Brass Shim is available in thickness from .001"-.031" in standard packages of 6" X 100" & 12" X 120". Typical weight :  .010" X 6" X 100" 1.8 lbs.

Steel Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Steel Shim Stock is low carbon mild steel cold rolled to a #1 hard temper. It is stiff and springy, and can be used where hardness is required.  The material can be punched or sheared with minimum burring and distortion.  Steel Shim Stock meets the following specifications: AISI 1010 & QQS 698.  Available in .001" to .031" and in standard packages 6" X 100" or 12" X 120".  Special slit widths are also available on request.  Typical weight .010" X 6" X 100" = 1.7lbs.

Nickel Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Nickel Shim Stock is a 200 grade annealed material. It meets the following specifications: ASTM-B-160, B161, B162, B163 & B366. Nickel shim is available in thickness from .001" to .010" and in standard packages of 6" X 50". Special slit widths are also available on request. Typical weight: .010" X 6" X 50' = .48 lbs.

Aluminum Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Aluminum Shim Stock is a type 1100, which has a minimum aluminum content of 99%. Its temper is H-18, full hard. The material is strengthened by cold working and is not heat-treatable. Aluminum shim stock has excellent corrosion resistance and high thermal and electrical conductivity.

Plastic Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Plastic Shim Stock is color coded for your convenience. It is used where corrosion is a problem. 20pc. per package. Special slit widths upon request.

Blue Tempered Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Blue Tempered Shim Stock is a 1095 high carbon spring steel. It has a Rockwell hardness of C 48/51. Blue Tempered Spring Steel is polished and blued. Special slit widths upon request.

Annealed Steel Stock

Shop-Aid Annealed Steel Stock is a 1075 high-Carbon steel which is heat treatable. Annealed Steel is a spheriodized annealed temper. It is the only shim that can be formed in its annealed condition, then heat treated to a hard (spring) temper. Special slit widths upon request.

Copper Shim Stock

Shop-Aid Copper Shim Stock is a 110 alloy material in the annealed (soft) condition. Special slit widths upon request.