Precision Brand 16685 Steel Shim Stock Sheet Assortment

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 16685 is a 15-piece steel shim stock sheet assortment covering a thickness range of 0.001 to 0.031 inches. Each sheet measures 12 inches long by 6 inches wide, giving technicians and machinists a practical set of graduated-thickness stock for alignment, leveling, and clearance work. The sheets are steel construction, suitable for applications where dimensional control matters. This assortment is used by HVAC mechanics, millwrights, pipefitters, and maintenance technicians who need precise gaps or bearing clearances without cutting custom stock from a single roll or full sheet.

This assortment fits general trade and industrial maintenance applications where shimming is required during equipment installation or realignment. Common uses include setting bearing clearances, leveling machinery bases, adjusting component spacing, and compensating for wear in mechanical assemblies. The graduated thickness range lets the installer select or stack sheets to reach the target clearance without sourcing multiple individual gauges. Suitable for residential and light commercial mechanical work as well as industrial maintenance settings.

Key Features

• 15 individual sheets covering 0.001 to 0.031 inch thickness range
• Steel construction for durability and consistent dimensional accuracy
• Each sheet is 12 inches long by 6 inches wide — easy to cut to fit
• Graduated assortment reduces the need to stock multiple separate gauges
• Suitable for bearing clearance, alignment, leveling, and spacing applications

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet assortment for use in mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and industrial maintenance applications where precise thickness control is required.

Installation Notes

Shim stock sheets are typically installed by millwrights, HVAC mechanics, or maintenance technicians during equipment alignment or component fitting procedures. Power down and de-energize all equipment before inserting or removing shims from mechanical assemblies. Sheets can be cut to shape using aviation snips or a sharp utility knife and straightedge. Always verify final clearance with a calibrated feeler gauge after shimming.