Precision Brand 16850 Steel Shim Stock 0.006 in 18x6 in 10 Pc

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 16850 is a flat shim stock sheet made from 1008/1010 low carbon steel, supplied in a 10-piece package. Each sheet measures 18 inches long by 6 inches wide and holds a uniform thickness of 0.006 inches. Shim stock at this gauge is used to set precise clearances, align machinery components, and fill gaps in mechanical assemblies. The low carbon steel construction provides consistent flatness and good formability, allowing technicians to cut, stack, or bend the material to fit the task. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians working in industrial, HVAC, or general mechanical service applications keep this material on hand for fast, accurate shimming work.

This shim stock sheet is suited for light-duty precision shimming tasks in industrial maintenance, equipment alignment, and mechanical assembly applications. The 0.006-inch thickness falls in the thin-gauge range, making it appropriate for fine clearance adjustments on bearings, flanges, brackets, and mounting surfaces. The 18-inch by 6-inch sheet size provides enough material to cut multiple shims from a single piece. The package quantity of 10 sheets supports ongoing shop inventory or field service kits where multiple thicknesses are kept stocked.

Key Features

• Uniform 0.006-inch thickness for precise clearance control
• 1008/1010 low carbon steel construction offers consistent flatness and formability
• Sheet dimensions of 18 inches x 6 inches allow cutting to custom sizes on the job
• Supplied as 10 sheets per package for shop stock or field service use
• Suitable for stacking multiple sheets to achieve target clearance dimensions

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet for use in industrial machinery alignment, mechanical assembly, and maintenance applications requiring thin-gauge low carbon steel shim material.

Installation Notes

Shim stock is typically installed by machinists or maintenance technicians using tin snips, aviation shears, or a bench shear to cut sheets to the required shape. Wear cut-resistant gloves when handling and cutting sheet stock, as edges can be sharp. Always verify final clearance with a calibrated feeler gauge after shimming. De-energize and lock out equipment before inserting or removing shims from any rotating or load-bearing assembly.