Precision Brand 16860 Shim Stock 0.008 in 18x6 in Steel 10 Pc

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 16860 is a flat shim stock sheet made from 1008/1010 low carbon steel, supplied in a pack of 10 sheets. Each sheet measures 0.008 inches thick, 18 inches long, and 6 inches wide, providing a consistent, machinable base for precision shimming applications. Low carbon steel offers good formability and machinability, making these sheets easy to cut, stack, or laminate to achieve exact clearances. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians rely on this material to set bearing clearances, align machinery components, fill gaps in assemblies, and calibrate tolerances across a wide range of industrial and mechanical applications.

This shim stock is suited for use in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair environments where precise dimensional control is required. Typical applications include machinery leveling and alignment, bearing and shaft clearance adjustment, die and tooling setup, and general fabrication work. The 18 inch by 6 inch sheet size provides enough material to cut custom shim profiles to fit most standard industrial assemblies. Each pack contains 10 sheets, allowing technicians to stock an adequate supply for recurring maintenance tasks.

Key Features

• 0.008 inch thickness for fine-tolerance shimming and clearance adjustment
• 1008/1010 low carbon steel construction for good formability and machinability
• 18 inch x 6 inch sheet size provides versatile cutting stock
• Pack of 10 sheets for maintenance stock or multi-point shimming jobs
• Sheet format allows custom shim profiles to be cut to specific dimensions

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet for industrial machinery alignment, bearing clearance adjustment, die and tooling setup, and similar precision mechanical applications where low carbon steel shim material is specified.

Installation Notes

Shim stock installation is typically performed by machinists, millwrights, or maintenance technicians. De-energize and lock out all equipment before inserting or adjusting shims in any mechanical assembly. Use tin snips, aviation shears, or a metal scribe and straightedge to cut sheets cleanly to the required profile. Deburr all cut edges before installation to prevent damage to mating surfaces or injury during handling.