Precision Brand 16865 Steel Shim Stock 0.009 in 18x6 in 10pc

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 16865 is a flat shim stock sheet made from 1008/1010 low carbon steel, designed for precision shimming, spacing, and alignment tasks in mechanical and industrial applications. Each sheet measures 0.009 inches thick, 18 inches long, and 6 inches wide, providing a workable blank that machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians can cut to the exact geometry required. The pack ships in a quantity of 10 sheets. Low carbon steel construction delivers consistent thickness tolerance and reliable machinability, making this shim stock a practical choice for equipment alignment and gap-filling work on production floors, fabrication shops, and field service settings.

This shim stock is suited for use in machinery alignment, bearing fits, tooling setups, and structural gap adjustments across manufacturing, HVAC equipment installations, and general mechanical maintenance. The 18 inch by 6 inch sheet size provides enough material to cut multiple shims from a single blank. It is commonly used by millwrights, industrial mechanics, and field service technicians who require precise thickness control when fitting components or correcting tolerances during equipment installation or repair.

Key Features

• 1008/1010 low carbon steel construction for consistent machinability and reliable thickness tolerance
• 0.009 inch nominal thickness for fine gap adjustment and close-tolerance shimming work
• 18 inch x 6 inch sheet size provides ample blank material for custom shim cutting
• Flat sheet format accepts scoring, snipping, or laser cutting without special tooling
• Pack of 10 sheets reduces per-job waste and supports multiple simultaneous setups
• Package weight of 3.11 pounds ensures consistent stock density across the lot

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose flat shim stock blank compatible with any application requiring 0.009 inch steel shim material, including machinery bases, pump and motor alignment, bearing housings, and structural fitting applications.

Installation Notes

Shim stock installation is typically performed by machinists, millwrights, or mechanical maintenance technicians. De-energize and lock out all equipment before inserting or adjusting shims in rotating or pressurized machinery. Cut sheets using aviation snips, a sharp utility knife on a hardened surface, or a metal shear to achieve clean edges and avoid burrs that could affect fit. Verify final stack thickness with a calibrated micrometer before closing the assembly.