Precision Brand 16900 Shim Stock 0.02 in Steel 10 Pc

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 16900 is a low carbon steel shim stock sheet used to fill gaps, align machinery components, and set precise clearances in mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from 1008/1010 low carbon steel, this sheet measures 0.02 inches thick, 18 inches long, and 6 inches wide. Each package contains 10 sheets and weighs 6.5 pounds total. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians reach for shim stock when leveling equipment bases, adjusting bearing fits, or correcting misalignment in rotating machinery. The consistent thickness across the full sheet area is critical for reliable tolerance control.

This shim stock is suited for industrial maintenance, machine shop, and field service applications where precise gap control is required. Common install scenarios include leveling pump bases and motor feet, adjusting flange gaps, and setting clearances on conveyor and drive systems. The 18-inch by 6-inch sheet size provides enough material to cut custom shim profiles for a wide range of equipment geometries without excessive waste.

Key Features

• 0.02-inch nominal thickness for fine tolerance adjustment work
• 1008/1010 low carbon steel construction provides good machinability and consistent flatness
• Full sheet dimensions of 18 inches long by 6 inches wide allow custom cutting to shape
• Package includes 10 sheets per order quantity
• Suitable for leveling, alignment, and gap-filling applications in mechanical systems

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet for use in industrial machinery alignment, mechanical assembly, and maintenance applications requiring 0.02-inch steel shim material.

Installation Notes

Shim stock installation is typically performed by machinists or millwrights during equipment alignment or assembly procedures. Power down and lock out all equipment before inserting or adjusting shims in any rotating or pressurized system. Shim sheets can be cut with tin snips, aviation shears, or a metal brake to the required profile. Deburr all cut edges before installation to prevent damage to mating surfaces or personnel injury.