Precision Brand 16976 Steel Shim Stock Roll

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 16976 is a steel shim stock roll used to fill gaps, align machinery components, and set precise clearances in mechanical assemblies. At 0.012 inches thick and 5.9 inches wide, this roll provides approximately 98.4 inches of usable length, giving technicians flexibility to cut custom shim pieces to exact dimensions. Steel construction delivers consistent thickness tolerance and resistance to deformation under load. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians reach for shim stock rolls when shimming bearings, leveling equipment bases, or correcting alignment on shafts and couplings.

This shim stock roll suits industrial and commercial maintenance applications where precise gap control is required. Typical use cases include shimming pump bases, aligning conveyor components, setting bearing preload, and fine-tuning fixture clearances. The roll format allows the installer to cut pieces to any length without waste. Steel material is appropriate for applications requiring moderate corrosion resistance and the ability to withstand compressive loads without creep. It is well suited to shops, field service crews, and maintenance departments that need on-hand shim material for a range of mechanical work.

Key Features

• 0.012 inches nominal thickness for precise gap and clearance control
• Steel construction provides durability under compressive loads
• Roll format — approximately 98.4 inches long by 5.9 inches wide — allows field cutting to any shape
• Consistent thickness across the full roll length supports repeatable shimming results
• Packaged as a single roll for straightforward inventory and ordering

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose steel shim stock roll for mechanical maintenance and alignment applications across industrial and commercial equipment.

Installation Notes

Shim stock should be cut using aviation snips, a metal shear, or a sharp utility blade scored against a steel rule to achieve clean, burr-free edges. Deburr cut edges before installation to prevent surface damage to mating components. Power down and de-energize all equipment before shimming rotating or pressurized assemblies. Follow applicable facility maintenance procedures and equipment OEM specifications when setting final clearance values.