Precision Brand 17999 Brass Shim Stock Assortment Metric

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 17999 is a metric brass shim stock assortment designed for precise mechanical adjustments in industrial and trade applications. This kit includes 10 thicknesses of brass shim material in a 150mm x 300mm sheet size, giving technicians a range of options for achieving tight tolerances without ordering multiple individual items. Brass is the material of choice here for its corrosion resistance, machinability, and non-magnetic properties. The assortment format suits toolroom setups, maintenance shops, and field service kits where multiple clearance requirements must be addressed with a single purchase. Total weight is 3.14 pounds.

Brass shim stock assortments are used wherever precise gap setting, alignment, or spacing is required. Common applications include machinery alignment, bearing clearance adjustment, mold and die work, and general fabrication. The metric sizing makes this assortment appropriate for equipment and assemblies dimensioned to metric standards. It is suited for use in manufacturing facilities, maintenance departments, and job shops where technicians need to quickly select and cut the correct thickness for a given fit or clearance spec.

Key Features

• Includes 10 distinct thicknesses in a single assortment for versatile clearance and alignment work
• Brass construction offers corrosion resistance, good machinability, and non-magnetic characteristics
• Metric sheet size of 150mm x 300mm suits equipment and assemblies on metric dimensional standards
• Assortment format reduces the need to stock multiple individual shim sizes
• Sold as a single unit with a minimum order quantity of one

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose metric brass shim stock assortment for use in machinery alignment, bearing adjustment, toolroom work, and similar applications where metric-dimensioned shim material is required.

Installation Notes

Shim stock is typically installed by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians using hand shears, snips, or laser cutting equipment to trim sheets to the required shape. Always de-energize and lock out equipment before inserting or adjusting shims in live machinery. Verify final clearances with calibrated feeler gauges or micrometers after installation. Follow applicable equipment manufacturer tolerances and applicable machinery safety standards when performing alignment or clearance work.

Technical Specifications

• Material: Brass
• Sheet Size: 150mm x 300mm
• Number of Thicknesses: 10
• Measurement Type: Metric
• Style: Assortment
• Weight: 3.14 pounds
• UPC: 698158179992

Standard Information

• Brand: PRECISION BRAND
• Manufacturer Part Number: 17999