Precision Brand 23180 Shim Stock 0.01 in Spring Steel Sheet

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 23180 is a blue tempered spring steel shim stock sheet used for precise shimming, spacing, and alignment tasks in mechanical and industrial applications. At 0.01 inches thick, 25 inches long, and 6 inches wide, this sheet provides consistent material thickness across the full surface area. Blue tempered spring steel offers high tensile strength and resilience, holding its shape under load and returning to flat after light deflection. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians reach for this material when close-tolerance fitting, leveling, or gap adjustment is required. Each package contains 2 pieces.

Shim stock of this gauge is well suited to precision alignment work in manufacturing facilities, machine shops, and maintenance environments. Common applications include machinery leveling, bearing fits, gear lash adjustment, and die and mold setups. The 0.01-inch thickness is a frequently specified gauge for tight-tolerance work where small incremental adjustments are needed. The sheet format allows technicians to cut custom shim shapes to fit their specific application using snips, a shear, or a punch press.

Key Features

• Blue tempered spring steel construction for consistent hardness and flatness
• 0.01-inch nominal thickness for close-tolerance shimming and spacing
• Sheet dimensions of 25 inches long by 6 inches wide allow custom cutting to shape
• High tensile strength material holds position under mechanical load
• Package includes 2 pieces for multiple setups or backup stock

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet suitable for precision alignment, spacing, and gap-filling applications across industrial machinery, tooling, and mechanical assembly tasks.

Installation Notes

Shim stock is typically cut and fitted by machinists or millwrights using metal snips, a bench shear, or a punch press. De-burr all cut edges before installation to prevent damage to mating surfaces or personnel. When shimming rotating or high-load assemblies, confirm that the shim is fully seated and will not migrate under operating conditions. Always power down and lock out equipment before accessing shimmed components in a running machine.