Precision Brand 23260 Shim Stock 0.025 in Thick Spring Steel

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 23260 is a blue tempered spring steel shim stock sheet used for precision spacing, alignment, and gap-filling in mechanical assemblies. Measuring 0.025 inches thick, 6 inches wide, and 25 inches long, this sheet gives machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians a reliable material for shimming bearings, machinery bases, fixtures, and mating surfaces. Blue tempered spring steel provides consistent thickness tolerance, high tensile strength, and good resilience under load. The sheet format allows technicians to cut custom shim shapes to fit specific applications without requiring pre-stamped blanks.

This shim stock is suited for industrial maintenance, machine tool setups, pump and motor alignment, and general fabrication work. It is commonly used in manufacturing plants, HVAC equipment service, and mechanical contracting where precise component spacing is required. The 6 x 25 inch sheet size provides enough material for multiple cuts per sheet, making it practical for recurring maintenance tasks or one-off alignment jobs on the bench or in the field.

Key Features

• Blue tempered spring steel construction for consistent thickness and resilience under compression
• 0.025 inch nominal thickness for close-tolerance shimming applications
• Sheet dimensions of 6 inches wide by 25 inches long allow custom cutting to required shim shapes
• 2 pieces included per package
• Flat sheet format is compatible with snips, laser cutting, and punch presses for field or shop fabrication

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet for use in mechanical alignment, spacing, and shimming applications across industrial, commercial, and trade service environments.

Installation Notes

Shim stock is typically installed by millwrights, machinists, or maintenance technicians during equipment alignment or assembly procedures. Cut to the required shape using aviation snips, a shear, or appropriate metal-cutting tools before fitting. Deburr all cut edges before installation to prevent damage to mating surfaces or injury during handling. Always verify that the selected shim thickness produces the target running clearance or alignment tolerance specified by the equipment manufacturer.