Precision Brand 26160 Round Shim 0.005 in Spring Steel 50 Pack

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 26160 is a round shortening shim made from 1095 spring steel, designed to provide precise axial spacing and load distribution in mechanical assemblies. At 0.005 inches thick with a 0.501-inch inside diameter and a 0.738-inch outside diameter, this shim is engineered for use with 1/2-inch fasteners and shaft shoulders. The 1095 spring steel construction delivers consistent resilience and resistance to compression set under load. Each package contains 50 pieces, making it practical for production environments or field service kits where multiple adjustments may be required.

Round shortening shims like the 26160 are used by machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians in industrial, commercial, and trade applications. Common uses include bearing preload adjustment, shaft alignment, gear train spacing, and component standoff in pump, motor, and HVAC equipment assemblies. The 1/2-inch screw size compatibility and tight thickness tolerance make this shim suitable for precision work where stack height control is critical.

Key Features

• Shim type: shortening, for axial spacing and component height adjustment
• 1095 spring steel construction for durability and consistent spring-back under load
• Thickness of 0.005 inches with a tolerance of plus or minus 0.0005 inches for precise stack control
• 0.501-inch inside diameter fits standard 1/2-inch fasteners and shoulder diameters
• Pack of 50 pieces supports batch repair work and production use

Compatibility

Designed for use with 1/2-inch screw sizes and 1/2-inch shoulder diameters in mechanical assemblies requiring precise shortening shim placement.

Installation Notes

Installation is typically performed by machinists or maintenance technicians. De-energize and lock out all equipment before disassembling any assembly to insert or replace shims. Use calibrated measuring tools to verify final stack thickness and confirm dimensional tolerances are met before reassembly. Do not substitute shims of differing material grades when spring-back characteristics are critical to the application.