Precision Brand 81445 Slotted Shim Stock Stainless Steel 10pc

Product Description

The PRECISION BRAND 81445 is a slotted shim stock used to fill gaps, align machinery components, and set precise clearances in mechanical assemblies. Each piece measures 1 mm thick, 100 mm (3.94 inches) wide, and 4 inches long, with a 1-1/4 inch wide slot that allows installation around bolts and fasteners without full disassembly. Constructed from stainless steel for corrosion resistance and dimensional stability. The package contains 10 pieces. Millwrights, maintenance technicians, and precision assembly trades use slotted shim stock as a standard alignment consumable.

Slotted shim stock is used in industrial maintenance, machine alignment, and mechanical fabrication applications. The slot configuration allows the shim to slide into position around a fastener or shaft while the equipment remains partially assembled, reducing teardown time during alignment procedures. Typical applications include leveling machine bases, aligning drive components, and setting bearing clearances in both light and heavy industrial environments. Stainless steel construction makes these shims suitable for wet, chemical-adjacent, or high-temperature service conditions where carbon steel would corrode.

Key Features

• 1 mm nominal thickness for precise gap filling and alignment work
• 1-1/4 inch wide slot allows installation around bolts without full disassembly
• Stainless steel construction resists corrosion in demanding service environments
• 4 inch length and 3.94 inch (100 mm) width provide usable surface area for most machine bases
• Package of 10 pieces supports multi-point alignment jobs from a single order

Compatibility

Designed as a standard slotted shim stock for general industrial machinery alignment, leveling, and spacing applications where a 1 mm thickness and 1-1/4 inch slot width are specified.

Installation Notes

Slotted shim stock is typically installed by millwrights or maintenance mechanics during machinery alignment procedures. De-energize and lock out all equipment before inserting or removing shims from load-bearing or rotating assemblies. Use calibrated measuring instruments to verify final gap or alignment values after shimming. Edges may be sharp — handle with appropriate cut-resistant gloves.