Value Collection 41977192C Shim Stock 0.05 in Spring Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 41977192C is a flat shim stock sheet made from 1095 high carbon blue tempered spring steel, designed for precision shimming, spacing, and alignment applications across industrial and mechanical trades. At 0.05 inches thick, 12 inches long, and 6 inches wide, this piece provides a consistent, reliable base for adjusting tolerances in machinery, fixtures, jigs, and assemblies. Blue tempering gives the steel a hardened, resilient surface that resists deformation under load. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians use shim stock like this to achieve tight fits and proper clearances without custom fabrication.

This shim stock is suited for general-purpose use in manufacturing, maintenance, and repair environments. It is appropriate for shimming bearing housings, aligning shafts, setting gear clearances, and leveling equipment bases. The single-piece format makes it ready to cut or score to the required shape on site. It works in both light-duty and moderately demanding mechanical applications where spring steel rigidity and flatness are required.

Key Features

• 1095 high carbon blue tempered spring steel construction for hardness and resilience
• 0.05 inch thickness for moderate-tolerance shimming and spacing tasks
• 12 inch x 6 inch sheet provides flexible sizing — cut to shape as needed
• Blue tempered finish indicates controlled heat treatment for consistent material properties
• Single-piece format requires no additional quantity breaks for most service applications

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock sheet suitable for machinery alignment, fixture building, and tolerance adjustment in industrial and mechanical maintenance applications.

Installation Notes

Installation and cutting of shim stock should be performed by qualified machinists or maintenance technicians familiar with precision alignment procedures. De-energize and lock out all equipment before shimming rotating or driven components. Use aviation snips, shim cutters, or a bench shear to cut spring steel shim stock — do not use standard scissors or unrated cutting tools, as the hardened steel can damage tooling or create sharp edge hazards. Wear appropriate cut-resistant gloves when handling cut edges.