Value Collection 41977200C Shim Stock 0.05 in Spring Steel

Product Description

The VALUE COLLECTION 41977200C is a blue tempered spring steel shim stock roll used for precision shimming, spacing, and alignment tasks in mechanical assemblies. Manufactured from 1095 high carbon spring steel and heat treated to a blue temper finish, this shim stock delivers consistent thickness and reliable spring-back characteristics under load. At 0.05 inches thick and 12 inches long, it is sized for general-purpose toolroom, maintenance, and fabrication work. Machinists, millwrights, and maintenance technicians cut or bend it to fit specific clearance and tolerance requirements.

This shim stock roll is suited for industrial maintenance, toolroom applications, and precision assembly environments where controlled material thickness is required. Common uses include setting bearing clearances, aligning shafts and couplings, and filling gaps in mechanical assemblies. The blue tempered finish indicates a controlled hardening process that improves surface hardness and wear resistance compared to untreated stock. The 12-inch length provides enough material for most single-use shimming tasks without excessive waste.

Key Features

• 0.05 inch nominal thickness for precise clearance and spacing control
• 1095 high carbon steel composition for strength and hardness
• Blue tempered finish improves surface hardness and corrosion resistance
• 12 inch length suitable for a wide range of single-use shimming tasks
• Spring steel construction provides consistent elasticity and resistance to permanent deformation

Compatibility

Designed as a general-purpose shim stock for industrial maintenance, fabrication, and toolroom applications requiring 0.05 inch thick high carbon spring steel material.

Installation Notes

Shim stock is typically cut and fitted by machinists or millwrights using aviation snips, metal shears, or a bench grinder for edge finishing. Always deburr cut edges before installation to prevent damage to mating surfaces or injury during handling. Wear appropriate cut-resistant gloves when handling shim stock. Follow applicable machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures before inserting shims into live or pressurized equipment.