| Make It Easy On Yourself... Use Mc Gaskets Pre-Cuts To Solve Your Alignment Problems They're Quick! They're Money Savers! Costly hand cutting is eliminated (one hand cut shim can cost four times more than a Pre-Cut shim.) You save inventory space by eliminating the need to carry a large selection of foil stock. Pre-Cuts or Alignment Shims can be reused because they're made of durable corrosion-resistant 304 stainless steel. Unused Pre-Cuts are simply replaced in the case -- ready for the next job. They're Accurate! The wide range of available shim thicknesses eliminates the need to stack shims, thereby providing a more stable alignment. Also available in metric sizes. |
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| You also get a better alignment because with Pre-Cuts there are no burrs or square corners. Safer, too -- they virtually eliminate hand injuries due to burrs of "snip cuts." |
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No more searching or guessing -- the right size is permanently marked on each shim. All nominal sizes are accurately marked within a tolerance of ±.001. |
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| Benefits of Mc Gaskets Pre-Cut Shims |
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You save time and money by eliminating costly and time consuming handcutting & deburring. |
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You save time by having the right size shims on hand at the right time. |
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Kits are clearly marked and organized according to thickness, making selection as fast as possible. |
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The wide range of shim thicknesses eliminates the need to stack multiple shims, thereby providing a more stable alignment. |
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You achieve a precise alignment because there are no burrs. |
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Hand injuries due to burrs and "snip cuts" are eliminated. |
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The correct size is permanently marked, as well as accurately marked* within a tolerance of ± .001" on the each shim, eliminating the need to check with a micrometer and eliminating searching and guessing. |
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One hand cut shim can cost four times more than any pre-cut shim. |
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You save inventory space by eliminating the need to carry a large selection of roll stock. |
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Mc Gaskets pre-cut shims are reusable because they are made from durable corrosion resistant 304 stainless steel. |
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| Tips for Using Mc Gaskets Pre-Cut Shims |
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Use the minimal amount of Mc Gaskets pre-cut shims possible to obtain the desired thickness. This will make for a more stable alignment. |
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When using multiple Mc Gaskets pre-cut shims to obtain a desired thickness, if possible make a "shim sandwich" placing the thinner shims between two thicker shims. This will make positioning of the shims easier and prevent thinner shims from damage. |
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When reusing Mc Gaskets pre-cut shims be sure to wipe them off, removing any grease, dirt, etc. This prevents unwanted thickness from being added to your Mc Gaskets pre-cut shims, which would have a negative impact on obtaining a precise alignment. |
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Do not reuse Mc Gaskets pre-cut shims which are wrinkled, or that have been bent or bowed as to which true flatness of the shim can not be obtained. |
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Place some oil on new shims or shims that you are reinstalling. It will help make horizontal moves easier. |
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When installing and aligning machinery place .250" under each foot as a matter of practice. |
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Always raise machinery enough for easy shim insertion. Never drive shims under a foot with a hammer. |
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| You won't get any sharp edges or burrs with Mc Gaskets tab shims. What you will get are pre-cut shims that save you both time and money. Made of corrosion resistant 301/302-304 stainless steel, Mc Gaskets tab shims eliminate the need to hand-cut extra shims and Mc Gaskets tab shims are totally reusable. |
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| Order a tab shim kit equipped with a wide range of shim sizes and reduce the number of shims you'll need to stack. Mc Gaskets stocks regular and over-sized slots in A, B. C and D sizes. Custom made Pre-Cut sizes AA, E, G, and H are available. Quotation available upon request. Having the right size shim will save you time and money and more importantly, will provide you with a more stable alignment. |
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Thickness,*
Inches |
Full Kit |
Economy Kit |
Starter Kits |
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Number of shims per thickness |
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.001 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.002 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.003 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.004 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.005 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.010 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.015 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.020 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.025 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.050 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.075 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.100 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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.125 |
25 |
20 |
10 or 12 |
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* Metric thicknesses available
*.031" (1/32") and .062" (1/16") thicknesses available |
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Shim Size |
NEMA Frame Numbers |
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A & OA |
42, 48, 56, 143, 145, 162-169, 182-189, 213-219, 1610, 1810 and 2110 |
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B & OB |
66, 253-259, 283-289, and 323-329 |
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C & OC |
203, 204, 224, 225, 363-369, 403-409, 443-449, and 504-509 |
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D & OD |
502-509, 582-589 and 681-689 |
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