Dimensions | 50mm x 50mm |
To Fit Bolt Size | M12 |
Depth | 1mm, 2mm and 3mm available |
Material | Pre-Galvanised Steel |
Pack Size | 50 Units |
A shim is a thin, often tapered piece of material used in the construction industry to fill gaps between two objects. They are a very useful item and can be used to adjust, create a better fit, or level surfaces. Filling a gap is a common use of a shim, particularly in construction where precision is important. When parts or subject to wear and tear, filling a gap with a shim will help prevent this; they have many uses.
Shims are also known as packers, spacers or foils, they can be made from a variety of materials including wood, plastic or metal. They are also made 'ad hoc' from any material that is to hand on a construction site but this is probably not the best way of solving a fitting or levelling issue. While it is tempting to use improvised shims it is much more cost-effective to use a proper product made from high quality material from the outset.
First Fence has a range of sizes and styles of shims including a solid square variety, with the option of a horseshoe cut-out to fit around a bolt available and in a range of depths, so there is something for all your packing needs. Also available is a rectangular horseshoe format; these are sometimes known as trouser shims due to their shape resembling the legs of a pair of trousers.
The Pre-Galvanised Steel Horseshoe Shim in this package has an M12 insert space to fit around a bolt of the same gauge and comes in a package of 50 items. Each shim is 50mm x 50mm and is available from 1mm to 3mm in depth and is constructed from pre-galvanised steel.
If you have any questions about this or any of our products please get in touch by calling 01283 512111 or by using the online chat tool and a member of the sales team will be happy to help you with your purchase.