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Blue tempered steel shim roll, 6 inches wide by 50 inches long, 0.005 inch thick

PRECISION

PRECISION 23C5 .005X6"X50' Blue Tempered Shim

SKU CH-9D2G-TXV8N

Blue tempered steel shim stock measuring 6 inches wide by 50 inches long and .005 inches thick for precision tool and die set-up

  • Size6 × 50 in
  • Product typeCarpet Seam Binders
  • Precise 0.005 in thickness meets tight tolerances
  • High-strength Grade 1095 steel handles 230,000 psi loads
  • Full hard temper achieves Rockwell C48-51 durability
  • AISI-1095 and AMS-5122 standards ensure material consistency
  • 6 in by 50 in dimensions suit tool and die set-up

Precision 23C5 Shim Stock

The PRECISION 23C5 .005X6"X50' Blue Tempered Shim is a flat steel strip calibrated for tool and die set-up work. Machinists and maintenance technicians use it to achieve precise alignment and spacing in fixtures, jigs and press assemblies.

Full Hard Temper With C48-51 Hardness

Heat-treated to a full hard condition, the material delivers a Rockwell C48-51 rating and a tensile strength of 230,000 psi. The strip resists deformation under load and maintains its 0.005 in thickness through repeated assembly cycles.

Grade 1095 Steel Meets AISI And SAE Standards

Produced to AISI-1095, AMS-5122 and SAE-1095 specifications, the shim stock offers consistent chemistry and mechanical properties. The plain finish allows direct contact with mating surfaces without coating interference, while the 6 in by 50 in sheet yields multiple shims per pack.

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Price $24.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand namePrecision Brand
Product typeCarpet Seam Binders
Size & build
Size6 × 50 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the 0.005 in thick shim stock and what step do people miss?

Cut the 6 in wide by 50 in long strip to length, deburr edges, and verify the +/-0.00075 in thickness tolerance before stacking; the step most often missed is confirming flatness after each cut.

What maintenance or replacement will the Grade 1095 shim need later?

Inspect for surface corrosion on the plain finish and replace any piece that shows pitting or has lost the C48-51 Rockwell hardness from over-bending.

What limit appears first when the shim is used continuously under load?

The 230,000 psi tensile strength is reached before the full-hard temper yields, so permanent deformation marks the practical limit.

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