Adaptability to different environments makes Steel Shim popular material used in engineering for shimming and insulation applications worldwide. No surprise as to why Shims are the first choice for a reliable and durable material, allowing you to control thickness spacing for your BIG and small project.

Today, we are proudly introducing our own branded RS PRO Brass Shim Kit of 8 Sheets offering you different performance characteristics than plastic. Such as low friction, decorative appearance or low corrosion resistance.

The Brass Shim has tight tolerance up to, and including 0.006 in, ±0.0006 10% is perfect for a precision project.

Steel Shim is a common material used in/as:

• Engineering for shimming and insulation applications


• Construction to secure bolts and nuts or to act as spacers to secure fasteners


• Compressor - protecting washers from rust and corrosion


• Gap filler between manufactured components


• Decorative furniture material to create an industrial look

RS PRO is our own-brand range of great-value products. Each part of every RS PRO product is stringently tested against demanding industry standards. We give it our seal of approval only when we’re confident of exceptional quality. That’s why RS PRO is trusted by engineers worldwide.

During the cutting using power tools or hand tools, always use appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment). You can explore our Safety Goggles section to help you make a formal decision.