RS PRO Shim Kit, Steel – Natural
- RS Stock No.:
- 0680145
- Brand:
- RS PRO
Legislation and Compliance
RoHS Certificate of Compliance
EU Directives 2011/65/EU and 2015/863 restrict the use of the 10 substances below in the manufacture of specified types of electrical equipment.
Whilst this restriction does not legally apply to components, it is recognised that component “compliance” is relevant to many customers.
RS definition of RoHS Compliance:
- The product does not contain any of the restricted substances in concentrations and applications banned by the Directive,
- and for components, the product is capable of being worked on at the higher temperatures required by lead–free soldering
The restricted substances and maximum allowed concentrations in the homogenous material are, by weight:
| Substance | Concentration |
| Lead | 0.1% |
| Mercury | 0.1% |
| PBB (Polybrominated Biphenyls) | 0.1% |
| PBDE ( Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers) | 0.1% |
| Hexavalent Chromium | 0.1% |
| Cadmium | 0.01% |
| DEHP (Bis (2-Ethylhexl) phthalate) | 0.1% |
| BBP (Benzyl butyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
| DIBP (Diisobutyl phthalate) | 0.1% |
The supplier of the item listed below has informed RS Components that the product is "RoHS Compliant".
RS Components has taken all reasonable steps to confirm this statement. Information relates only to products sold on or after the date of this certificate.
| RS stock number | 0680145 |
| Product description | RS PRO Shim Kit, Steel - Natural |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
RS Components Ltd, Birchington Road, Corby, Northants, NN17 9RS, UK
Statement of Conformity
This statement confirms that the product detailed below complies with the specifications currently published in the RS media and has been subject to the strict quality conditions imposed by RS Components’ internal management systems. Furthermore and where applicable, it confirms that all relevant semiconductor devices have been handled and packed under conditions that meet the administrative and technical requirements of ANSI/ESD S20.20 and EN61340-5-1 electrostatics control standards.
| RS stock number | 0680145 |
| Product description | RS PRO Shim Kit, Steel - Natural |
| Manufacturer / Brand | RS PRO |
The foregoing information relates to product sold on, or after, the date shown below.
RS COMPONENTS
| Date | Jan 9, 2025 |
RS Components Pte Ltd Robinson Road, P.O. Box 1582, Singapore 903132
Country of Origin: GB
Product Details
RS PRO Steel Shim Kit of 8 Sheets
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 Steel Shim Kit of 8 Sheets offering you different performance characteristics than plastic. Such as the ability to hardening, meaning superb strength and toughness thanks to manganese that removes oxygen and sulfur.
The Steel Shim has tight tolerance up to, and including 0.006, ±0.0006 in is perfect for a precision project.
Note
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.
Features and Benefits
- The Shim Steel is ideal for all engineering indoor and outdoor applications
- Excellent corrosive liquid resistance
- Our Shim Steel has a length of 305 mm and width of 102 mm
- Outstanding strength and toughness
- Tight margin tolerance measurements
Applications
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
Why RS PRO?
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.
Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Brand | RS PRO |
| Number of Sheets | 8 |
| Material | Steel |
| Length | 305 mm |
| Thickness | 0.002 in, 0.003 in, 0.004 in, 0.005 in, 0.006 in, 0.008 in, 0.01 in, 0.015 in |
| Colour | Natural |
| Width | 102 mm |
