Overview
The Precision Brand 17425 brass shim stock delivers precise thickness control and corrosion resistance for demanding industrial and maintenance applications. This 12″ x 120″ roll of 0.010″ gauge brass shim is manufactured from half-hard, cold-rolled 260 alloy brass with every sheet clearly marked with material type, thickness, and lot number for full traceability. Precision Brand is the only shim manufacturer to offer branded material, setting the standard for accuracy and quality control in shim products.
Key Features
- 0.010″ (0.254 mm) thickness with guaranteed accuracy
- Half-hard 260 alloy brass — corrosion resistant and non-magnetic
- 12″ wide × 120″ long roll format for extended runs
- Precision-branded marking: material type, thickness, and lot number printed directly on shim
- Excellent forming qualities — can be lightly drawn, blanked, or stamped
- Manufactured under rigorous quality control for tight tolerances
Technical Specifications
- Part Number: 17425 (17SS10 alt designation)
- Thickness: 0.010″ (0.254 mm)
- Width: 12 inches
- Length: 120 inches
- Material: Brass, half-hard, cold-rolled 260 alloy
- Weight: 4.85 lbs
- Format: Continuous roll
- Finish: Plain brass
- Key Property: Low magnetic permeability, excellent corrosion resistance
Typical Applications
Precision Brand 17425 shim stock is widely used across manufacturing, maintenance, and toolroom environments:
- Machine alignment and leveling during assembly or repair
- Tool and die setup for precision manufacturing
- Motor, pump, and equipment mounting corrections
- New machine assembly and commissioning
- Short-run and prototype work requiring material accuracy and economy
- Pilot production runs where precise shimming is critical
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard machine tools and equipment requiring brass shim stock
- Precision manufacturing and metrology shops
- Industrial maintenance departments
- Toolroom and prototype fabrication environments
- Any application using 0.010″ gauge shim material
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Previous production runs of Precision Brand 17425 (same specifications)
- Generic 0.010″ brass shim stock from other suppliers (verify fit and material grade before substitution)
Works With
- All standard shim cutting and fabrication tools
- Manual and CNC shearing, punching, and blanking equipment
- Precision measurement gauges and calipers
- Industrial assembly and alignment fixtures
