Plastic U-Shaped Shims

Plastic U Shim Features

  • Typically withstanding ten tons of compressed force, lightweight plastic U-shaped shims are designed to fit around bolts and anchors.

  • Often used for aligning windows and curtain walls.

  • The rounded shape allows greater flexibility in aligning the plastic U shims with no protruding corners.

  • Offered in eight sizes as well as four color-coded thicknesses.

  • Ideal for the Precast, Tilt-Up, and Glass industries.

  • For similar applications, Grove Shims™ offers horseshoe shims (U-shaped shims with square outer edges) in various sizes.

Plastic U Shim Specifications

Item NumberThicknessSizeBolt HoleColorPackaging
16HS1/16"1-1/2" x 2"1/2"Blue1M/cs
18HS1/8"1-1/2" x 2"1/2"Red1M/cs
19HS3/16"1-1/2" x 2"1/2"Orange1M/cs
14HS1/4"1-1/2" x 2"1/2"Black1M/cs
12HS1/2"1-1/2" x 2"1/2"Brown500/cs
31HS1/32"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"Green1M/cs
36HS1/16"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"Blue1M/cs
38HS1/8"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"Red1M/cs
39HS3/16"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"Orange1M/cs
34HS1/4"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"Black1M/cs
33HS3/8"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"White500/cs
32HS1/2"1-1/2" X 3-1/2"1/2"Brown500/cs
17_6HS1/16"1-7/8" X 2-5/8"5/8"Blue1M/cs
17_8HS1/8"1-7/8" X 2-5/8"5/8"Red1M/cs
17_4HS1/4"1-7/8" X 2-5/8"5/8"Black1M/cs
26HS1/16"2-5/16" X 3"13/16"Blue1M/cs
28HS1/8"2-5/16" X 3"13/16"Red1M/cs
24HS1/4"2-5/16" X 3"13/16"Black1M/cs
23HS3/8"2-5/16" X 3"13/16"White500/cs

For additional property details about our U-shaped shims and other Grove shims, take a look at our Detailed Plastic Shim Information Chart. We also have a lot of other helpful resources specifically designed to help you level objects more efficiently.

Why Grove Shims™?

  • We can make custom shims to your requirements.

  • Any shape and size of plastic shim can be special ordered in fire-safe, self-extinguishing materials.

  • All of our plastic shims are made in America from high-quality plastic.

  • Our wide variety of color-coded shims and solid thicknesses are easily applied for easy alignment every time.

  • Plastic shims won’t rot like wooden shims and won’t rust like metal shims.

  • Prompt, personalized attention is placed to every order focusing on accuracy and quick shipping.

Product Warranty & Liability

  • Representations shown are for recommended usages.

  • No warranty expressed or implied is furnished. Grove Shims™’ liability is limited to the purchase price of this product.

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