Red Polypropylene Plastic Shim, 457mm x 305mm x 0.38mm

Plastic shim performs the same function as metal shim, but has additional uses as a seal and as a barrier to prevent corrosion between dissimilar materials
Available in individual sizes (8 sheets per pack)
Available in assorted packs
Colour coded

Adaptability to different environments makes Plastic 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 Red Plastic Shim offering you different performance characteristics than metal, such as folding endurance, chemical resistance or tensile strength to break.

The Plastic Shim goes even beyond that, and thanks to the straightforward concept that different thickness indicates the other colour, you can eliminate the need to use a micrometre.

Plastic Shim is a common material used in:

• 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

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