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Certified Plastic Shims are available in the following thicknesses (all thicknesses are approximate):

Code	Approximate Thickness	Color	Accuracy
CS1	25 μm (1 mil)	Orange	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS2	50 μm (2 mil)	Red	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS3	75 μm (3 mil)	Green	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS5	125 μm (5 mil)	Blue	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS10	250 μm (10 mil)	Brown	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS20	500 μm (20 mil)	Yellow	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS40	1000 μm (40 mil)	White	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CS60	1500 μm (60 mil)	Black	±2 μm (±0.08 mil)
CSS	Complete set of 8		±2 μm (±0.08 mil)

 

Certified Plastic Shims (foils) provide an economical alternative to coated metal plates. They have a reduced accuracy of ±2 µm (±0.08 mil). A coating thickness gage measures shim thickness when this shim is placed over a smooth metal surface (zero plate).

Non-Certified Plastic Shims (foils) provide a quick operational check of the instrument and they allow the user to perform practice measurements when placed over metal.

Alternatively, they can be placed over an uncoated metal substrate. They are not suitable for use with magnetic pull-off gages.

Shims overview:

• Simulate a coating over a particular substrate material or shape. Gage performance can be conveniently verified on a regular basis as required by some international test methods
• For use with all Type 2, electronic coating thickness gages
• Protects the probe from damage or premature wear when placed over hot or abrasive surfaces
• Can be placed on top of soft or tacky coating films to obtain thickness measurements without the gage probe depressing the coating film
• Dimensions: 3 x 8 cm (1 x 3 inches)

Specifications & Ordering Guide

Certified Plastic Shims

• Certified shims provide an economical alternative to Coated Metal Plates but have a reduced accuracy
• Each shim is packaged in a protective sleeve
• Certificate of Calibration showing traceability to PTB is included with each shim or set of shims
• Certified and labeled in both Metric and Imperial units