598-0468: 3.3mm Thick Shim

Description: A Shim is located in the Wheel and Brake inside the Wheel Assembly in the Drive Train and Braking Systems. Shim is a thin, flat, circular piece of metal or plastic with a hole in the center that is used to distribute the load of a fastener, such as a bolt or a screw. A Shim can also be used as a spacer to adjust the distance between two objects or surfaces. Attributes: • Provide a larger surface area to spread the load and prevent damage to the surface. • Protect against damage by distributing the load uniformly and reducing the tension on the fastener. • Pack of 13 shims used in a swing drive typically includes thin, flat pieces of material. • Manufactured to precise specifications and are built for durability and reliability. Applications: A Shim is used to fill the gap inside the Wheel assembly at the Wheel and Brake, mostly used in Cat 621, 621K, 623, 623K, 627, and 627K Wheel Tractor Scrapers