| 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
US 9580 
GB 7415 
CA 6277 
AU 5584 
IE 4070 
NZ 2480 
SG 982 
IN 500 
