Find answers to common questions about Grove Shims’ plastic leveling shims, including materials, manufacturing, custom options, ordering, and shipping. Grove Shims has manufactured 100% American-made plastic shims in Leominster, Massachusetts, since 1974.
A: Shims from Grove Shims™ are made from solid, not hollow, recyclable plastic. The solidity of plastic leveling shims makes them ideal in crucial, load-bearing conditions.
A: Our shims are completely manufactured in the USA by injecting molten plastic into a mold. All of our shims are made from one of the following: polypropylene (PP), HIP (high-impact polystyrene), or ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene).
A: The terms are sometimes used interchangeably, but there is a slight difference. U-shaped shims have rounded outer corners, while horseshoe shims have square outer corners.
A: Yes – with a minimum order quantity, Grove Shims can custom manufacture plastic leveling shims in different colors as well as different thicknesses, sizes, and shapes.
A: Yes – feel free to look over our line of plastic shims, then contact us by phone, email, or using the contact us form linked at the bottom of this article to describe what samples you need.
A: Absolutely! Our team is available to help you by phone, email, or by using the contact us form linked at the bottom of this article.
A: Grove plastic shims can be used in a variety of industries, for multiple purposes. Explore plastic shim applications by industry.
A: Tapered plastic shims, also called wedge shims, are commonly used to level and align dead loads in glass, window, and door applications.
Our minimum order is $50 for standard shims. Custom shims have separate minimum quantities, and pricing is subject to change.
A: We have distributors across the United States who can sell smaller quantities of our plastic leveling shims. Simply contact us to find a distributor near you.
A: We’re glad to hear it! Please contact us for more information on how to offer Grove Shims’ products.
A: Typically, we ship our shims in boxes. However, upon request (and for an increased shipping price), we can ship the shims in plastic bags.
Most in-stock orders ship within 48 hours. Expedited shipping may be available for urgent orders.
Please note: Custom, out-of-stock, and backordered products may require additional time. Severe weather may also cause shipping delays.
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