10mm Thick Shim Caterpillar 6021823

A Shim is installed at the bucket linkage pin interface to maintain proper alignment and secure fit between the pin and surrounding brackets. It compensates for manufacturing tolerances and operational wear, ensuring smooth pin articulation and reducing stress concentrations. The shim helps prevent joint play, misalignment, and uneven load transfer, thereby supporting consistent linkage motion in dynamic loading conditions.Attributes:• Maintains proper clearance to prevent friction and wear.• Helps in reducing noise and vibration levels.• Adjusts and fine-tunes component alignment.Applications: A Shim is used in pin joints of the bucket linkage assembly to align components, reduce play, and ensure smooth articulation under repetitive motion and loading.