Flat Packers – Polypropylene – Frame Alignment

Product Overview

Achieve precision in window and door frame alignment with our Professional Flat Packers, featuring a mixed assortment of thicknesses and a 32mm width. These color-coded polypropylene shims are designed for precise positioning, ensuring stable and accurate installation.

With flat, rigid faces, these packers distribute load evenly, maintaining alignment in timber, uPVC, and aluminum frames. Made from moisture-proof, non-corroding polypropylene, they promise long-term stability.

Features & Benefits

• Color Identification: Instantly recognize individual thicknesses with mixed color coding.
• Load Stability: Rigid polypropylene ensures stable support under frame screws without crushing.
• Moisture and Rot Resistance: The non-absorbent material prevents swelling, rotting, or corroding.
• Clean Seating: Burr-free faces provide full contact for reliable load spreading.
• Stackable Use: Uniform geometry allows for stacking to build precise structures.
• Substrate Compatibility: Safe for timber, masonry, concrete, and metal frames; non-conductive.

Applications

• Window Frame Setting: Establishes plumb, level, and square before fixing.
• Door Frame Installation: Shims hinge and strike sides for precision.
• Partitioning and Stud Work: Packs track and studs to true lines.
• Joinery and Cabinetry: Provides fine adjustment under sills and casings.
• Cladding and Battening: Spaces battens off substrates for drainage.

Installation Guidance

• Select Thickness: Choose packers to match gaps, stack if necessary.
• Place for Support: Position under frame load points to spread pressure.
• Fix Without Distortion: Secure screws to avoid frame deflection.
• Verify Alignment: Check level, plumb, and adjust as needed.
• Trim if Necessary: Trim protruding edges after fixing.

FAQs

• What materials are these packers compatible with? They are safe for use with timber, masonry, concrete, and metal frames.
• Can these packers be used in damp environments? Yes, they are made from moisture-proof polypropylene.
• How do I adjust the thickness? Packers can be stacked to achieve the desired thickness.