{"product_id":"3-5in-door-hinge-shims-alignment-packers-spacers-0-5-2mm-5-20-pack-uk-made","title":"3.5in Door Hinge Shims | Slide-In Alignment Packers","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;background:#fff;color:#263238;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#17324d;color:#fff;padding:28px 24px;text-align:center;border-radius:10px 10px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#8dd7e8;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:1.5px;text-transform:uppercase;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003eUK-MADE DOOR ALIGNMENT PART\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#fff;font-size:27px;line-height:1.25;margin:0 0 10px;\"\u003e3.5in Slide-in Door Hinge Shims\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px;color:#edf6fa;margin:0;\"\u003eMake small, controlled hinge-side alignment adjustments without improvised packing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:24px;background:#f4f9fb;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThese 3.5 inch-format hinge shims sit behind the leaf of a compatible door hinge to provide a measured adjustment. The open-ended fixing slots are designed so the shim can be slid into place after loosening the hinge screws, where the installation allows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA practical choice for fine-tuning a door that is catching or sitting slightly out of alignment. Choose the minimum shim thickness needed, and check the hinge footprint and fixing positions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:1px solid #e1e7ea;border-right:1px solid #e1e7ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;color:#17324d;border-bottom:3px solid #49a9bd;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left:23px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSlide-in, open-slot design for suitable hinges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003ePrecise 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm thickness options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCan be stacked where appropriate, provided hinge fixing remains secure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eManufactured in the UK for small, repeatable corrections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:1px solid #e1e7ea;border-right:1px solid #e1e7ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;color:#17324d;border-bottom:3px solid #49a9bd;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eProduct details \u0026amp; options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;text-align:left;width:38%;color:#17324d;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003e3.5in (approximately 89mm-long) hinge shim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;text-align:left;width:38%;color:#17324d;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003e3D-printed plastic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;text-align:left;width:38%;color:#17324d;\"\u003eSingle-shim thicknesses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003e0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm and 2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;text-align:left;width:38%;color:#17324d;\"\u003ePack options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003eAssorted Pack, Pack of 5, Pack of 10 or Pack of 20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f3f8fa;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;text-align:left;width:38%;color:#17324d;\"\u003eAssorted 8 Pack\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003e2 of each thickness: 0.5mm, 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;text-align:left;width:38%;color:#17324d;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 10px;border:1px solid #d8e6ec;\"\u003eChosen quantity of shims only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#596b75;font-size:13px;margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eAll measurements are approximate. Check the gallery dimensions and your existing part before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:1px solid #e1e7ea;border-right:1px solid #e1e7ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;color:#17324d;border-bottom:3px solid #49a9bd;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFitting guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left:23px;margin:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eCheck the hinge leaf dimensions, corner geometry and screw locations against the product photographs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eSupport the door as necessary, and loosen the screws of the hinge being adjusted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eSlide the shim behind the hinge leaf, aligning its open slots around the loosened fixings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 9px;\"\u003eRetighten securely and check that the door swings, closes and latches correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:2px 24px 12px;padding:17px 20px;background:#fff8e8;border:1px solid #eed9a5;border-radius:7px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:19px;color:#614b17;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eImportant compatibility \u0026amp; safety information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eA nominal 3.5in hinge size alone does not guarantee fit. These parts do not carry fire-rating, structural, security or load-bearing certification. For fire doors and specialist installations, consult a competent professional. Hinges and screws are not supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:1px solid #e1e7ea;border-right:1px solid #e1e7ea;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:21px;color:#17324d;border-bottom:3px solid #49a9bd;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#17324d;margin:13px 0 3px;\"\u003eDo I have to remove the hinge?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eThe slotted design can allow fitting around loosened screws, but access depends on the existing installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#17324d;margin:13px 0 3px;\"\u003eWhich thickness should I choose?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eStart with the smallest that corrects the issue. The assorted pack gives you two of each thickness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight:bold;color:#17324d;margin:13px 0 3px;\"\u003eWill these fix any door that catches?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eOnly where hinge-side alignment is the cause. Other issues include swelling, frame movement, worn hinges or a misaligned latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:15px 24px;background:#17324d;color:#edf6fa;border-radius:0 0 10px 10px;text-align:center;font-size:13px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#fff;\"\u003eC\u0026amp;J Crafts UK\u003c\/strong\u003e  |  Practical replacement parts, UK-made\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- cj-repair-seo-links --\u003e\u003caside aria-label=\"More fitting help\" style=\"background:#2a2a2a;color:#eadfae;border:1px solid #52625c;border-radius:12px;padding:22px 24px;margin:24px auto;max-width:900px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;line-height:1.65\"\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:20px;margin:0 0 8px;color:#f0e6ba\"\u003eUnsure which part fits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;color:#eadfae\"\u003eMeasure your existing fitting and compare its shape, fixing points and product photographs before ordering. Our advice is specific to compatible parts, not a guarantee based on brand name alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#7ddbd0;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/pages\/door-hinge-shims-alignment-guide\"\u003e3.5-inch door hinge shim alignment guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#7ddbd0;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/collections\/door-hardware-shims\"\u003eBrowse Door hardware and shims\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 8px\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color:#7ddbd0;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"\/pages\/door-strike-plate-spacer-size-guide\"\u003eRead the related repair guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:12px 0 0;color:#eadfae\"\u003eQuestions about measurements? \u003ca style=\"color:#7ddbd0;text-decoration:underline\" href=\"mailto:sales@candjcrafts.com\"\u003eContact C\u0026amp;J Repairs\u003c\/a\u003e before buying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e","brand":"C\u0026J Crafts UK","offers":[{"title":"0.5mm \/ Assorted Pack","offer_id":54269806936392,"sku":"CJ-HS35_0._As","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mm \/ Assorted Pack","offer_id":54269806969160,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1m_As","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5mm \/ Assorted Pack","offer_id":54269807001928,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1._As","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2mm \/ Assorted Pack","offer_id":54269807034696,"sku":"CJ-HS35_2m_As","price":10.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5mm \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54269807067464,"sku":"CJ-HS35_0._Pa","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5mm \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54269807100232,"sku":"CJ-HS35_0._Pa2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"0.5mm \/ Pack of 20","offer_id":54269807133000,"sku":"CJ-HS35_0._Pa3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mm \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54269807165768,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1m_Pa","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mm \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54269807198536,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1m_Pa2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1mm \/ Pack of 20","offer_id":54269807231304,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1m_Pa3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5mm \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54269807264072,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1._Pa","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5mm \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54269807296840,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1._Pa2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.5mm \/ Pack of 20","offer_id":54269807329608,"sku":"CJ-HS35_1._Pa3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2mm \/ Pack of 5","offer_id":54269807362376,"sku":"CJ-HS35_2m_Pa","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2mm \/ Pack of 10","offer_id":54269807395144,"sku":"CJ-HS35_2m_Pa2","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2mm \/ Pack of 20","offer_id":54269807427912,"sku":"CJ-HS35_2m_Pa3","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/3000\/8136\/files\/35in-door-hinge-shims-slide-in-alignment-packers-5980507.webp?v=1791935657","url":"https:\/\/repairs.candjcrafts.com\/products\/3-5in-door-hinge-shims-alignment-packers-spacers-0-5-2mm-5-20-pack-uk-made","provider":"C\u0026J Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}