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Vortex Shim Pin - Spare Part For Turning Tool Holders/Boring Bars - SP5

Vortex Shim Pin - Spare Part For Turning Tool Holders/Boring Bars - SP5

SKU:PRO1700087

The Vortex Shim Pin SP5 is a targeted spare part for turning tool holders and boring bars. Brought to you by Vortex Tools, the Protool own brand, it’s built to support reliable tool setup and ong... Read more ↓
TypePin
ISO CodeSP5
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£2.17
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Description

The Vortex Shim Pin SP5 is a targeted spare part for turning tool holders and boring bars. Brought to you by Vortex Tools, the Protool own brand, it’s built to support reliable tool setup and ongoing production.

Designed for fast, tool-side replacements, this shim pin helps maintain proper seating and clearance in SP5 configurations, helping you reduce downtime and keep your machining on track.

  • Quick-fit SP5 compatibility: Drop-in shim pin for SP5 turning tool holders and boring bars, enabling fast swaps with minimal downtime.
  • Durable construction for long life: Made to withstand wear in typical shop environments, helping you get more cycles from your tooling.
  • Stable seating for consistent results: Maintains precise seating to support steady cutting performance and repeatable finishes.

With the SP5 shim pin in your toolkit, you’ll benefit from faster changeovers, fewer setup errors, and ongoing reliability across jobs—protecting your tooling investment while keeping production moving.

Part Numbers

Protool Part Number
PRO1700087
Brand
Vortex
Category
Spares
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Delivery

Free UK mainland delivery on orders over £50 ex VAT. In-stock items ordered before 4:30pm are dispatched the same working day. Full delivery information.

Returns

14-day returns on unused stock items in original packaging. Special-order and bespoke tooling is non-returnable. Read our returns policy.

Technical Support

Over 30 years of machining experience behind the counter. Call 01732 887334, Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.

Trade Accounts

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What time are Protool open?

We are open Monday to Friday between 8:30am and 5pm.

Do you offer Free Next Day delivery?

Yes! We offer Free Next Day delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 on all orders over £50 ex VAT*. We also offer Free DPD Local Next Day delivery on all orders over £100 ex VAT*.

We also offer the following:

  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 — £5.90 (FREE on orders over £50 ex VAT*). Order before 4:30pm for next day delivery. No signature required.
  • DPD Local Next Day — £8.00 (FREE on orders over £100 ex VAT*). Standard next day delivery to UK mainland addresses.
  • Royal Mail Special Delivery — £12.50. Guaranteed delivery before 1pm the next working day.
  • DPD Saturday Delivery — £25.00. Must be ordered on Friday before 4pm. Pre-12pm delivery.

For delivery to Scottish Highlands & Islands, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland, or overseas locations, additional charges apply. Please see our delivery page for full details, or call us on 01732 887 334.

*T's & C's and exclusions apply. Please see our delivery page for more information on all our services.

Ask our technical team about this tool

Not sure if this is the right tool for your job? Ask us about speeds and feeds, material suitability, holders or alternatives — 30+ years of machining experience on the other end.

Prefer to talk? Call 01732 887334 — Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:30, Fri 8:30–16:30.