General Purpose Frame Packers

Price range: £33.99 through £85.99 Exc. VAT

Robust mid-size frame packers designed for dependable levelling and spacing in window and door installations. Manufactured from rigid polypropylene and supplied in colour-coded thicknesses from 1 mm to 10 mm.

Highlights

General Purpose Frame Packers are a practical choice for installers who need consistent support and accurate positioning during everyday frame installations. With a 53 Γ— 62 mm footprint, they offer enough surface area to support medium-sized frames without sacrificing precision or ease of placement.

The flat bearing face helps spread load evenly behind fixings, reducing the risk of frame movement, twisting, or long-term settlement. A lightly textured surface improves grip, keeping the packer stable during installation and tightening.

These packers retain their shape under load and won’t degrade over time, making them suitable for both internal and external use. Colour-coded sizing allows quick selection on site, helping installers work faster and more accurately.

Key features:

  • 53 Γ— 62 mm mid-size format suited to most standard frames
  • Provides stable, even support behind fixings
  • Textured surface helps prevent slippage during fitting
  • Colour-coded thicknesses from 1 mm to 10 mm
  • Compatible with uPVC, aluminium, and timber systems
  • Eliminates the need for timber offcuts or improvised shims

Typical uses:

  • Aligning window and door frames
  • Packing sills, thresholds, and lintels
  • Correcting uneven openings
  • General construction and joinery adjustments

1mm Frame Packers

1mm frame packers are used for very fine adjustments where minimal spacing is required. They are ideal for final alignment of frames, helping achieve a straight and level fit without introducing pressure behind fixings.

2mm Frame Packers

2mm packers are suitable for light levelling and small corrections. They provide a slight lift behind frames, making them useful for standard installations where only minor adjustment is needed.

3mm Frame Packers

3mm packers are a common choice for general frame installation work. They offer a balanced level of spacing and support, helping maintain alignment while distributing load evenly across the fixing points.

4mm Frame Packers

4mm packers are used when additional adjustment is required to correct uneven openings. They provide increased lift while maintaining stability, making them ideal for slightly irregular surfaces.

6mm Frame Packers

6mm packers are suited for larger gaps and heavier frames. They help maintain correct positioning while ensuring load is spread evenly behind fixings, reducing the risk of movement or frame distortion.

10mm Frame Packers

10mm packers are used for significant levelling adjustments or where deeper spacing is required. They are ideal for correcting uneven substrates, aligning large frames, or building up height in structural installations.

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Specifications

Product CodeGeneral Purpose Frame Packers
Dimensions53 mm Γ— 62 mm
Thickness Range1 – 10 mm
MaterialPolypropylene
ApplicationsFrame levelling and alignment in medium-sized openings
Stock LocationUK-held stock – ready for same-day dispatch

Installation Notes

  • Select the thickness that maintains level and plumb without crush.
  • Position packers to distribute load evenly around the unit.
  • Use bridge packers around fixings to avoid point-load cracking.
  • Re-check final alignment after hardware adjustments.