The Sure Shim Pigtail Plug Safety Shim is designed to fit over the trailer plug to prevent lights from flickering and turning off, protecting the drivers, equipment, and freight in tow. When the plug is plugged into the trailer receptacle with the sleeve shim, it is seated firmly without any movement. The prongs won’t wear, and a solid connection can be expected, the company says. The safety shims are made of a proprietary blend of polypropylene with additives that protect from UV rays, corrosives, and temperatures down to -25 degrees F.