#5 (NO.5®) Metal Couplers – Medium Centerset Shank
This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The NO.5® Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #232 Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets. The 148 Whisker® Coupler is equivalent to the NO.5® Metal Coupler. It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gearbox to avoid possible electrical crossover and shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated gearbox or insulated #28 coupler. Two pair per package UPC: 765484000051 HO-Scale Package Includes:
(2) Pair NO.5® Metal Couplers – Medium Centerset Shank
(2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
(2) Pair #232 Gearboxes
(2) #622 Knuckle Springs
NO.5® Metal Coupler Features:
Material
– Metal
Shank Length
– Medium (9/32) (center hole to back of coupler head)
Coupler Offset
– Centerset
Knuckle Spring
– #622
Centering System
– Standard Shank
Centering Spring
– #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
Head
– Standard Head
Works In Place of
– #58, #28, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset clone couplers
Works With
– #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes
#232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features:
Material
– Insulated Plastic
Dimensions
– 29/64L x 19/64W x 7/64H
Works With
– NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers
Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height
– 29/64
Centerline
– 25/64
Trip Pin Height
– 1/32
Center Hole
– 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)
Side Holes
– 0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary)