Description
#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 and 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.
Refer to our helpful Coupler Conversion Charts to determine the appropriate coupler to use on your model.
Two pair per package
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 - 29/64"L x 19/64"W x 7/64"H
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)
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD - Small Parts - Not for children under 14 years.
Kadee Quality Products Co. products are not toys and are not intended for children under 14 years old.