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K5 Kadee #5 HO Magne-Matic Metal Coupler-Center Shank (2prs)

K5 Kadee #5 HO Magne-Matic Metal Coupler-Center Shank (2prs)

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Description

The industry leading coupler manufacturer features an all metal standard coupler, a #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with an insulated draft gearbox and lid. The NO.5® Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #242 Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.

The #242 HO Scale Universal "Black Box" Snap-Together Insulated Gearbox & Lids provides the convenience of a "full assembly" of the complete coupler assembled within the draft gearbox for easier handling and less frustration for those with bigger fingers.

Precision engineered to work with Kadee® NO.5®, 58, 20-Series and 40-Series & All Whisker® Couplers.

2-56 screws are the most commonly used for center hole.
Screw length will very depending on the mounting situation.

Our packages includes 4) #5 Kadees with #634 centering springs and four pairs of #242 Universal snap-together insulated gearboxes and lids. Enough for two pairs of cars. Please visit Kadee.com website for further instructions on installation.


#5 Kadee® Metal Coupler Features:
Material  -   Metal
Shank Length  -   Medium 9/32"
Coupler Offset  -  Center set
Knuckle Spring  -   #622
Centering System  -   #634
Head  -   Standard
Compatible With
  -  No.5®, #21, #22, #23, #24, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #58, #118, #119, #141, #142, #143, #144, #145, #146, #147, #148, #149, #153, #156, #158
Works With  -  #28, #58, #118, #119, #148, #158, manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes


#242 Snap-Together Gearbox Features:
Material  -   Insulated Plastic
Lid Type  -   Snap-Together
Dimensions  -   7/16"L x 5/16"W x 1/8"H
Works With  -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and 40-Series, All Whisker® Couplers


Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height  -   25/64"
Centerline  -   25/64"
Trip Pin Height  -   1/32"
Center Hole  -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

Click on the following link for installation instructions:

https://www.kadee.com/documents/standardcouplersins.pdf

It is not recommended to use a metal coupler directly on a metal surface or in a metal draft gear box to avoid the possible electrical crossover or shorting that may cause damage. Use the provided insulated draft gear box.

Two pairs included per package.

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