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Kadee HO #27 Plastic Couplers with Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Underset Shank - 2 Pair

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SKU: KAD27

Kadee HO #27 Plastic Couplers with Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Underset Shank - 2 Pair

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.

This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #27 Magne-Matic Plastic Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.

Package Includes:

(2) Pair #27 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Underset Shank

(2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5 Style

(2) Pair #213 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves

(2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors

(2) Pair #213 Gearboxes

(2) Pair #232 Gearboxes

(2) #622 Knuckle Springs

#27 Plastic Coupler Features:

Material

- Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank

Shank Length

- Medium 9/32" center hole to back of coupler head

Coupler Offset

- Underset

Knuckle Spring

- #622

Centering System

- Standard Shank

Centering Spring

- #634 Centering Spring NO.5 Style

Head

- Standard Head

Works In Place of

- #147, medium underset ‘clone’ couplers

Works With

- #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes

#212 Talgo Truck Adaptors:

Material

- Insulated Plastic

Works With

- NO.5, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker Couplers

To check coupler height, set the coupler into the talgo truck pocket and hold it level as possible and check the coupler height with a #205 or newer #206 HO coupler height gauge.

NOTE: It is important to check coupler height and make sure it is correct beforeyou insert the talgo truck adaptor, because it's almost impossible to remove without breaking something.

#213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes:

Material

- Insulated Plastic

Dimensions

- 25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H

Works With

- NO.5, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker Couplers

#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

#27 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:

Centerline

- 25/64"

Trip Pin Height

- 1/32"

#27 in a #213 mounted on bottom. 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)

#27 in a #213 mounted on top. Mounting Specifications:

Mounting Height

- 19/64"

Centerline

- 25/64"

Trip Pin Height

- 1/32"

Center Hole

- 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. Screw length will vary.

#27 in a #232 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.

Side Holes

- 0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. Screw length will vary.

Don’t forget these other helpful tools for your Kadee coupler installations:

#206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge

#231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant

#237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers

#240 Double Headed Pin Vise

#241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick

#246 Tap ‘2-56’ and Drills, #50 and #43

#780 Tap ‘0-80’ and Drills, #55 and #52

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Kadee HO #27 Plastic Couplers with Draft Gear boxes Medium 9/32" Underset Shank - 2 Pair

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.

This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #27 Magne-Matic Plastic Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.

Package Includes:

(2) Pair #27 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Underset Shank

(2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5 Style

(2) Pair #213 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves

(2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors

(2) Pair #213 Gearboxes

(2) Pair #232 Gearboxes

(2) #622 Knuckle Springs

#27 Plastic Coupler Features:

Material

- Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank

Shank Length

- Medium 9/32" center hole to back of coupler head

Coupler Offset

- Underset

Knuckle Spring

- #622

Centering System

- Standard Shank

Centering Spring

- #634 Centering Spring NO.5 Style

Head

- Standard Head

Works In Place of

- #147, medium underset ‘clone’ couplers

Works With

- #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes

#212 Talgo Truck Adaptors:

Material

- Insulated Plastic

Works With

- NO.5, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker Couplers

To check coupler height, set the coupler into the talgo truck pocket and hold it level as possible and check the coupler height with a #205 or newer #206 HO coupler height gauge.

NOTE: It is important to check coupler height and make sure it is correct beforeyou insert the talgo truck adaptor, because it's almost impossible to remove without breaking something.

#213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes:

Material

- Insulated Plastic

Dimensions

- 25/64"L x 5/16"W x 3/32"H

Works With

- NO.5, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker Couplers

#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

#27 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:

Centerline

- 25/64"

Trip Pin Height

- 1/32"

#27 in a #213 mounted on bottom. 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)

#27 in a #213 mounted on top. Mounting Specifications:

Mounting Height

- 19/64"

Centerline

- 25/64"

Trip Pin Height

- 1/32"

Center Hole

- 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. Screw length will vary.

#27 in a #232 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.

Side Holes

- 0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. Screw length will vary.

Don’t forget these other helpful tools for your Kadee coupler installations:

#206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge

#231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant

#237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers

#240 Double Headed Pin Vise

#241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick

#246 Tap ‘2-56’ and Drills, #50 and #43

#780 Tap ‘0-80’ and Drills, #55 and #52

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