Description
This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with an insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #58 Magne-Matic® "Scale" Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #232 Gearbox or with other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
The 158 "Scale" Whisker® Coupler is equivalent to the #58 "Scale" 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.
Package Includes:
- (2) Pair #58 "Scale" Metal Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
- (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
- (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes
- (2) #625 Knuckle Springs
#58 Metal Coupler Features:
| Material |
- Metal |
| Shank Length |
- Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) |
| Coupler Offset |
- Centerset |
| Knuckle Spring |
- #625 |
| Centering System |
- Standard Shank |
| Centering Spring |
- #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style |
| Head |
- "Scale" Head |
| Works In Place of |
- NO.5®, #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) |
Recommended Tools:
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#206 Insulated Muti-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge
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#231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant
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#237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers
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#240 Double Headed Pin Vise
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#241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick
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#246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)
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#780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)
