Description
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#28 Magne-Matic® Metal Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.
The #28 Coupler is the plastic 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.
Package Includes:
- (2) Pair #28 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank
- (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style
- (2) Pair 055" ID & .100" ID Bushing/Sleeves
- (2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors
- (2) Pair #213 Gearboxes
- (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes
- (2) #622 Knuckle Springs
#28 Plastic Coupler Features:
Material |
- Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank |
Shank Length |
- Medium (19/64") (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 |
- NO.5®, #58, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset "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 |
#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 |
#28 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:
Centerline |
- 25/64" |
Trip Pin Height |
- 1/32" |
#28 in a #213 monted on bottom. 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) |
#28 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height |
- 23/64" |
Centerline |
- 25/64" |
Trip Pin Height |
- 1/32" |
Center Hole |
- 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) |
#28 in a #232 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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#230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic
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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)