Kadee 5 | (NO.5®) Universal Metal Couplers with Gearboxes - Medium (9/32") Centerset Shank | HO Scale

Description

This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with 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.

  • HO-Scale

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)

Recommended Tools:

  • #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)
Delayed Magnetic Uncoupling
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SKU: KDE-5
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    Description

    This industry leading coupler features an all metal standard coupler, and #634 standard centering spring and comes complete with 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.

    • HO-Scale

    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)

    Recommended Tools:

    • #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)
    Delayed Magnetic Uncoupling

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