{"product_id":"kadee-028-287-delrin-shank","title":"Kadee 28 - #28 HO Gauge 20-Series Plastic Couplers with Gearboxes - Medium (9\/32\") Centerset Shank .287'' (Delrin Shank) (4pcs)","description":"Information from Kadee's website:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#28 Couplers - Medium Centerset Plastic Shank\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHO-Scale \t     \tMAGNE-MATIC\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThis 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® Plastic Coupler may be mounted with the included #213 or #232 Gearbox or with most other manufacturers cast-on coupler pockets.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nThe #28 Coupler is the plastic equivalent to the NO.5® Metal Coupler.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nIt 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nRefer to our helpful Coupler Conversion Charts to determine the appropriate coupler to use on your model.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n20-Series Coupler Instructions\u003cbr\u003e\r\n20-Series Chart\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTwo pair per package\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHO-Scale\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nPackage Includes:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) Pair #28 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Centerset Shank\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) Pair #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) Pair #213 055\" ID \u0026amp; .100\" ID Bushing\/Sleeves\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) Pair #212 Talgo Truck Adaptors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) Pair #213 Gearboxes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) Pair #232 Gearboxes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    (2) #622 Knuckle Springs\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#28 Plastic Coupler Features:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaterial \t -   Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank\u003cbr\u003e\r\nShank Length \t -   Medium (19\/64\") (center hole to back of coupler head)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCoupler Offset \t -   Centerset\u003cbr\u003e\r\nKnuckle Spring \t -   #622\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCentering System \t -   Standard Shank\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCentering Spring \t -   #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style\u003cbr\u003e\r\nHead \t -   Standard Head\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorks In Place of \t -   NO.5®, #58, #118, #119, #148, #158, most medium centerset \"clone\" couplers\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorks With \t -   #213, #232, #234, #242, most manufacturer cast-on draft gearboxes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#212 Talgo Truck Adaptors:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaterial \t -   Insulated Plastic\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorks With \t -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTo 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.\u003cbr\u003e\r\nNOTE: So it is important to check coupler height and make sure it is correct \"before\" you insert the talgo truck adaptor, because it's almost impossible to remove without breaking something.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#213 Plastic Draft Gearboxes:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaterial \t -   Insulated Plastic\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDimensions \t -   25\/64\"L x 5\/16\"W x 3\/32\"H\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorks With \t -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#232 Plastic Draft Gearboxes \u0026amp; Lids Features:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMaterial \t -   Insulated Plastic\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDimensions \t -   29\/64\"L x 19\/64\"W x 7\/64\"H\u003cbr\u003e\r\nWorks With \t -   NO.5®, #58, 20-Series and all Whisker® Couplers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#28 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenterline \t -   25\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTrip Pin Height \t -   1\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#28 in a #213 monted on bottom. Mounting Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMounting Height \t -   29\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenterline \t -   25\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTrip Pin Height \t -   1\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenter Hole \t -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#28 in a #213 monted on top. Mounting Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMounting Height \t -   23\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenterline \t -   25\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTrip Pin Height \t -   1\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenter Hole \t -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n#28 in a #232 Mounting Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMounting Height \t -   29\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenterline \t -   25\/64\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nTrip Pin Height \t -   1\/32\"\u003cbr\u003e\r\nCenter Hole \t -   2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSide Holes \t -   0-48 Self-Tapping or 0-80 Machine Screws. (Screw length will vary)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nRecommended Tools:\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #206 Insulated Multi-Purpose Coupler Height Gauge\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #230 Talgo Adaptor Insertion Pic\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #231 Greas-em Dry Graphite Lubricant\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #237 Coupler Trip Pin Pliers\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #240 Double Headed Pin Vise\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #241 Dual Tool Manual Uncoupling Tool and Spring Pick\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #246 Tap (2-56) and Drills (#50 and #43)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n    #780 Tap (0-80) and Drills (#55 and #52)\u003cbr\u003e\r\n","brand":"KADEE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39676974694452,"sku":"765484000280","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0553\/8958\/5460\/files\/765484000280_1.jpg?v=1716344914","url":"https:\/\/www.branchline.com.au\/products\/kadee-028-287-delrin-shank","provider":"Branchline Hobby Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}