Description
#23 Couplers – Short Centerset Plastic Shank
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#23 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 #23 Plastic Shank Couplers – Short Centerset 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
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.
#23 Plastic Coupler Features:
| Material | – Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank |
| Shank Length | – Short (1/4″) (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 | – #143, short 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 |
| 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: 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. | |
#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 |
#23 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:
| Centerline | – 25/64″ |
| Trip Pin Height | – 1/32″ |
#23 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) |
#23 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) |
#23 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) |
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