#27 HO Scale 20-Series Plastic Couplers with Gearboxes - Medium (9/32") Underset 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#27 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 #27 Plastic Shank Couplers - Medium Underset 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.
#27 Plastic Coupler Features:
| Material | - Metal Knuckle, Plastic Coupler Shank |
| Shank Length | - Medium (9/32") (center hole to back of coupler head) |
| Coupler Offset | - Underset |
| Knuckle Spring | - #622 |
| Centering System | - Standard Shank |
| Centering Spring | - #634 Centering Spring NO.5® Style |
| Head | - Standard Head |
| Works In Place of | - #147, medium underset "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 |
#27 with a #212 Talgo Truck Adaptor. Mounting Specifications:
| Centerline | - 25/64" |
| Trip Pin Height | - 1/32" |
#27 in a #213 mounted on bottom. Mounting Specifications:
| Mounting Height | - 25/64" |
| Centerline | - 25/64" |
| Trip Pin Height | - 1/32" |
| Center Hole | - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) |
#27 in a #213 mounted on top. Mounting Specifications:
| Mounting Height | - 19/64" |
| Centerline | - 25/64" |
| Trip Pin Height | - 1/32" |
| Center Hole | - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary) |
#27 in a #232 Mounting Specifications:
| Mounting Height | - 25/64" |
| 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) |