Kadee #33 HO Scale 30-Series Plastic Couplers with Gearboxes - Short (1/4") Centerset Shank

#33 HO Scale 30-Series Plastic Couplers with Gearboxes - Short (1/4") Centerset Shank

HO-Scale MAGNE-MATIC


This industry leading coupler features plastic standard coupler with metal knuckle, and #621 torsion centering spring and comes complete with #233 insulated draft gearbox and lid. The #33 Magne-Matic® Plastic Coupler is designed mostly for body mounting with limited space either above or below the mounting platform, with or without Draft Gear Box Lid and with Draft Gearbox Lid either on top or bottom.

Note: The 30-Series Torsion Spring can be mounted either below or above the coupler shank, but must always be mounted between the Coupler Spring Lid and Draft Gearbox.

The #143 Whisker® Metal Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gearbox is equivalent to the #33 Coupler. The Whisker® Coupler mounted in a #252 Snap-together Gear box makes for simple and easy assembly. Other Whisker® Coupler #33 equivalent options include #153 Whisker® "Scale" Metal Coupler when mounted a #252 Snap-together Gearbox.

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.

Refer to our helpful Coupler Conversion Charts to determine the appropriate coupler to use on your model.

30-Series Coupler Instructions
30-Series Chart
Two pair per package

UPC: 765484000334

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HO-Scale

Package Includes:

(2) Pair #33 Plastic Shank Couplers - Short Centerset Shank
(2) Pair #621 Torsion Centering Spring
(2) Pair #233 Gearboxes & Lids
(2) Pair #210 Washers
(2) Pair #256 - 2-56 Screws
(2) #622 Knuckle Springs

#33 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 - #621 Torsion Centering Spring
Head - Standard Head
Works With - #233 draft gearboxes

#233 Plastic Draft Gearboxes & Lids Features:
Material - Insulated Plastic
Dimensions - 3/8"L x 5/16"W x 9/64"H
Works With - NO.5®, #58, 20-Series Couplers

#33 in a #233 gearbox on top. Mounting Specifications:
Mounting Height - 1/2"
Centerline - 25/64"
Trip Pin Height - 1/32"
Center Hole - 2-56 Insulated Screws are the most commonly used. (Screw length will vary)

#33 in a #233 gearbox 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)

Recommended Tools:

#206 Insulated Multi-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)
#1020 Coupler & Special Purpose Tweezers

Delayed Magnetic Uncoupling