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FREIGHT CAR TYPE F COUPLERS

Type F interlocking couplers are equipped with the F design head end and the F design shank and butt end. Incorporated into the F design are several features that are not available in the Types E and E/F designs. These added features include:

Frontal interlocking wing pockets and lugs that interlock with any mating interlocking coupler. These safety features help maintain the couplers and derailed cars in alignment to assist in preventing over-turning and telescoping of the cars.
A frontal bottom support shelf is standard on all F couplers to prevent a mating pulled out coupler from falling to the roadbed and thereby becoming a hazard.
A total of only 3.8” of free contour slack exists between two new F Interlocking couplers: as opposed to 25/32” for two new Type E or Type E/F mated couplers. The result is an improvement in train handling actions.
Reduction in wear on head surfaces results in extended services life due to control of vertical interface movements and less free contour slack.
Buff loads are distributed through the central column of the F Interlocking coupler.
When provided, the shank butt alignment shoulders assist in keeping the couplers centered and cars aligned under heavy buffing actions and slack run-in.
The vertical pin connection makes a more efficient assembly than possible with a crosskey
Coupler locklift assembly provides a telltale visual means for determining that the coupler is securely locked.
A three-way anti-creep feature prevents accidental uncoupling of the rotary bottom operating Type F Coupler.

All of the Standard operating parts are interchangeable from one Type F coupler to another, except when the locklift arrangement precludes change in design of the locklift assemblies. Type F operating parts are designed so that they will not fit into other Types of couplers, except as listed.