Z-Coupler, Titanium, 1-5/8"

Material: 6/4 titanium

OD: 1-5/8"

Overall Length: 2-9/16"

Interface Tolerance: Piece-to-piece, nominal diameter +/- .005 when fully tightened

Application:

• Allows frames to be broken down into two pieces for compact transport in an airline-checkable case
  • Typical standard airline maximum size limit is 62" combined (length + width + thickness); standards may vary between airlines and should be verified prior to frame construction
  • Readily available cases measure 8.5" x 26.5" x 31" and 10" x 26" x 26".
• Fits into 1-5/8" titanium tubing
• The coupler is meant to be welded within the top or down tube; both ends of the coupler must be machined by the builder to match the inside diameter of the tubing used; a .001" to .002" press fit is ideal.

Features:

• Includes two interlocking pieces and a single M6 x 1 x 30 cap screw that holds them together
  • ONLY use the bolt supplied for assembly; it is a high strength, corrosion resistant fastener.
• Geometry accommodates both bending and torsional loads
• Integrates seamlessly into the frame
• Superior rigidity
• Uses common tools

Screw Torque Specification: 12 to 16 Nm

Design/Patent: Santana Cycles, Inc. No. D703,031 S; Santana reserves the exclusive use on tandems.

Manufacturer: Paragon Machine Works

Item sold as 3 piece assembly.