ZC0006: Titanium 1-3/8" Z Coupler (Patent No. D703,031 S), Machine Ends

Product Details

• Material: 6/4 titanium
• OD: 1-3/8"
• 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 1-3/8" 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 20 capscrew that holds them together
    • ONLY use the bolt supplied by Paragon Machine Works 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.