4-Inch Aluminum Bottom Outlet Cap with Carbon Steel Chain
The Salco Products (TC43BCALA) 4-Inch Aluminum Bottom Outlet Cap with Carbon Steel Chain is made out of corrosion-resistant 6061-T6 aluminum material with a 2-inch aluminum plug. It is lightweight at approximately 2/3 less than carbon steel/ stainless steel caps. It fits a standard 5-1/4-inch railroad thread for application to any car manufacturer’s nozzle. Comes with approximately 21-inches (15 links) of 3/8-inch, carbon steel chain. Includes a 4-inch, 304 stainless steel, lock ring, a 3/8-16×2, zinc plated carbon steel, hex bolt, a 3/8-16, zinc plated carbon steel, hex nut lock, a 3/8 USS, zinc plated carbon steel, flat washer, and 3/8 by 3-1/2-inch, zinc plated carbon steel, S hook.
Key features
Ergonomic lightweight belly cap that reduces operator injuries from the handling of heavy and awkward steel designs.
Constructed of corrosion-resistant nylon material.
Less force/torque required to apply and remove cap.
Lightweight - approximately three (3) pounds.
Cap assembly available with: Cable, Stainless Steel Chain, Carbon Steel Chain.
A broad range of gasket material options allows for use in various commodities.
Standard 5-1/4-inch RR thread allows for application to any manufacturer's nozzle.
Steel reinforced hex head increases grip area to reduce wrench slippage.
AAR Approval # E202138
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