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Rod Coupling 5/8-11 To 1/2-13 Reduce Hx St-zn (Jar 25)
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Product Specs
- Division:
- Electrical H1
- Pack Type:
- Jar
- Product Group:
- Hangers, Supports & Fasteners
- Sub Division:
- Electrical-E H2
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Hex Bolts & Nuts
- Product Type:
- Rod Coupling
Metallics RCTR5812 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What thread sizes does the Metallics RCTR5812 reducing rod coupling join?
The RCTR5812 is a reducing coupling that takes 5/8-11 threaded rod on one end and 1/2-13 on the other, so it lets you step a 5/8 inch hanger rod down to 1/2 inch (or the reverse) without cutting new rod. Both ends are UNC coarse thread, which is what standard hanger rod is cut to.
2) Can I use a reducing rod coupling to transition from 5/8 inch trapeze rod to 1/2 inch drops?
That is exactly what the RCTR5812 is for. Thread the 5/8-11 end onto the heavier upper rod and the 1/2-13 end onto the lighter drop. Engage full thread on both sides, since a reducer only carries what the smaller 1/2-13 thread can carry, so size your load to the 1/2 inch rod, not the 5/8 inch.
3) Will a 5/8 to 1/2 reducing coupling work to splice two pieces of the same size rod?
No. A reducer has two different threads, so it will only accept one 5/8-11 rod and one 1/2-13 rod. To extend a single rod size end to end you need a straight coupling in that one thread, such as a 1/2-13 or 5/8-11 hex rod coupling.
4) Is this rod coupling a hex coupling or a round one, and what is the finish?
Hex body, steel with a zinc finish. The hex flats let you hold it with a wrench while you run rod in from either side, and the zinc plating is for dry interior service rather than exposed or corrosive locations.
5) Is the Metallics RCTR5812 suitable for outdoor or damp locations?
Zinc plated steel is a dry, indoor-duty finish. It holds up fine in conditioned ceiling spaces and mechanical rooms, but for exterior runs, wash-down areas, or coastal exposure you want stainless rod hardware instead of zinc-plated steel.
6) How many Metallics RCTR5812 couplings come in a jar?
They ship 25 to a jar, which is the standard pack for this reducer. Plan rod hanger quantities in multiples of 25 if you are stocking a truck or a job trailer.
7) What is the Metallics part number for a 5/8-11 to 1/2-13 hex rod reducing coupling?
RCTR5812 is the Metallics number, sold in jars of 25. Specify it by that MPN when matching an order to a submittal.
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Does the Metallics RCTR5812 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Metallics RCTR5812 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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