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A.W.S.
Mecanic(7)

A.W.S. was a Meccano-like constructional system with some unusual parts made out of aluminium. It was made in Germany from 1945 to 1948

Mecanic(7) is almost the same as A.W.S. but with steel instead of alloy parts.

A.W.S.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Aluminium Walzwerke, Singen GmbH, Singen-Hohentweil, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for A.W.S. (Ref:AWS)

Maker
 
System Type
Meccano principle but sig. differences
Country
Germany
Dates
1945 to 1948
Material
Aluminium (Alloy)
Thread
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4 ()
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
23
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.92
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Aluminium (Alloy) with a Aluminium (Alloy) finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0

Comments
Parts include some unusual shaped Plates for certain models.

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Below there are manuals/leaflets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.


An A.W.S. instruction manual.
(Added 23/05/2019)

An A.W.S. instruction manual.
(Added 04/08/2019)

An A.W.S. instruction manual.
(Added 04/08/2019)

An A.W.S. motor leaflet.
(Added 04/08/2019)

Photos of the A.W.S. system.
(Added 04/08/2019)

Photos of an A.W.S. set.
(Added 11/03/2021)

Mecanic(7)

Manufacturer / Distributor

Unknown manufacturer

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECANIC [7] (Ref:MEC7)

Maker
 
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Dates
after World War Two
Material
Steel
Thread
M4 (probably)
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
(see comment *1)
No. of Parts in System
23 (approximately)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
(see comment *2)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
 
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Almost as 'A.W.S.' but steel instead of alloy parts, & probably extra smaller Pulley. *1 2 Double Gears in set seen but probably foreigners. *2 Holes look slightly larger than 'A.W.S.'

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There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Mecanic(7) available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.

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