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Du-En-Loz Construction Sets
and
El Mecanico Construction Sets

Du-En-Loz and El Mecanico were virtually identical Meccano-like constructional systems by the same manufacturer. They were made in Agentina from around 1944 to 1955.

Du-En-Loz


Manufacturer / Distributor

Du-En-Loz, Buenos Aires, Argenina


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DU-EN-LOZ (Ref:DEL)

Maker
 
System Type
Certain Argentinean
Country
Argentina
Dates
1944 to 1955
Material
 
Thread
 
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
58 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Part Nos. similar to EL MECANICO. Parts in MCS look like MECCANO except 7 holes Trunnions, slot in foot of 1x2h Angle Bracket, & Hook has cylindrical weight. *1 May be more.

The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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


El Mecanico


Manufacturer / Distributor

Du-En-Loz, Buenos Aires, Argenina


Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for EL MECANICO (Ref:E M)

Maker
 
System Type
Certain Argentinean
Country
Argentina
Dates
1945 to 1955
Material
Steel
Thread
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
77
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.4
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.2
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Steel finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.1(mean)
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.3(mean)

Comments
Part Nos. similar to DU-EN-LOZ. Large zinc diecast bosses. Corners of Flexible Plates shown in Illustrated Parts with unusual shape.

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Some pages from an El Mecanico instruction manual
Added 09/09/2022