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Dux Universal Construction Sets
Dux Universal was an interesting construction set with very un-Meccano like parts. It was made in Germany from around 1939 to 1964
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for DUX-UNIVERSAL
Maker
Markes & Co.
Markes & Co.
System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Hole pitch >12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
1939 to 1964 (see comment *1)
1939 to 1964 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M3 (see comment *2)
M3 (see comment *2)
Boss Type
single-tapped (see comment *3)
single-tapped (see comment *3)
Boss Thread
M3
M3
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25
25
No. of Parts in System
90 (see comment *4)
90 (see comment *4)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.3
3.3
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.5
3.5
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.3
3.3
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (crosshead)
(see comment *5)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (crosshead)
(see comment *5)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *6)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *6)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.0(see comment *7)
6.0(see comment *7)
Bolt diameter (mm)
5.4(see comment *8)
5.4(see comment *8)
Comments
Nice un-MECCANO-like parts. *1 c58 possible. *2 Earlier also self tap Bolts, 3.2 outside diameter, with hoop spire Nuts. *3 Later tapping hole through. *4 Approx, plus 27 only in Rolling Stock theme sets. *5*6*7*8 Later probably hex nut and slotted cheesehead bolt Nickel plated steel 5.4 5.4.
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