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Electric Construction Sets
Electric was a system for electrical experiments and to make electrical devices and motors. There was also a set to make a synchronous clock. It was produced in East Germany from around 1932 to 1970
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ELECTRIC (or ELEKTRIK)
Maker
System Type
Electrical/science
Electrical/science
Country
Former East Germany
Former East Germany
Dates
circa 1932 (see comment *1) to circa 1970
circa 1932 (see comment *1) to circa 1970
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
5/32W;3x
5/32W;3x
Boss Type
no boss
no boss
Boss Thread
----
----
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
32
32
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.0
4.0
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *2)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
with a Brass finish
with a Brass finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`
`
Bolt diameter (mm)
Comments
ELEKTRIK On a few sets. Motor parts, Bells, etc in basic set, but Pulleys, Bearing Standards, clock parts, etc, in others. *1 Patent 1931. *2 Square Nuts for 3mm.
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