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Elmec Construction Sets
Elmec was a Meccano-like constructional system. It also had electrical parts for making various electrical models including motors. It was made in the Netherlands from 1946 to around 1949.
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ELMEC
Maker
System Type
Electrical/science
Electrical/science
Country
Netherlands
Netherlands
Dates
1946 to 1949 (see comment *1)
1946 to 1949 (see comment *1)
Material
Steel / Plastic
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4;M3
M4;M3
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
34 (see comment *2)
34 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System
105
105
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.5
12.5
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1 (mean)
4.1 (mean)
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Nuts: square
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *3)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Steel with a Dull plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.1
6.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
7.0(see comment *4)
7.0(see comment *4)
Comments
Motors can be made with all sets & used to drive models. *1 46-50l also reported. *2 Mod .75. *3 For M4: M3 Bolts Nickel plated steel/dull plated steel, 5.6mm Bolt Head Diameter.
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