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Flex Construction Sets

Flex was a simple constructional system. It was similar to Trix, but the parts did not have as many holes. It was made in the Netherlands in around 1946.

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Netherlands

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for FLEX (Ref:FLX)

Maker

System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX) and Hole pitch >12.7mm

Country
Netherlands

Dates
1946

Material
Steel / Aluminium (Alloy) / Card

Thread
----

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--

No. of Parts in System
10 (see comment *¹)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
16.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.9

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.7

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: --
Bolts: --

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
-- --

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
---

Bolt diameter (mm)
---

Comments
The only set known has flexible steel Strips with 2 rows of staggered holes, an aluminium Angle Girder, & a card Plate. Parts are held together by rivet with lobes which are bent down after insertion.

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A Flex set manual.
(Added 08/11/2019)