Heller's Stahlbau

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Heller's Stahlbau Construction Sets
and
Heller-Mécanicus Construction Sets

Heller's Stahlbau was a DIY construction system in which one cut out the parts from metal sheet/strip. It was produced in Germany from around 1938 to 1956. In France it was known as Heller-Mécanicus

Manufacturer / Distributor

Gebrüder Heller, Schmalkalden (Thür. Wald), Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for HELLER'S STAHLBAU

Maker

System Type
DIY type

Country
Germany

Dates
1936 to 1956

Material
Steel

Thread
M3

Boss Type
tapped

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears

No. of Parts in System
57

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.1

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Brass

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Has Mechanikus tool & a good range of parts. See also MECHANICUS & MECO.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Gebrüder Heller, Schmalkalden (Thür. Wald), Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for HELLER-MÉCANICUS

Maker

System Type
DIY type

Country
France

Dates
known in 1933 (some significant doubt) to after World War Two (some significant doubt)

Material
Steel

Thread

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears

No. of Parts in System
54

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3 (probably)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
`

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Name used in France for HELLER'S STAHLBAU. Mécanicus Tool. Strip 12mm wide. Gears have STABIL 'Outline' teeth.

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A Heller's Stahlbau manual
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A booklet on Heller's Stahlbau
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A brochure on Heller's Stahlbau
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A leaflet on Heller's Stahlbau
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A leaflet on Heller's Stahlbau
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A leaflet on Heller's Stahlbau
(Added 14/11/2018)

A price list for Heller's Stahlbau
(Added 14/11/2018)

The German patent for Heller's Stahlbau
(Added 14/11/2018)

Various photos of the Heller's Stahlbau construction system
(Added 14/11/2018)