'Other' Constructional and Allied Systems Info & Downloads
Imperator Construction Sets
Anchor Engineer (UK)
Imperator is a constructional system using narrow rod-like strips and connectors. It was made in Germany from around 1913 to 1920. In the UK the system was sold under the 'Anchor Engineer' name.
Imperator
Manufacturer / Distributor
Fad Richter & Cie, Riadvlstadt i.,Thur., Germany
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for IMPERATOR (Ref:IMP)
Richter
Mainly Rods/Tubes
Germany
1913 to early 1920s (see comment *1)
Steel
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not tapped
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31
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3.5
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
-- --
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Comments
Strips 5mm wide, 2-7"long, clip into Hubs 20mm Across flats. *1 Listed '19, but 'not available' in '25 catalogue. Also sold as ANKER-METALL, -INGENIEUR, INGENIEUR, ANCHOR ENGINEER.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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Below there are various manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.
Except pages from the Imperator manual
(Added 18/10/2018)
Pages up to 28 from the Imperator manual
(From a photocopy)
(Added 15/11/2018)
A leaflet for Imperator
(Added 15/11/2018)
The German Patent for the Imperator construction system
(Added 15/11/2018)
The Swiss Patent for the Imperator construction system
(Added 15/11/2018)
Photos of an Imperator set
(Added 18/10/2018)
Various photos of the Imperator construction system
(Added 15/11/2018)
Anchor Engineer
Manufacturer / Distributor
Made in Germany (see above).
Sold in the UK by W. Sealig until 1924 and then by Bassett-Lowke
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for ANCHOR ENGINEER (Ref:ANC)
Richter
Mainly Rods/Tubes
United Kingdom
1914 to circa 1928
Steel
----
not tapped
----
--
20 (approximately)
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1.7 (see comment *1)
3.6
3.5
Nuts: --
Bolts: --
-- --
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Comments
UK name for IMPERATOR. Strips clip into Hubs. Called LITTLE ANCHOR ENGINEER & ANCHOR ENGINEERING in 1914/22 G&T ads. Axle has flat. *1 In Hub.
The MCS document for this system is shown below. It can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here
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The report can be zoomed into, made full screen or downloaded as a pdf document by using the controls provided
There are currently no manuals, leaflets or photos etc. of Anchor Engineer available for downloading. If you can supply any, please get in contact with me.