Mecanic(5)

Mecanic(5) Construction Sets

Mecanic(5) was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Germany in 1947/8. It then changed its name to MEKANIK (See MEKANIK(1)).

Manufacturer / Distributor

Dörken & Mankel K.G., Metallwarenfabrik, Ennepetal-Voerde i.W., Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MECANIC [5]

Maker

System Type
Hole pitch >12.7mm

Country
Germany

Dates
1948 to 1949

Material
Steel

Thread
M4

Boss Type
double-tapped

Boss Thread
M4

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
13 (see comment *¹)

No. of Parts in System
51 (see comment *²)

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
13.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.0

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0

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

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.9

Bolt diameter (mm)
7.5

Comments
Earlier name of MEKANIK [1]. Data from parts believed MEKANIK. *¹ Mod 2. *² In only manual seen, for Sets 1 & 2, but no doubt more in Set 3.

Below there are manuals/leaflets and photos which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.

A Mecanic(5) manual for sets 20-23
(Added 09/12/2018)

Various photos of the Mecanic(5) construction system
(Added 09/12/2018)