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Mécano A.L.N.

Mécano A.L.N. was a Meccano-like construction system with many parts very similar to Meccano. It was made in Belgium, probably early post WW2.

Manufacturer / Distributor

An unknown company from Belgium

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for MÉCANO-A.L.N. (Ref:MAN)

Maker
 
System Type
Very like Meccano
Country
Belgium
Dates
circa 1950 to (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel
Thread
4x.75
Boss Type
double-tapped
Boss Thread
4x.75
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
No. of Parts in System
44
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0 (see comment *1)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: square
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Dull plated finish
(see comment *2)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
9
Bolt diameter (mm)
8(about)

Comments
Set known has wood box with only 'A.L.N' on lid. Parts: red & blue Strips, Plates, Wheels, including 5 holes Trunnions with pointed apex, 5x11, 5x9, 5x3h Flanged Plate, 5x11h Flex Plate(s) with 5 holes down centre, 23mm brass Wheel. *13.9-4.0. *2or plain steel.

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