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Opset Metalmec Construction Sets
Opset Metalmec was a Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Italy and was known to exist in 1970
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for OPSET METALMEC
Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
Italy
Italy
Dates
to known in 1970
to known in 1970
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
M4
M4
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
M4
M4
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
42 (see comment *1)
42 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
4.1
4.1
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Steel with a Black metallic finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
8.0
8.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.8
6.8
Comments
4-spoke 3" Pulleys; 1" Pulleys have rubber inserts to hold them. *1 In Set 5 but manual shows a few other parts.
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