Riag

Riag Construction Sets

Riag is a simple Meccano-like construction system. It was made in Germany in the late 1940s

Manufacturer / Distributor

Riedel Apparatebau GmbH., Berlin Steglitz, Germany

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for RIAG

Maker

System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)

Country
Germany

Dates
late 1940 (see comment *¹)

Material
Aluminium (Alloy)

Thread
M3

Boss Type
no boss

Boss Thread
----

Diametrical Pitch of Gears
13 (see comment *²)

No. of Parts in System
53

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.3

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
---

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
(Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)

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

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

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
5

Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Many parts have 2 rows of staggered holes like ZICK-ZACK [1], but Plates have 2-row pattern along edges with 3-row along centre. Also 7 holes diameter Plate. *¹ Could also be pre-WW2. *² Mod.2.

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

A Riag manual
(Added 09/12/2018)

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