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Steel Tec Construction Sets
Steel Tec metal construction sets were similar to Meccano. They were made in America in the 1990s
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for STEEL TEC
Maker
System Type
Very like Meccano
Very like Meccano
Country
USA
USA
Dates
1992 to circa 1996
1992 to circa 1996
Material
Steel / Plastic (see comment *1)
Steel / Plastic (see comment *1)
Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
5/32W
5/32W
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
40
40
No. of Parts in System
80 (see comment *2)
80 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
12.7
12.7
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.2
4.2
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: square
Bolts: dome (crosshead)
Nuts: square
Bolts: dome (crosshead)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Steel with a Bright Zinc plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.4
6.4
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.5
6.5
Comments
Most metal parts as MECCANO, or variations, & stamped REMCO or STEEL TEC. *1 Many plastic, some metal, & special parts in some sets. *2 In the 6 sets in '92, many more later.
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