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Tekno(1) Construction Sets
Tekno(1) metal construction sets were similar to Trix. They were made in Denmark from the 1930s to the 1970s.
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for TEKNO [1]
Maker
System Type
as TRIX (inc MCX)
as TRIX (inc MCX)
Country
Denmark
Denmark
Dates
1932 to 1972
1932 to 1972
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
3.5x.8 (see comment *1)
3.5x.8 (see comment *1)
Boss Type
double-tapped
double-tapped
Boss Thread
3.5x.8
3.5x.8
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
36 (see comment *2)
36 (see comment *2)
No. of Parts in System
76
76
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
7.86
7.86
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.6
3.6
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.6
3.6
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
3.5 (Screwed Rods or Bolts are used as axles.)
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: tapered cheese (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
Steel with a Brass finish
(see comment *3)
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
7.0
7.0
Bolt diameter (mm)
6.0
6.0
Comments
Many sets & lid labels. Probably identical to TEKNIK [1]. Also a TEKNO-ELECTRO like TRIX. *1 As prewar TRIX. *2 36-38; Mod ?.7. Also gears with TRIX teeth. *3 Nuts plain brass.
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