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Unimetal

Unimetal was a construction system, very similar to Märklin. It was made in Argentina in circa 1947.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Industria Argentina, Hecho el deposito que marca le ley, 11723, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Marketed by Matarazzo, Argentina

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for UNIMETAL (Ref:UNI)

Maker
 
System Type
MÄRKLIN type
Country
Argentina
Dates
known in 1947 to (see comment *1)
Material
Metal
Thread
 
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
 
No. of Parts in System
91
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
10.0 (see comment *2)
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
 
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
 
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
4.0
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts: round (slotted)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
 
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
*1 45-55 in MCS. *2 Deduced from illustrations of circular parts & their stated diameters though many parts look MÄRKLIN-like (but circular parts & Gears with larger teeth differ). Many models like MÄRKLIN.

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Pages from the 'Other Systems Newsletter' which contain information on this system are shown below. They can also be downloaded to your computer if desired here

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Below there are various manuals/leafets which can be downloaded by clicking on the appropriate image.


Photos of the front cover of the Unimetal set 6 manual and a box of parts
Added 09/09/2022

Photos of Unimetal parts still strung
Added 09/09/2022

Page content last updated - 9th September 2022