Vulcain

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Vulcain

Vulcain is a simple construction system similar to Construc. It uses bent U shaped strips to connect panels together instead of nuts and bolts. It was made in France by L’ÉDIFICE (UNIS France) from 1934 to 1939

Manufacturer / Distributor

L’ÉDIFICE (UNIS France)
Société A. Méricant & fils (Paris 14)

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for VULCAIN (Ref:VLN)

Maker

System Type
Non-Meccano type

Country
France

Dates
1934 to 1939

Material
Metal

Thread

Boss Type

Boss Thread

Diametrical Pitch of Gears

No. of Parts in System

Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)

Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)

Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)

Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)

Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts:
Bolts:

Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts

Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
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Bolt diameter (mm)

Comments
Red & white Panels that fit together without N&B. compare with CONSTRUC.

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Instructions for Vulcain set A.
Added 15/11/21

Instructions for Vulcain set B.
Added 15/11/21

Instructions for Vulcain set C.
Added 15/11/21

A 1934 advertising flyer for Vulcain sets.
Added 15/11/21

A 1934 price list for Vulcain sets.
Added 15/11/21

A 1934 letter about Vulcain sets.
Added 15/11/21

Photos of a Vulcain sets.
Added 15/11/21