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Vento
and
Automation
Construction Sets

Vento / Automation was a educational constructional system. It was made in the in the 1990s. It was originally made by Vento-Olenoids and then later by Automation Ltd.. Hence the name change.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Vento-Olenoids Ltd., 43 Burneis Lane South, Kiln Farm, Milton Keynes, Bucks, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for VENTO (Ref:VEN)

Maker
 
System Type
Professional type
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
before 1990 (some significant doubt)
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (estimated)
No. of Parts in System
40 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5
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)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
Later called AUTOMATION. Parts only, no sets. Wheels etc probably push fit on Axles. Parts must be cut to length. *1 Including 4 long plastic Plates & Strips.

Manufacturer / Distributor

Automation Ltd.
Distributed by Philips Harris Educational, Shenstone, Lichfield, UK

Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for AUTOMATION (Ref:AUN)

Maker
 
System Type
Professional type
Country
United Kingdom
Dates
known in 1990
Material
Steel / Plastic
Thread
M4
Boss Type
 
Boss Thread
 
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
25 (estimated)
No. of Parts in System
40 (see comment *1)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
15.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
4.5
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)
` 
Bolt diameter (mm)
 

Comments
VENTO (earlier name) in OSN. Parts only, no sets. Wheels etc probably push fit on axles. Parts must be cut to length. *1 Including 4 long plastic Plates & Strips.

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