More Information on Clock Mechanisms with Hands

INDEX

> Description

> Things to keep in mind

> How to Choose the Right Mechanism with Hands?

> Assembly Instructions

> Technical Specifications of the Mechanisms

> Other Mechanism Measurements

DESCRIPTION

• Also useful as replacement parts in other clocks
• They include the mechanism case, hanger, rubber washer, brass washer, hexagonal nut, and hands
• The reverse side of the aluminium hands is silver coloured
• Second hand with pressure cap to secure all hands to the mechanism
• Delivered disassembled. Easy installation, no tools required
• Batteries not included in the mechanisms. Purchase them in Related Products

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

• The hands of mechanisms Ref. 042226 and Ref. 042228 have special shapes. In the rest of the mechanisms, the hands are straight
• Mechanisms with white hands have a second hand of the same colour
• The mechanism with gear-shaped hands does not include a second hand (Ref. 042228)
• Mechanisms with Ref. 045358 do not include a rubber washer or a brass washer
• Mechanism Ref. 056339 has the hanger attached to the case, it is not separate
• To prevent the mechanism's spindle from protruding through the front of the panel, we suggest adding extra washers to the spindle before installing it on the panel (see Related Products)

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT MECHANISM WITH HANDS?

• Calculate the **DIAMETER** maximum of the circle that fits on your clock panel (it's straightforward for round panels, but for other shapes, you might need to measure). Make sure the diameters of the mechanism hands are not larger. Choose the tab that suits you best
• The **THICKNESS** of the panel you are going to use is important; the first number following the "E" indicates the length of the mechanism's spindle (in mm). It is recommended that this length be at least 1 mm greater than the panel's thickness
• Consider the **HOLE** diameter of the panel, which must be suitable for the spindle's diameter, which is the second number following the "E" (also in mm)
• Choose the **MATERIAL** of the hands to your liking: aluminium, plastic...
• Pay attention to the **COLOUR** of the hands, keeping in mind the background image you'll print on the panel, so that it contrasts and the hands are clearly visible

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

• Clock Mechanism Assembly Instructions (.pdf - 135 kB)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE MECHANISMS

In the reference name you will find the following data:

^(*) The minute hand is measured by the circular travel the hand makes and by its width.

OTHER MECHANISM MEASUREMENTS

^(**) The length of the hands is measured from the centre of the hole to the tip.