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Current Staedtler Noris 550 01 case with a blue hinged lid and a red New and Improved max. diameter 350 mm sticker, holding the compass and adapter
Earlier Staedtler Noris 550 01 case with the metal compass, universal adapter and blue lead box behind a clear lid, without the red sticker
Staedtler Noris 550 01 metal compass standing open, blue head, centre wheel spindle across the legs and hinged silver legs
Close view of the hinged lead and needle legs of the Staedtler Noris 550 01 compass drawing an arc
Lead box for the Staedtler Noris 550 01: blue tube and cap with two grey leads and a spare needle beside it
A hand turning the Staedtler Noris 550 01 compass to draw arcs on squared paper with construction marks
Current Staedtler Noris 550 01 case with a blue hinged lid and a red New and Improved max. diameter 350 mm sticker, holding the compass and adapter
Earlier Staedtler Noris 550 01 case with the metal compass, universal adapter and blue lead box behind a clear lid, without the red sticker
Staedtler Noris 550 01 metal compass standing open, blue head, centre wheel spindle across the legs and hinged silver legs
Close view of the hinged lead and needle legs of the Staedtler Noris 550 01 compass drawing an arc
Lead box for the Staedtler Noris 550 01: blue tube and cap with two grey leads and a spare needle beside it
A hand turning the Staedtler Noris 550 01 compass to draw arcs on squared paper with construction marks
Current Staedtler Noris 550 01 case with a blue hinged lid and a red New and Improved max. diameter 350 mm sticker, holding the compass and adapter
Earlier Staedtler Noris 550 01 case with the metal compass, universal adapter and blue lead box behind a clear lid, without the red sticker
Staedtler Noris 550 01 metal compass standing open, blue head, centre wheel spindle across the legs and hinged silver legs
Close view of the hinged lead and needle legs of the Staedtler Noris 550 01 compass drawing an arc
Lead box for the Staedtler Noris 550 01: blue tube and cap with two grey leads and a spare needle beside it
A hand turning the Staedtler Noris 550 01 compass to draw arcs on squared paper with construction marks
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Staedtler Noris School Compass with Centre Wheel 550 01

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SKU: SR550 01

UPC: 4007817550007

MPN: 550 01

Metal School Compass With Centre Wheel Adjustment

Staedtler 550 01 is the Noris metal school compass with a centre wheel, supplied with a universal adapter and a lead box, packed in a hinged-lid case.

This is the step up from the basic Noris school compasses. A centre wheel and quick-setting mechanism hold the radius once it is set, so circles do not creep open halfway round, which matters once geometry moves on to constructions and accurate bisectors. Both the lead leg and the needle leg are hinged, and Staedtler list the lead part and the shouldered needle as interchangeable.

The universal adapter lets students fit a pencil or pen in place of the lead. Staedtler give the length as 156 mm.

Maximum size is the one detail to check. Staedtler's website and catalogue give one figure and the current case carries a sticker with a larger one, so we leave it to the FAQ. If you need bigger circles, the 550 02 is the same compass with an extension bar.

More compasses, geometry kits, maths equipment and Staedtler.

Often ordered together

  • Noris metal school compass with centre wheel
  • Quick-setting mechanism
  • Hinged lead and needle legs
  • Interchangeable lead part and shouldered needle
  • Universal adapter and lead box included
  • Length 156 mm, per Staedtler
  • Secondary school geometry constructions
  • Senior maths and graphics courses
  • Technical drawing at school
  • Drawing circles in pen or coloured pencil with the adapter
  • Home study kits

Shipping

Shipping is kept simple with flat rates for selected areas and free shipping where applicable. Large, bulky, rural or out-of-area orders may require additional freight, and our team will contact you if this applies. For a more specific estimate, simply add this product to a quote or visit our shipping page.

Delivery Times

Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide — 1 to 3 business days
Perth — 1 to 5 business days
Regional & Outer Areas — 3 to 7 business days

Returns

If you have questions about returns, please contact us or visit our returns page for full details.

Specifications

Brand: Staedtler

Range: Noris 550 school compass metal

MPN: 550 01

Mega Code: SR550 01

Contents: Compass, universal adapter and lead box in a case with hinged lid, per Staedtler

Mechanism: Centre wheel with quick-setting mechanism

Legs: Hinged lead and needle legs

Lead Part And Needle: Interchangeable; shouldered needle

Length: 156 mm, per Staedtler

Maximum Circle Diameter: Staedtler sources disagree, see FAQ

Staedtler Australia Unit: 1 piece, minimum order 1 piece

Pack Size: 1 compass set

Unit: Each

EAN: 4007817550007, Staedtler's piece EAN

Primary Distribution Centre

Factory 5, 12 Greenway Drive
Tweed Heads South NSW 2486

ABN 18 634 002 609

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FAQs

Staedtler's Australian website and 2024 catalogue say approximately 260 mm. The current case, pictured first, carries a New and Improved sticker reading max. diameter 350 mm. Until Staedtler settle it we cannot say which figure matches the case you will be sent.
No. The 550 01 is the compass with universal adapter and lead box. The 550 02 is the same set with an extension bar added.
The wheel sets and holds the radius, so the legs do not drift while you draw. That makes repeated arcs and constructions more accurate than with a friction-jointed compass.
Staedtler's current case with the red sticker is shown first and an earlier case second. Both carry article 550 01; the version supplied depends on stock.
Staedtler's web pictogram says Made in Germany, while the current case label reads Made in China. With the two in conflict, no country is given here.

Shipping & Delivery

Delivery time depends on your location, the size of your order, and the shipping option selected at checkout. For in-stock items, standard metro delivery in QLD, NSW and VIC is usually 1 to 7 business days. South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and the Northern Territory are generally 3 to 12 business days. Express delivery for eligible parcels under 3kg is usually 1 to 4 business days in QLD, NSW, ACT and VIC. Delivery estimates apply to in-stock items only and may vary due to carrier conditions or delays.

If you need to make a change to your order, please contact our team as soon as possible. Once an order has been processed or dispatched, changes may no longer be possible. You can contact us through our Contact Us page for assistance.

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Returns, Refunds & Replacements

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If your order arrives faulty, damaged, or incorrect, please contact Mega Office Supplies as soon as possible. Where required under Australian Consumer Law, a repair, replacement, or refund will be offered. In these cases, Mega Office Supplies will cover reasonable return shipping costs, and photographic evidence may be requested to help process the claim. Items should be reported within a reasonable timeframe after delivery.