525 × 720 mm
FAG Control 525-MRS
‹The FAG Control 525-MRS is the perfect proofpress for all process engravers who want to make sure that all values programmed at the stage of colour selection with the help of considerable technical equipment are not lost when printing proofs on paper.› FAG Product Catalog, around 1972
The FAG Control 525-MRS was a very late and high technisized letterpress proofpress that was perfect for very exact multi-coloured proofs. The MRS update was the newest update for Drupa 1972 for the Control model line. With the MRS model, FAG created a very high class press as a contrast to the two new Models Swiss Proof 40 and Swiss Proof 52, also presented at Drupa 1972.
FAG Control 525 MRS from a Chinese Catalog form 1972.
FAG Control 525-MRS equipped with a vacuum base PLA/VAK. From a Russian advertisement from 1972.
Detail of the FAG Densicolor DC and the massive ink distribution system on the FAG Control 525MRS, consisting of 2 extra riders. From a Swiss Catalog from 1972.
Developped for Drupa 1972
This press has been the latest development of the FAG Control 525 for Drupa 1972. The new inking system "S" with two extra rollers for complete regularity of ink transfer from rollers to printing plates over the full length of proof could be equipped with the FAG Densicolor, an electronic measuring device for the thickness of ink films. In this combination, the inking system would deliver a very constant and exact inking of the form/plate.
Quickspecs
Pressbed size
Paper size
520 × 720 mm
Form size
520 × 720 mm
Press size (l/w/h)
2.7 × 1 × 1.25 m
Press weight
1200kg
Standard equipment
LAR / Automatic wash up device incorporated in special drawer, lever operated ductor blade.
ME / Two speed power driven inking system with ink drum. Normal speed for printing. Acceleration for ink distribution and wash-up.
MR / Micro adjustable bed movement with clock indicating accurate height in fractions of thousands of an inch. Height is measured directly off table.
MVA / Cylinder drive with motor, STEPLESS SPEED ADJUSTMENT. Automatic cylinder return with time adjuster for sheet delivery.
Optional equipment
AR / Automatic cylinder return with time adjuster for sheet delivery. (This setting is advisable for orders of Cylinder drive MC.)
BRO / Cylinder sheet brush, adjustable, clears cylinder automatically as grippers pass to release sheet.
CP / Special attachment with steel tension roller and .040 inch offset blanket for transparency proofs.
DAS / Split steel rider unit for 2 colour work.
DC / FAG DENSICOLOR – electronic control of the ink film.
DCC / Cutting device at the end of the automatic sheet delivery for cutting sheets into 3 slips with automatic assembly of the slips.
ES / Ink Duct with distributor
FRS / Register Punch. To be used with Register Plate Base RFP to punch holes of accurate dimensions on colour plates and facilitate positioning on base.
LAR / Automatic wash up device incorporated in special drawer, lever operated ductor blade.
PLA / VAK / Vacuum base with possibility to use up to 8 section for vacuum concentration. Especially for thin Nyloprint and Dycril plates. Vacuum pump capacity 60m3/h with all necessary parts for connection to PLA vacuum base.
RAF / Automatic sheet return to feed board.
RFP / Register Plate Base, normal height 21.6mm. For close register proofing of origninal plates. Micro screw and spring lays allow movement of unit with fixed plates, for dot in register.
SAF / PMA / Automatic sheet delivery combined with pre lay device for automatic feeding of sheets. Automatic gripper opening at the feed board.
SAM / Safety device for motor-driven machine.
SR / Precision chase
SSL / Quick action lock up bar, to block mounted plates and composition on machine bed.
TC / Centre side lay for 2 colour work
Number of presses built
50–100
Serial numbers
03.xx.xxx
Built in factory
Avenches, Switzerland
First / last press delivered
1972 / 1986
Price range
35'000–55'000CHF
Known presses still in use