FAG Swiss Proof 40

‹If a proof and not a testpress can be accepted, then choose at least the quality of the FAG Swissproof 40. FAG and SWISS are your guarantee for the quality of the press and the proofs. › FAG Swiss Proof 40 order sheet, around 1970

The FAG Swiss Proof 40 is the less technisized brother of the FAG Control 405. There was no adjustable bed and no power driven cylinder available, which made this press much lighter than the FAG Control 405. With early models, even the power driven inking system was an optional feature.Aswell as the FAG Swiss Proof 52 and the FAG Control 525-MRS, the Swiss Proof 40 was officially presented at Drupa 1972 in Düsseldorf, Germany. FAG completed their very high standing Control modell line with the MRS update and the two simpler – they call it the «Volkswagen» of the proofing presses – Swiss Proof model line.

FAG Swiss Proof 40 from a Swiss catalog from the early 1970ies. This was an early model with a hand cranked inking system. Later models were all equipped with a power driven inking system ME.
FAG Swiss Proof 40 from a Swiss catalog from the early 1970ies. This was an early model with a hand cranked inking system. Later models were all equipped with a power driven inking system ME.
The later motorized inking system of the FAG Swissproof 40 was identical to the one one the FAG Control 405. From a Swiss Catalog from the early 1970ies.
The later motorized inking system of the FAG Swissproof 40 was identical to the one one the FAG Control 405. From a Swiss Catalog from the early 1970ies.
The Swiss Proof 40 only existed as a handcranked press. From a FAG Catalog from the early 1970ies.
The Swiss Proof 40 only existed as a handcranked press. From a FAG Catalog from the early 1970ies.

Quickspecs

Pressbed size

405 × 580 mm

Paper size

400 × 580 mm

Form size

400 × 560 mm

Press size (l/w/h)

2.1 × 0.86 × 1.1 m

Press weight

450kg

Optional equipment

CP / Special attachment with steel tension roller and .040 inch offset blanket for transparency proofs.

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.

SR / Precision chase

SSL / Quick action lock up bar, to block mounted plates and composition on machine bed.

Number of presses built

100–150

Serial numbers

04.xx.xxx

Built in factory

Avenches, Switzerland

First / last press delivered

1970 / 1986

FAG Swiss Proof 52

‹Printing strength, quick ink distribution and precision inking are important facts to produce excellent reproduction proofs from hot metal composition. › FAG Product Catalog, around 1970

The FAG Swiss Proof 52 is the less technisized brother of the FAG Control 525. There was no adjustable bed available, which made this press much lighter than the FAG Control 525. The FAG Swiss Proof 52 was developped in the early 1970ies to be a less expensive alternative to the Control 525-MRS that has been developped at that same time. It was officially presented on Drupa 1972 in Düsseldorf, Germany! FAG also presented the automatic sheet delivery unit PMA (see images) and the automatic cutting device for the Swiss Proof 52 and the Control 525 at Drupa 1972. 

FAG would also deliver this press (as well as any other proofpress model) for galley-proof-height, but also any other typeheight needed. 

FAG Swiss Proof 52 from a Swiss FAG catalog from the early 1970ies.
FAG Swiss Proof 52 from a Swiss FAG catalog from the early 1970ies.
FAG Swiss Proof 52 equipped with a power driven cyinder with stepless speed adjustement MVA. From a Swiss Proof Catalog from the early 1970ies.
FAG Swiss Proof 52 equipped with a power driven cyinder with stepless speed adjustement MVA. From a Swiss Proof Catalog from the early 1970ies.
Automatic sheet delivery PMA. This was probably a very rare feature. From a Swiss Proof Catalog from the early 1970ies.
Automatic sheet delivery PMA. This was probably a very rare feature. From a Swiss Proof Catalog from the early 1970ies.
Cutting device on a Swiss Proof 52. From a Swiss Proof Catalog from the early 1970ies.
Cutting device on a Swiss Proof 52. From a Swiss Proof Catalog from the early 1970ies.

Quickspecs

Pressbed size

525 × 720 mm

Paper size

520 × 720 mm

Form size

520 × 720 mm

Press size (l/w/h)

2.7 × 1 × 1.1 m

Press weight

900kg

Standard equipment

ME / Two speed power driven inking system with ink drum. Normal speed for printing. Acceleration for ink distribution and wash-up.

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.

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.

MC / Cylinder drive with motor and FIXED SPEED SETTING.

MVA / Cylinder drive with motor, STEPLESS SPEED ADJUSTMENT. Automatic cylinder return with time adjuster for sheet delivery.

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.

Serial numbers

06.xx.xxx

Built in factory

Avenches, Switzerland

First / last press delivered

1971 / 1986

Price range

17'300 – 45'000CHF (~1971)