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