FAG OP-104 original Images

18.10.2012 - Dafi Kühne

Since I was talking about the OP-104 flatbed offset proof press yesterday I just wanted to give you some images on how this machine looks like, since there is no full overview in yesterday's video.

According to Mr. Orville at FAG Lausanne, the FAG OP-104 would have cost arount 100'000 Swiss Franks back then. They made several updates to that first version seen on the images. Also a hover crafted transportation system for the interchangeable inking units!

Please also notice all the nice and shiny letterpress proof presses in the back of image 2 ! They make my knees trembling.

 

 

Removing the interchangeable inking unit
Removing the interchangeable inking unit
Prototype of the OP-104 at the manufactury in Avenches, 1977
Prototype of the OP-104 at the manufactury in Avenches, 1977
Interchangeable inking unit could be moved completely outside to be washed.
Interchangeable inking unit could be moved completely outside to be washed.