503020
‹We have little information about the press and its origins.
It was probably bought from a dealer (NACA - now defunct) in Antwerp, as there is an information plaque next to the “FAG 525”.
She has seen a lot of students come and go and isn’t in the best of shape anymore. But she still prints well, considering its surroundings.
This model has only one rack for the cylinder, they added a large main switch and we recently gave her a new protective plexiglass cover.›
Serial number
503020
With current holder since
40+ years
Equipped with
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.
LAR / Automatic wash up device incorporated in special drawer, lever operated ductor blade.
MC / Cylinder drive with motor and FIXED SPEED SETTING.
ME / Two speed power driven inking system with ink drum. Normal speed for printing. Acceleration for ink distribution and wash-up.
More info about the press
Letterpress studio from the school of La Cambre. The print shop will be a century old in 2027 (as well as the school).