02.04.103
MIAT museum, Ghent, Belgium
FAG Control 405
Armina Ghazaryan on the FAG Control 405 ‹This press is used for proofing and production.›
About this press
Serial number
Built/delivered in:
1950
Originally delivered to
MIAT museum (Ghent, Belgium)
With current holder since
2005
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.
BRO / Cylinder sheet brush, adjustable, clears cylinder automatically as grippers pass to release sheet.
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.
SSL / Quick action lock up bar, to block mounted plates and composition on machine bed.
More info about the press
About MIAT museum
The MIAT (Museum for Industrial Archeology and Textile) in Ghent, Belgium has a printing department which evolved from small static collection of printing presses to a diversified and active department with about twenty volunteers.