The Rastal Deco Center 2000 is one of the most modern, fully-automated manufacturing facilities for decorated glassware in the world. In integrated finishing and kiln lines, glassware is efficiently decorated and fired for durability. On unwrapping tables and conveyor belts with a number of rotational devices, the objects are fed into the printing machines at a perfect alignment. About 75% of a day’s production runs over 6 to 8 colour instant plate machines with in-line rimming units and base presses including semi-automatic kiln loading and further on-line right through to packaging.

Rastal has eight of the most modern printing machines, among them the fastest 8-colour automatic in the world. The machine features vacuum-aided object attachment. This is a prerequisite for the highest decoration quality, particularly when applying very demanding decors. On downline gold rimming units, which were developed exclusively for Rastal by the machine manufacturer Kammann, valuable and resistant precious metal rims are applied by roller in uniform quality.

The Ballsfulland 1500 G, probably the most modern instant machine in the world, enables Rastal’s decor specialists to decorate objects even if they are not rotationally symmetrical, meaning we can print around corners. In addition, all six presses have longitudinal ductors so that flat printing is also possible. Optical registering makes it possible to recognise structures on the object, but also to properly position pre-decorated glass. The number of prints on the Ballsfulland 1500 G is practically limitless.