A comparison of our Modijet 360° circular printing systems

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Plastic and glass bottles and cups printed using Modijet rotary printing systems

Seamless direct marking in perfection on cylindrical and conical workpieces made of plastic, metal and glass.

The state-of-the-art Modijet 360° rotary printing systems offer bespoke solutions for seamless UV direct printing onto complex cylindrical and conical workpieces made of glass, metal, plastic and other materials. Whether you are finishing drinking bottles, cosmetic containers, drinking glasses or industrial moulded parts, our technical comparison table at the bottom of the page will help you identify the ideal machine for your specific production requirements. From the cost-effective entry-level Modijet Wave model for small batches, through the versatile Flow models for continuous 24/7 shift operation, to the fully automated high-performance Modijet Stream system – with 12 spindles in the basic configuration – the range covers every scale.

Innovative features such as intelligent height compensation for uneven or polygonal geometries, integrated UV curing and synchronous multi-colour printing guarantee razor-sharp results with maximum ink adhesion. Find the right printing system now for your specific workpiece dimensions, desired cycle times and the highest industrial quality standards.

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Modijet Wave

Compact 360° single-spindle rotary printing system with clever gravity ink flow. It completely eliminates the need for vulnerable pump or vacuum components, requires extremely little maintenance, and enables the perfect, cost-effective entry into digital direct marking of small batches.

Modijet® WAVE – Technical Specifications
SpecificationWAVE
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles1 spindle
Average printing timeApprox. 25 seconds (1 colour layer)
Approx. 45 seconds (2 levels)
Approx. 65 seconds (3 levels)
Area of ​​applicationEntry-level / Small series
Printing on curved and polygonal objects–
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology1× Epson (8 channels)
Colour configurationWhite + CMYK + Varnish
3 passes
Ink managementGravity-fed (pump-free)
UV light sensorNo
CuringAir-cooled UV LED, 200 mm,
Stainless steel cover (non-segmented)
CleaningAutomatic head cleaning with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter42–130 mm
Max. workpiece heightUp to 280 mm
Print image lengthUp to 200 mm
Max. workpiece weightUp to 1,500 g
Workpiece holderOpens/closes automatically
Conical productsMax. 15° (manual)
Height adjustmentManual
SensorsCollision avoidance sensor
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions810 × 560 × 840 mm
Weight85 kg
Additional features
Additional features–
Technical direct comparison Brochure (PDF)

Modijet Flow

Designed for demanding continuous operation (24/7). Thanks to three Epson print heads, the system prints colour, white and varnish with high precision and in synchronisation in a single pass – ideal for maximum efficiency in shift operations.

Modijet® FLOW – Technical Specifications
SpecificationFLOW
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles1 spindle
Average printing time~35 seconds / object
Area of ​​application24/7 continuous operation
Printing on curved and polygonal objects–
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology3× Epson (4 channels each)
Colour configurationWhite + CMYK + Varnish (simultaneously)
Ink managementHeated sub-tanks, manual valves
UV light sensorYes
CuringAir-cooled UV LED, 300 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
CleaningAutomatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter42–150 mm
Max. workpiece heightUp to 350 mm
Print image lengthUp to 300 mm
Max. workpiece weightUp to 1,500 g
Workpiece holderPneumatic
Conical productsMax. 15° (manual)
Height adjustmentAutomatic (sensor)
SensorsCollision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
DimensionsH: 1,100 mm (1,780 mm table)
B: 1,500 mm (2,220 mm when open)
T: 700 mm
Weight300 kg
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system (white & CMYK)
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Ink level indicator
Technical direct comparison Brochure (PDF)

Modijet Flow Dual

Two fully autonomous printing stations and 8 Epson printheads process up to 5 objects per minute using a simultaneous dual-pass method. Includes a primer option and intelligent compensation for uneven surfaces.

Modijet® FLOW DUAL – Technical Specifications
SpecificationFLOW DUAL
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles2 spindles (dual operation)
Average printing timeUp to 5 objects per minute
Area of ​​application24/7 High Performance
Printing on curved and polygonal objects–
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology8× Epson (2 tunnels, each with 4 channels)
Colour configurationPrimer + White + CMYK + Varnish (simultaneously)
Ink managementHeated sub-tanks, automatic valves
UV light sensorYes (2×)
CuringAir-cooled UV LED, 300 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
CleaningAutomatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter42–150 mm
Max. workpiece heightUp to 350 mm
Print image lengthUp to 300 mm
Max. workpiece weight2× up to 1,500 g
Workpiece holder2× pneumatic
Conical productsMax. 15° (automatic)
Height adjustmentAutomatic (sensor)
SensorsCollision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
2 x paint mist separators
Light barrier
Dimensions & Weight
DimensionsH: 1,510 mm
W: 2,040 mm
T: 920 mm
Weight700 kg
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Ink level indicator
  • Linear servo motor carriage
  • Servo-motor-driven workpiece rotation
Technical direct comparison Brochure (PDF)

Modijet Flow High Gap

This technology effortlessly bridges a printhead gap of up to 20 mm! This makes it possible to print on glasses and bottles for which such decoration was previously unachievable.

Modijet® FLOW HIGH GAP – Technical Specifications
SpecificationFLOW HIGH GAP
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles1 spindle
Average printing time–
Area of ​​application24/7 Industry
Printing on curved and polygonal objectsYes
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology5× Ricoh
Colour configurationPrimer + White + CMYK + Lm + Lc + Varnish
Ink managementHeated sub-tanks, automatic valves
UV light sensorYes
CuringAir-cooled UV LED, 360 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
CleaningAutomatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter25–230 mm
Max. workpiece heightUp to 460 mm
Print image lengthUp to 360 mm
Max. workpiece weightUp to 2,000 g
Workpiece holderPneumatic
Conical productsMax. 23° (automatic)
Height adjustmentSpacing of up to 20 mm is possible
SensorsCollision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
DimensionsH: 1,625 mm (2,185 mm when open)
W: 3,020 mm
T: 1,080 mm
Weight1.5 tonnes
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Colour level indicator
  • Automatic object scan
  • Preview of the application
Ico Modijet Flow High Gap printing on transparent glass
Printing on transparent glass without a UV barrier
Ico Modijet High Gap Distance to Printhead
Print head clearance of up to 20 mm
Ico Modijet Flow High Gap automatic object scanner
Automatic workpiece scan
Technical direct comparison Brochure (PDF)

Modijet Stream

Rotary printing taken to a whole new level: Modijet Stream offers an automated feeder and seamless rotary printing in 24/7 continuous operation – at speeds of up to 1.2 seconds per item!

Modijet® STREAM – Technical Specifications
SpecificationSTREAM
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles12 spindles
Average printing timeUp to 50 items per minute
(higher performance possible)
30/40 for full-size printing
Area of ​​application24/7 Industry
Printing on curved and polygonal objects–
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology6× Xaar
Colour configurationWhite + CMYK + Varnish
Ink managementHeated sub-tanks, manual valves
UV light sensorNo
CuringAn air-cooled lamp,
second lamp, water-cooled
CleaningAutomatic printhead cleaning
with circulation across all channels
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter40–110 mm
Max. workpiece heightUp to 320 mm
Print image length70.5 mm (fixed head)
141 mm (sliding-head)
Max. workpiece weightUp to 2,000 g
Workpiece holderPneumatic
Conical productsMax. 12° (automatic)
Height adjustmentAutomatic (sensor)
SensorsCollision avoidance sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
DimensionsH: 2,100 mm (2,140 mm wheelbase)
B: 2,960 mm
T: 2,370 mm
Conveyor belts: 2,550 × 400 × 1,100 mm
Weight4.17 t
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic circulation system
  • Touchscreen

Options (interior)

  • Three additional stations: two printing stations with print heads for Lm (Light Magenta) and Lc (Light Cyan) to improve the quality of light-coloured graphics, and a third station for UV curing.
  • Two additional stations: one for applying paint (to create textures) and another for UV curing.
  • Two additional stages prior to white printing: one for applying the primer and another for UV curing.
  • An additional station fitted with a camera to monitor print quality and sort out faulty items.
  • Additional station for plasma activation.
  • A camera for checking the positioning of the print on the object.

Options (external)

  • Automated system for applying primer.
  • Automated system for flame activation.
  • Automated system for Pyrosil activation.
Technical direct comparison Brochure (PDF)

MODIJET WAVE – Specifications

Modijet® WAVE – Technical Specifications
Specification WAVE
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles 1 spindle
Average printing time Approx. 25 seconds (1 colour layer)
Approx. 45 seconds (2 levels)
Approx. 65 seconds (3 levels)
Area of ​​application Entry-level / Small series
Printing on curved and polygonal objects –
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology 1× Epson (8 channels)
Colour configuration White + CMYK + Varnish
3 passes
Ink management Gravity-fed (pump-free)
UV light sensor No
Curing Air-cooled UV LED, 200 mm,
Stainless steel cover (non-segmented)
Cleaning Automatic head cleaning with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter 42–130 mm
Max. workpiece height Up to 280 mm
Print image length Up to 200 mm
Max. workpiece weight Up to 1,500 g
Workpiece holder Opens/closes automatically
Conical products Max. 15° (manual)
Height adjustment Manual
Sensors Collision avoidance sensor
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions 810 × 560 × 840 mm
Weight 85 kg
Additional features
Additional features –

MODIJET FLOW – Specifications

Modijet® FLOW – Technical Specifications
Specification FLOW
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles 1 spindle
Average printing time ~35 seconds / object
Area of ​​application 24/7 continuous operation
Printing on curved and polygonal objects –
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology 3× Epson (4 channels each)
Colour configuration White + CMYK + Varnish (simultaneously)
Ink management Heated sub-tanks, manual valves
UV light sensor Yes
Curing Air-cooled UV LED, 300 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
Cleaning Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter 42–150 mm
Max. workpiece height Up to 350 mm
Print image length Up to 300 mm
Max. workpiece weight Up to 1,500 g
Workpiece holder Pneumatic
Conical products Max. 15° (manual)
Height adjustment Automatic (sensor)
Sensors Collision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions H: 1,100 mm (1,780 mm table)
B: 1,500 mm (2,220 mm when open)
T: 700 mm
Weight 300 kg
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system (white & CMYK)
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Ink level indicator

MODIJET FLOW DUAL – Specifications

Modijet® FLOW DUAL – Technical Specifications
Specification FLOW DUAL
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles 2 spindles (dual operation)
Average printing time Up to 5 objects per minute
Area of ​​application 24/7 High Performance
Printing on curved and polygonal objects –
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology 8× Epson (2 tunnels, each with 4 channels)
Colour configuration Primer + White + CMYK + Varnish (simultaneously)
Ink management Heated sub-tanks, automatic valves
UV light sensor Yes (2×)
Curing Air-cooled UV LED, 300 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
Cleaning Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter 42–150 mm
Max. workpiece height Up to 350 mm
Print image length Up to 300 mm
Max. workpiece weight 2× up to 1,500 g
Workpiece holder 2× pneumatic
Conical products Max. 15° (automatic)
Height adjustment Automatic (sensor)
Sensors Collision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
2 x paint mist separators
Light barrier
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions H: 1,510 mm
W: 2,040 mm
T: 920 mm
Weight 700 kg
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Ink level indicator
  • Linear servo motor carriage
  • Servo-motor-driven workpiece rotation

MODIJET FLOW HIGH GAP – Specifications

Modijet® FLOW HIGH GAP – Technical Specifications
Specification FLOW HIGH GAP
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles 1 spindle
Average printing time –
Area of ​​application 24/7 Industry
Printing on curved and polygonal objects Yes
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology 5× Ricoh
Colour configuration Primer + White + CMYK + Lm + Lc + Varnish
Ink management Heated sub-tanks, automatic valves
UV light sensor Yes
Curing Air-cooled UV LED, 360 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
Cleaning Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter 25–230 mm
Max. workpiece height Up to 460 mm
Print image length Up to 360 mm
Max. workpiece weight Up to 2,000 g
Workpiece holder Pneumatic
Conical products Max. 23° (automatic)
Height adjustment Spacing of up to 20 mm is possible
Sensors Collision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions H: 1,625 mm (2,185 mm when open)
W: 3,020 mm
T: 1,080 mm
Weight 1.5 tonnes
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Colour level indicator
  • Automatic object scan
  • Preview of the application

MODIJET STREAM – Specifications

Modijet® STREAM – Technical Specifications
Specification STREAM
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles 12 spindles
Average printing time Up to 50 items per minute
(higher performance possible)
30/40 for full-size printing
Area of ​​application 24/7 Industry
Printing on curved and polygonal objects –
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology 6× Xaar
Colour configuration White + CMYK + Varnish
Ink management Heated sub-tanks, manual valves
UV light sensor No
Curing An air-cooled lamp,
second lamp, water-cooled
Cleaning Automatic printhead cleaning
with circulation across all channels
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter 40–110 mm
Max. workpiece height Up to 320 mm
Print image length 70.5 mm (fixed head)
141 mm (sliding-head)
Max. workpiece weight Up to 2,000 g
Workpiece holder Pneumatic
Conical products Max. 12° (automatic)
Height adjustment Automatic (sensor)
Sensors Collision avoidance sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions H: 2,100 mm (2,140 mm wheelbase)
B: 2,960 mm
T: 2,370 mm
Conveyor belts: 2,550 × 400 × 1,100 mm
Weight 4.17 t
Additional features
Additional features
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic circulation system
  • Touchscreen

Options (interior)

  • Three additional stations: two printing stations with print heads for Lm (Light Magenta) and Lc (Light Cyan) to improve the quality of light-coloured graphics, and a third station for UV curing.
  • Two additional stations: one for applying paint (to create textures) and another for UV curing.
  • Two additional stages prior to white printing: one for applying the primer and another for UV curing.
  • An additional station fitted with a camera to monitor print quality and sort out faulty items.
  • Additional station for plasma activation.
  • A camera for checking the positioning of the print on the object.

Options (external)

  • Automated system for applying primer.
  • Automated system for flame activation.
  • Automated system for Pyrosil activation.
Technical direct comparison
Specification WAVE FLOW FLOW DUAL FLOW HIGH GAP STREAM
Capacity & Performance
Printing spindles 1 spindle 1 spindle 2 spindles (dual operation) 1 spindle 12 spindles
Average printing time Approx. 25 seconds (1 colour layer)
Approx. 45 seconds (2 levels)
Approx. 65 seconds (3 levels)
~35 seconds / object Up to 5 objects per minute – Up to 50 items per minute
(higher performance possible)
30/40 for full-size printing
Area of ​​application Entry-level / Small series 24/7 continuous operation 24/7 High Performance 24/7 Industry 24/7 Industry
Printing on curved and polygonal objects – – – Yes –
Print head & ink system
Printhead technology 1× Epson (8 channels) 3× Epson (4 channels each) 8× Epson (2 tunnels, each with 4 channels) 5× Ricoh 6× Xaar
Colour configuration White + CMYK + Varnish
3 passes
White + CMYK + Varnish (simultaneously) Primer + White + CMYK + Varnish (simultaneously) Primer + White + CMYK + Lm + Lc + Varnish White + CMYK + Varnish
Ink management Gravity-fed (pump-free) Heated sub-tanks, manual valves Heated sub-tanks, automatic valves Heated sub-tanks, automatic valves Heated sub-tanks, manual valves
UV light sensor No Yes Yes (2×) Yes No
Curing Air-cooled UV LED, 200 mm,
Stainless steel cover (non-segmented)
Air-cooled UV LED, 300 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
Air-cooled UV LED, 300 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
Air-cooled UV LED, 360 mm,
segmented stainless steel cover,
Adjustable UV output
An air-cooled lamp,
second lamp, water-cooled
Cleaning Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Automatic head cleaning
with wiper and capping
Automatic printhead cleaning
with circulation across all channels
Workpiece dimensions
Workpiece diameter 42–130 mm 42–150 mm 42–150 mm 25–230 mm 40–110 mm
Max. workpiece height Up to 280 mm Up to 350 mm Up to 350 mm Up to 460 mm Up to 320 mm
Print image length Up to 200 mm Up to 300 mm Up to 300 mm Up to 360 mm 70.5 mm (fixed head)
141 mm (sliding-head)
Max. workpiece weight Up to 1,500 g Up to 1,500 g 2× up to 1,500 g Up to 2,000 g Up to 2,000 g
Workpiece holder Opens/closes automatically Pneumatic 2× pneumatic Pneumatic Pneumatic
Conical products Max. 15° (manual) Max. 15° (manual) Max. 15° (automatic) Max. 23° (automatic) Max. 12° (automatic)
Height adjustment Manual Automatic (sensor) Automatic (sensor) Spacing of up to 20 mm is possible Automatic (sensor)
Sensors Collision avoidance sensor Collision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
Paint mist separator
Collision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
2 x paint mist separators
Light barrier
Collision avoidance sensor
UV light sensor
Paint mist separator
Collision avoidance sensor
Paint mist separator
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions 810 × 560 × 840 mm H: 1,100 mm (1,780 mm table)
B: 1,500 mm (2,220 mm when open)
T: 700 mm
H: 1,510 mm
W: 2,040 mm
T: 920 mm
H: 1,625 mm (2,185 mm when open)
W: 3,020 mm
T: 1,080 mm
H: 2,100 mm (2,140 mm wheelbase)
B: 2,960 mm
T: 2,370 mm
Conveyor belts: 2,550 × 400 × 1,100 mm
Weight 85 kg 300 kg 700 kg 1.5 tonnes 4.17 t
Additional features
Additional features –
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Ink level indicator
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Ink level indicator
  • Linear servo motor carriage
  • Servo-motor-driven workpiece rotation
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic flushing system
  • Touchscreen
  • Colour level indicator
  • Automatic object scan
  • Preview of the application
  • Separate vacuum system
  • Automatic circulation system
  • Touchscreen

Options (interior)
  • Three additional stations: two printing stations with print heads for Lm (Light Magenta) and Lc (Light Cyan) to improve the quality of light-coloured graphics, as well as a third station for UV curing.
  • Two additional stations: one for applying paint (to create textures); another for UV curing.
  • Two additional stations, positioned before the white printing stage: One for primer application and another for UV curing.
  • An additional station fitted with a camera to monitor print quality and to sort out faulty items.
  • An additional station for plasma activation.
  • A camera for checking the positioning of the print on the object.

Options (external)
  • An automated system for applying primer.
  • An automated system for flame activation.
  • An automated system for Pyrosil activation

Modijet FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Modijet rotary printing systems

What are the differences between the Modijet systems WAVE, FLOW, FLOW DUAL, HIGH GAP and STREAM?

The systems differ in terms of power, number of spindles and area of application:

  • WAVE: A compact entry-level model for small-batch production.
  • FLOW: Designed for continuous 24/7 industrial operation.
  • FLOW DUAL: High-performance system with two autonomous printing stations.
  • FLOW HIGH GAP: Specialises in curved, highly conical or polygonal objects thanks to an increased pressure gap.
  • STREAM: High-performance industrial machine with up to 12 spindles.

Which Modijet system is suitable for 24/7 continuous operation?

All models from the FLOW series (FLOW, FLOW DUAL, FLOW HIGH GAP and STREAM) are designed for uninterrupted 24/7 industrial operation. STREAM offers the highest throughput.

What printhead technologies are used in Modijet systems?

Depending on the requirements and model, industrial printheads from Epson, Ricoh or Xaar are used:

  • WAVE: 1× Epson (8 channels)
  • FLOW: 3× Epson (4 channels each)
  • FLOW DUAL: 8× Epson (2 print tunnels, each with 4 channels)
  • HIGH GAP: 5× Ricoh
  • STREAM: 6× Xaar

Can I print on transparent glass using the Modijet systems?

Yes. In particular, the Modijet FLOW HIGH GAP Thanks to its flexibly adjustable UV lamp position, it enables printing on transparent glass without a UV barrier. With the other models, a UV barrier is required, depending on the geometry.

Which materials can be printed on?

All Modijet systems are suitable for cylindrical and conical objects made of plastic, metal (e.g. stainless steel, aluminium) and glass, as well as painted or coated surfaces.

How fast do the Modijet systems print?

The print speed depends on the system and the design:

  • WAVE: Approx. 25–65 seconds per object (depending on the number of colour layers)
  • FLOW: Approx. 35 seconds per object
  • FLOW DUAL: Up to 5 items per minute (parallel operation)
  • STREAM: Up to 50 items per minute

How are the print heads cleaned?

Depending on the model, maintenance is carried out automatically via integrated wiper and capping stations or via continuous circulation and self-cleaning in all ink channels (STREAM).

What sizes of items can be printed on?

Across the entire model range, the following workpiece dimensions can be accommodated:

  • Diameter: 25 to 230 mm
  • Workpiece length / height: Up to 460 mm
  • Workpiece weight: Up to
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