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Automatic Bucket & Pail Screen Printing
DT-1000 JUMBOAutomatic Bucket & Pail Screen Printing Machine
Engineered for high-volume 5-gallon bucket and industrial pail decoration, the DT-1000 JUMBO is a fully automatic UV screen printing machine available in 1–6 color configurations with automatic infeed, dual flame pre-treatment, up to 360° printing, inline UV curing and automatic outfeed.
1–6 ColorsModular line configurations
22 pcs/minMaximum rated output
900 × 250 mmMaximum print area
Dual Flame + UVPre-treatment and curing
01Automatic Infeed & De-Nesting
02Dual Flame Treatment
03360° Screen Printing
04UV Cure After Each Color
05Automatic Outfeed & Restacking
Production Overview
High-Volume Automatic Bucket & Pail Screen Printing
The DT-1000 JUMBO is an industrial cylindrical screen printing machine designed for large round containers such as 5-gallon buckets, paint pails and other rigid cylindrical parts. Deco Tech reviews the actual container, artwork, color count and required output to confirm the correct line length, tooling and process package.
The fully automatic bucket printing line combines container separation and orientation, LP-gas flame treatment, screen printing, UV curing and conveyorized transfer between stations. This straight-through print-and-cure process is designed for high-volume pail and bucket production where repeatability, consistent registration and efficient handling are critical.
Primary Applications5-gallon buckets, pails and large round containers
Control PackagePanasonic PLC & Omron touchscreen
Drive / TransportMechanical drive with linear walking-beam transfer
Support Through Deco TechNorth American application review, quoting and service
Automatic Infeed
Load Stacked Buckets and Let the Line Feed Automatically
The DT-1000 infeed system is designed to reduce repetitive operator handling. Nested buckets are loaded onto the conveyor, automatically separated, and transferred into the printing line in a controlled orientation.
Automatic bucket de-nesting and line loading
Conveyor length can be configured to the production requirement
Creates a larger loading buffer for easier day-to-day operation
Automated Surface Preparation
Dual-Station Flame Treatment Before Printing
Before the first print color is applied, buckets pass through an integrated dual-station flame-treatment system. The automatic pre-treatment process prepares compatible plastic surfaces for improved screen printing ink adhesion without requiring a separate manual operation.
Two integrated LP-gas flame-treatment stations
Automatic surface preparation before the first print station
Supports consistent treatment in high-volume bucket production
Screen Printing Station
Up to 360° Printing Around a 5-Gallon Bucket
The DT-1000 combines a large screen frame, controlled container rotation, and an industrial squeegee system to print around the circumference of a 5-gallon bucket. This allows large graphics and wraparound artwork to be applied in a controlled automatic cycle.
Up to 360° wraparound bucket printing
Maximum print area up to 900 × 250 mm (35.4 × 9.8 in.)
Controlled bucket rotation synchronized with the screen printing stroke
Print-and-Cure Production
UV Curing After Every Screen Printing Station
Each print station is followed by a UV curing system so the freshly printed color is cured before the bucket advances to the next color station. This print-and-cure sequence is repeated throughout multi-color configurations for controlled color-to-color production.
Mercury-halide UV curing is the standard system
LED UV curing is available as an optional configuration
Each color is cured before the bucket moves to the next print station
Automatic Outfeed
Finished Buckets Exit Ready for Automatic Restacking
After the final color is cured, completed buckets transfer onto the outfeed system for automatic handling. The line can be configured to stack finished buckets in the requested orientation, reducing manual handling at the end of production.
Automatic outfeed after the final print-and-cure station
Bucket stacking configured around the requested finished orientation
Optional horizontal restacking system can be incorporated into the line
DT-1000 Production Video
Watch the DT-1000 JUMBO Run from Infeed to Outfeed
See the complete DT-1000 JUMBO process in operation—from automatic bucket loading and flame treatment through multi-color screen printing, UV curing and final outfeed.
The full production video shows how each station works together as one automatic bucket decorating line.
Industrial Applications
Automatic Screen Printing for 5-Gallon Buckets, Pails & Large Containers
The DT-1000 is optimized around large cylindrical container decoration. Final tooling and machine suitability are confirmed from the actual part, artwork and required production rate.
5-Gallon BucketsHigh-volume multi-color decoration for large plastic bucket production.
Paint & Industrial PailsPaint, chemical, adhesive and other industrial pail printing applications.
Large Water ContainersLarge cylindrical water and beverage-container decoration.
Kegs & Large CanistersSelected round beverage, metal and oversized cylindrical containers.
Plastic, Metal & GlassApplication-dependent printing on compatible rigid round substrates.
Custom Large ContainersSend Deco Tech the container drawing or samples for application review.
Modular Production Line
Configure the DT-1000 JUMBO from 1 to 6 Colors
Print and UV stations are added to match the required artwork. The overall machine length and weight increase as additional color stations are added.
Build the line around the artwork.
A one-color production line uses one print head and one UV system. Multi-color systems repeat the print-and-cure sequence for each additional color. Exact 5- and 6-color footprints should be confirmed with Deco Tech during project review.
1Color
2Colors
3Colors
4Colors
5Colors
6Colors
| 1 Color | 5,802 × 1,510 × 2,300 mm | 2,500 kg |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Color | 8,704 × 1,510 × 2,300 mm | 4,300 kg |
| 3 Color | 11,606 × 1,510 × 2,300 mm | 6,100 kg |
| 4 Color | 14,508 × 1,510 × 2,300 mm | 7,900 kg |
Dimensions shown cover standard 1–4 color configurations. Confirm the final footprint, weight and utility requirements for 5–6 color systems with Deco Tech during project engineering.
Technical Data
DT-1000 JUMBO Specifications
| Machine Type | Fully automatic UV bucket and pail screen printing machine for large round containers |
|---|---|
| Color Configurations | 1–6 colors |
| Drive / Transport | Mechanical drive / MOTOVARIO-SITI motor-controlled linear walking beam |
| Maximum Print Area | 900 × 250 mm (35.4 × 9.8 in.) |
| Bucket Printing | Up to 360° wraparound printing on qualified 5-gallon bucket applications |
| Maximum Rated Speed | 22 pieces/minute (1,320/hour) |
| Registration Tolerance | ±0.3–0.5 mm |
| Maximum Container Diameter | Up to 350 mm (13.78 in.) — application dependent |
| Infeed Conveyor | 2 meters standard; custom conveyor lengths available |
| Flame Treatment | Automated dual-station system, 2 LP-gas treatment units |
| Main Motor | Italy MOTOVARIO / SITI |
| UV Curing | HPE mercury-halide UV system, 5 kW per print station; LED UV option available |
| Outfeed / Restacking | 2-meter outfeed conveyor with automatic stacking; optional horizontal restacking configuration |
| Control System | Panasonic PLC & Omron touchscreen |
| Electrical | 380–480 V, 3 phase, 50/60 Hz |
| Manufacturing Origin | Built in China; North American sales, application support and service through Deco Tech |
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Confirm the current machine configuration, tooling, voltage and performance requirements with Deco Tech before ordering.
Complete Production Support
Everything You Need to Put the DT-1000 Into Production
A production line is only part of the process. Deco Tech supports the artwork, screens, inks, squeegees and technical requirements needed to take a qualified bucket application from concept through ongoing production.
Graphic Design & Artwork
In-house prepress support for artwork cleanup, vectorization, color separations, sizing, distortion correction and production-ready film output.
Graphic Design Services →
Custom Screen Making
Production screens manufactured around the artwork, mesh requirement, ink system and print application, with complete imaged-screen services available.
Screen Making →
Printcolor Screen Printing Inks
High-performance Swiss screen printing inks with application testing, substrate review and custom color matching available through Deco Tech.
Screen Printing Inks →
RKS Squeegees
Precision screen printing squeegees selected around ink transfer, print geometry and production requirements for repeatable high-volume printing.
Screen Printing Squeegees →
Technical Support & Service
Installation, operator training, application support, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance and ongoing machine service after the line is installed.
Technical Support →
One supplier supporting the complete screen printing process.
Explore All Services
Machine engineering, prepress, screens, inks, squeegees and technical support can be coordinated through Deco Tech.
Frequently Asked Questions
DT-1000 JUMBO Automatic Bucket Screen Printing FAQ
What is the DT-1000 JUMBO designed to print?
The DT-1000 is designed primarily for automatic screen printing on 5-gallon buckets, industrial pails and other large round containers. Final machine qualification is based on the container dimensions, taper, substrate, artwork and handling requirements.
Is the DT-1000 JUMBO a fully automatic bucket printing machine?
Yes. The DT-1000 integrates bucket infeed and separation, flame pre-treatment, screen printing, UV curing, conveyorized transfer and automatic outfeed into one production line.
What is the maximum container diameter?
The published maximum container diameter is up to 350 mm (13.78 in.). Final suitability depends on the actual container geometry, taper, artwork and tooling requirements.
What is the maximum screen printing area?
The maximum published print area is 900 × 250 mm (35.4 × 9.8 in.), supporting large graphics and qualified wraparound bucket printing applications.
Can the DT-1000 print around the entire bucket?
Yes. Qualified applications can be configured for up to 360° wraparound printing around a 5-gallon bucket using controlled container rotation and a large screen-printing image area.
How many colors can the DT-1000 JUMBO print?
The DT-1000 JUMBO is available in 1–6 color configurations. Multi-color lines repeat the screen-printing and UV-curing sequence for each additional color.
Does the machine automatically flame treat the buckets?
Yes. The line incorporates a dual-station automated flame-treatment system before printing to prepare compatible plastic surfaces for ink adhesion.
Is LED UV curing available?
Yes. Mercury-halide UV curing is the standard configuration, and LED UV curing is available as an option. Each print station is followed by a curing system so the color is cured before the bucket advances to the next print station.
Can the infeed conveyor be made longer?
Yes. The standard infeed conveyor is 2 meters, and the conveyor length can be configured to the production requirement to provide additional loading capacity and easier operator handling.
Can finished buckets be automatically restacked?
Yes. The outfeed system can be configured for automatic stacking in the requested orientation, and an optional horizontal restacking system can also be incorporated into the line.
How fast is the machine?
Maximum rated capacity is up to 22 pieces per minute, or 1,320 pieces per hour. Actual production speed depends on the container, artwork, number of colors, ink and curing requirements.
Complete Screen Printing Process
Send Us the Bucket, Artwork and Production Requirement.
Send Deco Tech the bucket or container drawing, artwork, required color count, annual volume and target production rate. Our team can review the application and recommend the DT-1000 line configuration, tooling and production process required for the project.