FIELD: printing equipment. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has decorating section and conveying section for transfer of vessels through decorating section for applying decorations to vessels. Conveying section has holder positioned for continuous rotation around its shaft, spindle units mounted circumferentially on holder with equal gap between adjacent units. Spindle units are positioned for radial reciprocation relative to holder axis as center. Each spindle unit has L-shaped base, spindle mounted on base for rotation around its axis extending parallel to holder axis, and at least one guiding rod. Base has main section extending in parallel with spindle axis and lever extending in radial direction outside main section rear end, with spindle being positioned on supporting shaft projecting forward of lever to close main section. At least first and second guiding rods are extending radially inward from main section into respective first and second radial supporting passages of first and second bushings, which are fixed on holder, supporting passage being open at holder peripheral part. Each holding cap formed as washer for each bushing has sealing ring for consistent lubricant. Sealing ring is circumferentially fixed on holder and in operating position blocks radial displacement of bound bushing to the outside. Each bushing has radially extending end, which is inserted into cap bore to cause cap to move on bushing coupled to cap. Vessels for consistent lubricant are defined by transverse channels extending forward from rear surface of holder and intersecting four radial passages, which are extending through first and second rods of first and second spindle units. Fine gussets are arranged on opposite sides of base to strengthen base against radial force applied to spindle during container decoration process. Flexible hose is adapted for selectively vacuumizing or supplying air to spindle. EFFECT: simplified construction and maintenance and enhanced reliability in operation. 20 cl, 14 dwg
