diff --git a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/GenericCrafter.java b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/GenericCrafter.java
index 1a2843e829..b52618fb5c 100644
--- a/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/GenericCrafter.java
+++ b/core/src/mindustry/world/blocks/production/GenericCrafter.java
@@ -118,6 +118,8 @@ public class GenericCrafter extends Block{
 
         if(outputItems != null) hasItems = true;
         if(outputLiquids != null) hasLiquids = true;
+        
+        if(!rotate) lockRotation = true;
 
         super.init();
     }