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If you can afford it, a mixer-pug mill
combination is the ultimate clay recycling machine.
Just throw clay into the hopper, almost any consistency
will do, and out comes beautiful pugged clay.
Perfect for schools and studios, or any large user of
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Peter Pugger VPM-9 Vacuum Power Wedger (Pugmill and Mixer in One!)
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| Question: "When is Peter Pugger going to come up
with something small for us single potter studios?"
Answer: The VPM-9 has arrived. With all the bells and
whistles, and a price that competes with the standard pugmills, the
VPM-9 does it all. Any clay that has not been fired can be reclaimed
in the VPM-9. Broken greenware, slop, powder and water can be thrown
into the pugmill and reclaimed in minutes. It is that simple.
The Power Wedger is the most versatile studio clay processing
machine on the market today. It can perform a variety of functions
efficiently, transforming clay in any form to a usable product.
Some examples:
-Mix moist clay from powder and water.
-Reclaim scrap - wet or dry.
-Blend two or more different bodies.
-Add materials (wet or dry) to an already moist body.
-Adjust moisture of an already wet body.
-OR just mix a 25 lb. bag of clay - literally warm the clay by mixing
it.
When the clay is adequately mixed, it can be de-aired with vacuum and
pugged out in the form of logs ready for use.
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Shaft, augers and paddles of
stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber,
ensures rust-free clay processing. |
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Large Hopper: The oversized hopper door allows for easy
loading of up to 25 lbs. of clay per batch. |
| Batch
Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability
allows for moisture adjustment before pugging. |
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Switch to PUG after a batch is
completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form
of 3" diameter deaired logs. |
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Each batch can be deaired by starting
the vacuum pump when the load is mixed. Air is removed during the
last stage of mixing, leaving an air-free product when pugged out.
Our patented vacuum design allows us to
deair the clay without the use of cumbersome vacuum screens!
Vacuum is provided by a 1/16 HP double-headed rocking
piston type diaphragm pump. These new technology pumps are the
simplest and quietest vacuum source available. They are
maintenance-free and long lasting. The
VPM-9 Power Wedger does not require a large vacuum pump because
the clay is continuously exposed to vacuum in the sealed mixing
chamber. Once the clay chamber is evacuated, the vacuum
pump can be turned off. |
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Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger
is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay
moist indefinitely. |
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Real-time monitoring
of clay consistency can be accomplished while mixing. Similar to
an automatic transmission, the Pugger-Mixer can automatically
speed up or slow down based on the hardness of the clay being
processed. The operator can also control the speed by controlling
the variable speed knob. |
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up or slow down the pugmill. This is especially useful when
extruding through dies. Because of the back pressure generated by
a large amount of clay being forced through a small orifice, the
speed control allows the operator to slow the pugging as required.
In turn, perfect deaired configurations are easily extruded
through the Pugger-Mixer. There are additional advantages if you
are a "single potter studio". The ability to slow the
pugging allows for time to place pugged clay into containers or
bags. |
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durable work surface for convenience of the operator while
loading. The work surface is 12" x 14". |
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It is not necessary to continuously hand-feed the Power Wedger as
with standard pugmills. Load a full batch, close the lid and turn
it on - this eliminates exposure to moving paddles. The Power
Wedger shuts off automatically when the lid is opened. All
machines are equipped with a thermal overload for protection
against overheating. |
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Cleaning With the removal of four bolts, the entire
mixing/pugging chamber can be removed so it can be conveniently
washed off. The paddles are then easily accessed for cleaning.
Cleaning is necessary only to avoid cross contamination. Since the
machines are completely sealed, moist clay can be stored
indefinitely without drying out. Cleaning is necessary only
to avoid cross-contamination. Since the machine is completely
sealed, it can be left for long periods of time without the clay
drying out. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Maximum Batch Capacity |
25 pounds |
| Pugging Rate |
500 lbs per hour (varies depending
on clay conditions, type, moisture, etc.) |
| Mixing Rate |
150 lbs per hour (varies depending
on clay conditions, type, moisture, etc.) |
| Dimensions |
36"L x 14"W x 14"H |
| Crated Weight |
130 pounds, ships UPS/FedEx Ground |
| Hopper Door Size |
5 1/4" x 5 1/4" |
| Pug Size |
3" round |
| Motor |
3/4 HP 1 phase, 8 amps at 120
volts, 6 amps a 220/240v (3 phase, 50 hz
and other available as special order) |
| Vacuum Pump |
1/2 HP 3.8 amps at 120 volts |
| Shipping |
Ships ground FedEx or UPS |
| Model VPM-9 |
$3490
including shipping! (Payment by check or PO)
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Other Peter Pugger Models
| Model |
Batch Size |
Pugging Rate |
Mixing Rate |
Motor |
Vacuum Motor |
Nozzle |
Wt |
Price |
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| VPM 9 |
25 lb |
500#/hr |
150#/hr |
3/4 hp |
1/2 hp |
3" |
130 |
$3490
including shipping! |
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| VPM 20 |
45 lb |
600#/hr |
180#/hr |
1 hp |
1/2 hp |
3" |
230 |
$4315*
including shipping! |
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| VPM 30 |
85 lb |
800#/hr |
240#/hr |
1.5 hp |
1/2 hp |
3" |
410 |
$5740*
including shipping! |
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| VPM 60 |
140 lb |
1500#/hr |
500#/hr |
2 hp |
1/2 hp |
3.5" |
580 |
$7195*
including shipping! |
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| PM 50 |
135 lb |
1200#/hr |
300#/ hr |
2 hp |
none |
3" |
400 |
$4888*
including shipping! |
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| PM 100 |
250 lb |
2000#/hr |
600#/hr |
3 hp |
none |
4" |
600 |
$6168*
including shipping! |
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| VPM-30TE |
VPM-30 with Tile Extrusion:
Variable Speed, Upgraded 2Hp Motor, Reinforced Structural,
Modified SST Auger, Tile Nozzle, SST Tile Nozzle Guides/Hardware |
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| VPM-60TE |
VPM-60 with Tile Extrusion:
Variable Speed, Upgraded 3Hp Motor, Reinforced Structural,
Modified SST Auger, Tile Nozzle, SST Tile Nozzle
Guides/Hardware |
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* Larger models are Payment by Check or PO only. No
credit cards. VPM9 may be paid by credit card. Thanks |

Shimpo Model PMX-060 Pugmill and Mixer in One!
An efficient clay processor for all levels of ceramic production, the PMX-060
combines dry and wet blending, recycling of scraps and greenware, and
pugging, in a single heavy-duty machine. A powerful 2 HP motor capable
of processing 60 – 85 lbs. batch sizes blends dry or wet mixes at 300
lbs./Hr and extrudes clay at 1200 lbs./hr.
A Prominent easily accessible control panel with emergency stop button
makes for efficient and safe operation. A large hopper with safety lock
system, single stainless steel auger, easy disassembly bolt system for
convenient cleaning, 4” casters providing portability and easy
transport, make the PMX-060 the most affordable complete clay
processing machine on the market.
MOTOR: 2 HP, 250 W, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 230 v, Single Phase
CAPACITY: 800 lbs. Mix: 300 lbs./Hr Extrude: 1200 lbs./hr. Batch
sizes 60 – 85 lbs.
NOZZLE OPENING: 3” diameter
HOPPER SIZE: 8” x 8” Ship Weight 445 pounds
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Heavy-Duty Aluminum Body / Extremely durable design for both
school and professional applications; die-cast body resists
corrosion, preventing clay body contamination |
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Mixer/Pugger / Combines dry and wet mixing, reclaim and
recycle, pugging, in one high volume machine |
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Powerful 2 HP Motor / Blends and mixes at 300 lbs./Hr, and
extrudes clay at 1200 lbs./hr. in 60-85 lb. batches |
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SAFETY SYSTEM / Prominent easily accessible control panel with
emergency stop button. Large hopper with safety lock system
provides for high volume mixing and prevents access to mixing
chamber |
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Stainless Steel Auger / Non-corrosive surface easily moves
clay through barrel |
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Retractable Clay Rest / Convenient for bagging clay; slides
under pug mill to save space when not needed |
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Easy Disassembly Bolt System / Designed for easy removal of
barrel top, allowing for thorough cleaning of interior |
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One Year Warranty / Peace of mind |
Through October 31st,
2008 Special:
Purchase a Shimpo PMX-060 Pug Mill/Mixer and received a $200
BigCeramicStore gift certificate
Click
here for more info. |
| Model PMX-060
List Price $4760 Note: features have been improved
and are not reflected here yet. |
$4300
including FREE shipping!
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