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Because they start at around $2000, schools and serious
potters are the biggest purchasers of Pug Mills.
However, those who own one say they would never go
back. Pug Mills make it easy to reuse your clay
scraps, but their primary benefit is that you can avoid
wedging, which can cause serious damage to your
wrists. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome or
tendonitis in your wrists, a Pug Mill can make all the
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Shimpo Pug Mills
Shimpo pug mills are praised for their quality engineering and
exceptional safety features. Both pug mill models are crafted with
the highest quality, heavy duty components. Compact size and large
clay capacity are the hallmarks of Shimpo pug mills - a perfect choice
for home, schools, professional potters and industry.
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Shimpo PM-071 Add-A-Vac Models
The PM071 is a solid performer, with Shimpo
quality, which is great for warming up your clay and reducing wrist
damage caused by wedging. Many people find they do not need (or
even like) a vacuum design, and with the model you can try that out and
add the vacuum later if desired!
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Specs: Flexible design enables one to upgrade equipment by adding a
vacuum unit as needs change. Heavy-duty aluminum body resists
corrosion;
Powerful 1 HP motor blends and extrudes clay at 800
lbs/hour. Special triple safety system. Stainless steel
auger. Retractable clay rest, convenient for bagging clay, slides
under pug mill to save space when not needed. Easy disassembly
bolt system. Attachable vacuum unit with powerful 3/4 HP pump
operates at the flip of a switch.
One year warranty. 1 hp,
750 Watts, 115 volts, single phase, 60 Hz (220v 50/60 Hz available); 800 lbs/hour capacity, 3" diameter, hopper size
4.75"x4.75", Dimensions 38"x12"x15".
PM-071, 190 lbs. PM-071V with vacuum unit, 230 lbs. PM-071V-LS
with vacuum unit and limit switch, 230 lbs.
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Model PM-071
List
Price $2450 |
$2235 including shipping
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Model PM-071V with
vacuum
List Price $3300 |
$2970 including shipping
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| Options |
Limit Switch Option
on
either unit |
$200
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Add-a-Vac
Vacuum System to turn an existing
PM-071 to a PM-071V (List $850)
(if
you order the PM-071V you already get this) |
$820 including shipping
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Shimpo NRA-04
Specs:
Twin augers, typically found only in large industrial machines, in a
compact and affordable unit. Produces practically air-free clay
without a vacuum. Hopper design almost eliminates clay trapped at
the bottom of the hopper. Heavy-duty aluminum body (stainless steel also
available). Gear driven (older model was belt driven).
Extremely quiet.
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NRA-04 pug mill in action
(with optional die)
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Twin stainless mixing augers blend and extrude up to 880 lbs/hour;
Easier cleaning requires removing only four nuts to remove the entire
enclosure for cleaning. Dual safety system ignition key allows
operator control and safety limit switch automatically stops auger
rotation when they are exposed. Compact design mounted on tubular
steel stand.
Includes extrusion-height roller stand. New 5 year warranty! 1/4 hp, 200
Watts, 115 volts, single phase, 60 hz; 880 lbs/hour capacity, nozzle 3.5"
diameter, hopper size 3.5"x3.5", Dimensions 25.5" x
12" x 22.5", Ship weight: aluminum model 220 lbs E
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Model
NRA-04 (Aluminum
auger case)
List Price $2900 |
$2650
including shipping
SALE $2475 extended thru 1/31/12
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Model
NRA-04S (Stainless
Steel auger case)
List Price $3500 |
$3075
including shipping
Sale $2900 extended thru 1/31/12
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NRA-04
and NVA-04Accessories: Made
of stainless steel, these extruding dies fit any NRA-04,
NRA-04S and NVA-04S pug mill. To use, all of the shapes on the die are
extruded and you keep the one(s) you want. Then you
recycle the others back into the mill.
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Tile Die |
$48.50
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Coil
Die 1/4", 5/16" 1/2",
3/4", 1",
1-1/8" and 1-1/2" diameter |
$48.50
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Assorted Die |
$48.50
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Set of all 3
dies |
$130.95
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Shimpo NVA-04S
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The NVA-04S pug mill features newly designed twin
augers and a forceful direct gear driven motor. The high quality wedging
and extruding capacity obtained makes this compact pug mill one of the
most efficient and competitive on the market.
Forceful Direct Gear Driven Motor / Provides maximum mechanical
force for blending requiring minimum operator effort
High Extruding Capacity / Twin stainless steel mixing augers
blend and extrude up to 440 lbs/hour
High Quality Wedging Function / Newly designed cast twin augers,
typically found only in large industrial machines, increases wedging
capacity and produces air-free clay
Dual Safety System / Safety limit switch automatically cuts
power to pugmill when augers are exposed. Stop button allows for
immediate operator control
Compact Design / Removable stainless steel case allows for easy
access to mixing chamber for fast and easy clean-up and maintenance
Cut Off Wire & Clay Receiving Table With Rollers / Allowing
for easy bagging of extruded clay
Vacuum Pump / Built-in heavy duty vacuum pump that produces
air-free clay
Includes extrusion-height roller stand. New 5 year warranty. 1/2 hp, 400
Watts, 115 volts, single phase, 60 hz; 440 lbs/hour capacity, 3.5"
diameter, hopper size 4.75" x 6", Dimensions 36" x
16.5" x 29.5", Ship weight:320 lbs. Available dies shown
above.
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Model
NVA-04S
List Price $4998 |
$4599
including shipping, payment by check or PO only
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Bluebird Pug mills
Studio Pugmills:
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Model 425
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The Bluebird studio pugmill models 425 and 440 offer high quality
wedging, reclaiming, and extruding capabilities, and are ideal when the
quantity of clay to be processed averages 700# per month or less.
They are well suited for reclaiming in studio or classroom, and easily
turns into a power extruder when adapted with your own dies.
Processes 350# per hour.
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Model 440
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The Model 440 satisfies all these needs,
with the addition of a vacuum de-airing system to product a dense,
thoroughly de-aired clay ready for throwing, handbuilding and extruding.
The vacuum system is the same as that of larger Bluebird pugmills.
Many potters use pugmills to reduce hand wedging and wear and tear on
their wrists. Solid extrusions are possible with standard nozzle
and owner made dies. Hollow extrusions require an accessory 4
1/4" round nozzle and internal die holder. |
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Specs: 1/3 hp, 115 volts, single phase, 5.3 amps 60 hz,
fan cooled totally enclosed gear motor, barrel construction is
5/16" thick one-piece cast Almag 35 (aluminum alloy), powder coated
finish, output up to 400 lbs/hr wedging, up to 200 lbs/hr reclaiming,
height 8.5", length 40", width 8.5", handle 14",
extrusion diameter 3", hopper opening 5"x5"; stainless
blades, shaft and internal rotating shredder. Vacuum chamber on
440: clear acrylic cover permits monitoring and removal for cleaning,
integral vacuum gauge, air release valve on chamber wall.
Vacuum pump 1/12 hp, 115 volts 60 hz, operated separately from pugmill.
Pulls up to 24" Hg. Two-ply diaphragm, aluminum diecast
body. 110 lbs.
| Model 425
Non-de-airing
Studio Pugmill |
$2419 including shipping*
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| Model 440
Vacuum
de-airing Studio Pugmill |
$2849 including shipping*
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* Price for Models 425/440/675/800/PowerStar 1 include shipping
to most locations in the lower 48 US states for check orders and PO's.
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| Pugmill Options for
425/440 |
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Safety Switch, disables auger when
clay press is
open |
$306
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4 1/4" round nozzle with internal
die holder,
for extruding hollow shapes |
$99
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Mid-size Pugmills
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Model 675
(Shown on optional wheel stand)
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Available for potters averaging 1000#-2000# a
month. Excellent for the mid-sized production pottery or
school/university ceramic department. These machines have a 3/4 hp
motor and use 115 volts, single phase.
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Model 800
(Shown on optional wheel stand)
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The Model 675 is the non-de-airing version, and the Model
800 has the vacuum de-airing option. Processes 1000# per
hour. |
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Specifications: New design features include 1)
Barrel ports to permit removal of two-part stainless screens for
cleaning without removing barrel, 2) Horizontal ribbing on interior
walls of barrel aiding clay flow, especially of fine-particled bodies,
3) Horizontal mounting of components for improved durability and easier
access when servicing. 15" high, 24" wide, 54"
long, pugging nozzle 4.25" diameter, hopper opening
7"x7". Finish is primed and painted. Output is
between 1000 and 1200 lbs per hour. Mount horizontally to sturdy
work table. Totally enclosed, fan cooled 3/4 hp motor, single
phase, 115 volts, 11 amps, 60 hz. Vacuum pump: 1/2 hp rotary vane,
operates separately from motor, 115v, single phase, 5 amps. Pulls
up to 27" Hg. Model 800: 310 lbs.
| Model 675
Non-de-airing Mid-sized Pugmill |
$4087 including shipping*
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| Model 800
Vacuum De-airing Mid-sized Pugmill |
$4662 including shipping*
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* Price for Models 425/440/675/800/PowerStar 1 include shipping
to most locations in the lower 48 US states for check orders and PO's.
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| Pugmill Options for
675/800/ Powerstar-1 |
Safety Switch, disables auger when
clay press is
open |
$306
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4 1/4" round nozzle with internal die
holder,
for extruding hollow shapes (image) |
$99
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| Mobile Wheel Stand (ordered with pugmill) |
$144
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| Extruding Table |
$448
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| Cutting System |
$989
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Powerstar-1
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Model Powerstar-1 de-airing pugmill
(1200# per hour, low maintenance)
Designed for efficient, thorough reclaiming and wedging, design features
distinguish this model and reduce required maintenance.
Direct-drive great reducer and 1 hp motor; air-piston activated vacuum
rod, self lubricating internal bearings.
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Specifications: 18" height, 24" width,
54" length, pugging nozzle 4 1/4" diameter, hopper opening
7"x7", 1000 lbs/hour, adjustable vacuum deairing system, up to
26.5" Hg. Extrudes handles, coils, kiln furniture, hollow
forms. Cast aluminum/magnesium barrel, 5 bolts release barrel for
easy cleaning, removable stainless steel shredder screens, stainless
steel auger, made in USA. Motor: 1hp, single phase, 115 volts,
12.7 amps. Vacuum pump: 115v 5 amps. Optional accessories:
Adjustable pugging/extruding table. Adjustable paper feeder.
Wheel base. Pug cutting frame and cross hair cutter. 4"
diameter nozzle with internal die holder for hollow extrusions.
Stainless steel shredder screens for coarse grogged clays.
| Powerstar-1
De-airing Mid-sized Pugmill |
$5207 including shipping*
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* Price for Models 425/440/675/800/PowerStar 1 include shipping
to most locations in the lower 48 US states for check orders and PO's.
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Heavy Duty Pugmills
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Model 3000
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Model 3000 heavy-duty de-airing pugmill (2000# per
hour):
If its high production that you want, then the model 3000 is right
for you! This pugmill is rated at 2000 pounds per hour. The
3000 comes with a 3 HP motor, 230 volts, and choice of 3 phase or single
phase.
The 3000 has 1/3HP rotary vane vacuum pump available in 1 or 3
phase, 8"x8" stainless steel hopper, 4 1/4" diameter
pugging nozzle, 2000-3000 lbs of clay a month. There
are accessories available to make it a high volume tile extruder and
cutter (about
100 sq ft per hour.) The tile accessories are a cutting table, paper
roll feeder, extruding table, tile and pugging nozzles. |
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40.5" high, 28.25" wide, 73.75" long,
extruding table 74.75" overall, 60" of workspace, shipping
weight 780 lbs, drive motor: 3 hp 1 phase, 230v draws 15 amps; 3 hp 3
phase, 230v draws 8.6 amps. Vacuum motor: 1/3hp 1 phase, 115v
draws 6 amps; 1/3hp 3 phase, 230v draw 1.6 amps.
For shipping quote for the Model 3000, send zip code to support@bigceramicstore.com
Shipping will range from $200-$300 to most
lower 48 US states locations.
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