To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and add onto any form you desire.
To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and add onto any form you desire.
Take the guesswork out of sizing lids for your pots. One tool is all you need. Simply insert the narrow end of Lid Master into the pot, and the wide end automatically becomes a sizing guide. Use it to create lids that actually fit quickly and efficiently every time! The Large Lid Master size has an 20" capacity. Reassemble the wing nut and screw into the 12½% hole. Now you can throw a new lid for an already-fired pot without guessing the size. A typical clay shrinks about 12½% from wet to the fired state. Measure fired pot with the inside end of the Lid Master. Tighten the wing nut to lock in the measurement. Now throw a new lid using the outside end for your measurement. It will shrink to fit once it's dried and fired. Bracker's Suggestion: Don't throw away the packaging card that comes with the Giffin Lid Master. Not only help it help you remember how to use the Lid Master, it will also remind you how the washers go back onto the Lid Master when you switch between the standard 1:1 hole to the 12½% shrinkage hole.
To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and add onto any form you desire.
A 12" x 6¾" plaster sprig mold for creating clay handles. This is the perfect mold for creating handles for those mugs you throw on a wheel. To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and shape into any form you desire.
This deep plaster mold is perfect for making bowls, planters, vases, or whatever else you can imagine. Mold size is 5 1/2" wide by 7 3/16" long with a depth of 2 3/4".
This smooth plaster mold is great for creating egg-shaped dishes or whatever else you can imagine. Mold size is 4 13/16" wide by 7 1/2" long with a depth of 1 1/4".
This smooth cast plaster mold is great for creating shallow dishes. Mold is 7 1/2" wide by 10 3/4" long with a depth of 7/8". Simply drape clay slab over mold, let dry, then fire.
This smooth cast plaster drape mold is 4 1/2" wide by 9 3/8" long with a depth of 1 1/2". Great for creating small casserole dishes. Simply lay a slab of clay over the mold, let dry, then fire.
Made of smooth cast plaster this 5 5/16" wide by 7 1/4" high by 1 5/8" depth hump mold is perfect for making small dishes. Just roll out a slab of clay, lay over mold, and let your imagination be your guide as to what it can be!
CSI Turntables are made of two plastic laminate covered particle boards (plastic laminate design will vary from one to the other) with a stainless steel ball bearing, screwed into the inside surfaces of the boards. The 8" & 10" turntables have a 4" bearing capable of supporting at least 200# and the 12", 14" & 16" have a 6" bearing capable of supporting at least 300#. To clean, wipe with a damp sponge (do not submerge the turntable in water).
To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and add onto any form you desire.
To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and add onto any form you desire.
To transfer the design to your clay slab, place slab on mold, and either use a heavy clay roller, or press firmly with your hands. Remove clay from mold and shape into any form you desire.
VPM-100 Vacuum Power Wedger (2500 pound Maximum Batch Size) "The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer" 120V and 240V models available FEATURES Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber ensures rust-free clay processing. Large Hopper: The 11" x 11" hopper door opening allows for easy loading of up to 250 lbs. of clay per batch. Batch Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging. Pugmill Output: Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 4" diameter deaired logs. Vacuum Deaired: 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! Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely. No other pugmill on the market today provides this important feature. Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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. Variable Speed Control: This allows the operator the ability to speed 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. On Wheels: The VPM-100 comes with 8″ diameter wheels. It is easily transported for cleaning and storage. Work Surface: The motor and drive are enclosed for protection, cleanliness and safety. A 24″ x 20″ cleanable work surface is provided on top for convenience of the operator while loading. CAPABILITIES 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 deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use. SAFETY 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. VACUUM PUMP Vacuum is provided by 2 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-100 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. CLEANING The VPM-100 comes with 8″ wheels so it can be easily moved to a cleaning site. With the removal of eight bolts, the entire nozzle and cone section 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
VPM-60 POWER WEDGER (ALUMINUM) Maximum Batch Capacity 140 pounds Hopper Door Size 9" x 9" Mixing Rate 500 pounds per hour Pugging Rate 1,500 pounds per hour Pug Size 3½" diameter Dimensions 31" H x 24" W x 58" L Crated Weight 520 pounds (ships LTL Truck) Vacuum Pump ½ HP, 2 amps at 240 V Electrical 2 HP, 1ph, 8 amps at 240V
VPM-60 Vacuum Power Wedger
(140 pound Maximum Batch Size)
"The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer"
120V and 240V models available
FEATURES
Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber ensures rust-free clay processing.
Large Hopper: The 9" x 9" hopper door opening allows for easy loading of up to 140 lbs. of clay per batch.
Batch Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging.
Pugmill Output: Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3 1/2" diameter deaired logs.
Vacuum Deaired: 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!
Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely. No other pugmill on the market today provides this important feature.
Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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.
Variable Speed Control: This allows the operator the ability to speed 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.
On Wheels: The VPM-60 comes with 8" diameter wheels. It is easily transported for cleaning and storage.
Work Surface: The motor and drive are enclosed for protection, cleanliness and safety. A stainless steel cleanable work surface is provided on top for convenience of the operator while loading.
CAPABILITIES
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 deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use.
SAFETY
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.
VACUUM PUMP
Vacuum is provided by a 1/2 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-60 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.
CLEANING
The nozzle, intermediate cone, and mixing chamber on the VPM-60 are removable so they can be conveniently washed off. The blades are then easily accessed for cleaning. The VPM-60 is on wheels so it can be easily moved to a cleaning site.
SPECIFICATIONS
VPM-60 POWER WEDGER (ALUMINUM)
Maximum Batch Capacity
140 pounds
Hopper Door Size
9" x 9"
Mixing Rate
500 pounds per hour
Pugging Rate
1,500 pounds per hour
Pug Size
3½" diameter
Dimensions
31" H x 24" W x 58" L
Crated Weight
520 pounds (ships LTL Truck)
Vacuum Pump
½ HP, 2 amps at 240 V
Electrical
2 HP, 1ph, 8 amps at 240V
VPM-30 Vacuum Power Wedger (85 pound Maximum Batch Size) "The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer" 120V and 240V models available FEATURES Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber ensures rust-free clay processing. Large Hopper: The 8" x 8" hopper door opening allows for easy loading of up to 85 lbs. of clay per batch. Batch Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging. Pugmill Output: Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3" diameter deaired logs. Vacuum Deaired: 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! Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely. No other pugmill on the market today provides this important feature. Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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. Variable Speed Control: This allows the operator the ability to speed 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. On Wheels: The VPM-30 comes with 6" diameter wheels. It is easily transported for cleaning and storage. Work Surface: The motor and drive are covered for protection, cleanliness and safety. A 12" x 16" cleanable work surface is provided on top for convenience of the operator while loading. CAPABILITIES 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 deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use. SAFETY 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. VACUUM PUMP Vacuum is provided by a 1/2 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-30 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. CLEANING The VPM-30 comes with 6" wheels so it can be easily moved to a cleaning site. The auger and mixing blades are removable so they can be conveniently washed off. With the mixing blades removed, the mixing chamber is easily accessed for cleaning. 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
VPM-30 POWER WEDGER (ALUMINUM) Maximum Batch Capacity 85 pounds Hopper Door Size 8" x 8" Mixing Rate 240 pounds per hour Pugging Rate 800 pounds per hour Pug Size 3" diameter Dimensions 35" H x 26" W x 48" L Crated Weight 410 pounds (ships LTL Truck) Vacuum Pump ½ HP, 3 amps at 120V, 2 amps at 240 V Electrical 1.5 HP, 1ph, 16 amps at 120V, 8 amps at 240V
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VPM-20SS Vacuum Power Wedger (45 pound Maximum Batch Size) "The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer" Comes equipped with 110V electrical for standard service. 220V operation ($100 additional) also available for overseas operation. FEATURES Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber ensures rust-free clay processing. Large Hopper: The 7" x 7" hopper door opening allows for easy loading of up to 45 lbs. of clay per batch. Batch Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging. Pugmill Output: Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3" diameter deaired logs. Vacuum Deaired: 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! Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely. No other pugmill on the market today provides this important feature. Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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. Variable Speed Control: This allows the operator the ability to speed 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. Work Surface: The motor and drive are covered for protection, cleanliness and safety. A 12" x 16" cleanable work surface is provided on top for convenience of the operator while loading. Corrosion Resistant: Peter Pugger now offers a corrosion resistant model (VPM-9SS) for potters using porcelain clay bodies with high alkalinity. Click here for more information "What you need to know about Porcelain" Optional Stand:This heavy duty stand has a shelf, and the height is adjustable. Wheels are included and can be installed on the motor end of the VPM-20 stand for easy transport (see picture below). CAPABILITIES 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 deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use. SAFETY 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. VACUUM PUMP Vacuum is provided by a 1/2 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-20 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. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
VPM-20 POWER WEDGER (STAINLESS STEEL) Maximum Batch Capacity 45 pounds Hopper Door Size 7" x 7" Mixing Rate 180 pounds per hour Pugging Rate 600 pounds per hour Pug Size 3" diameter Dimensions 20" H x 14" W x 42" L Crated Weight 280 pounds (ships LTL Truck) Vacuum Pump ½ HP, 3 amps at 120V, 2 amps at 240 V Electrical 1 HP, 1ph, 10.3 amps at 120V, 8 amps at 240V
VPM-9SS Vacuum Power Wedger
(25lb. Max. Batch Size)
"The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer"
Comes equipped with 110V electrical for standard service.
220V operation ($100 additional) also available for overseas operation.
FEATURES
Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber ensures rust-free clay processing.
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.
Pugmill Output: Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3" diameter deaired logs.
Vacuum Deaired: 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!
Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely. No other pugmill on the market today provides this important feature.
Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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.
Variable Speed Control: This allows the operator the ability to speed 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.
Stainless Work Surface: The stainless steel work surface creates a durable work surface for convenience of the operator while loading. The work surface is 12" x 14".
Corrosion Resistant: Peter Pugger now offers a corrosion resistant model (VPM-9SS) for potters using porcelain clay bodies with high alkalinity. Click here for more information "What you need to know about Porcelain"
Optional Stand:This heavy duty stand has a shelf, and the height is adjustable. Wheels are included and can be installed on the motor end of the VPM-9 stand for easy transport (see picture below).
CAPABILITIES
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 deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use.
SAFETY
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.
VACUUM PUMP
Vacuum is provided by a 1/2 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.
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.
SPECIFICATIONS
VPM-9 POWER WEDGER (Stainless Steel)
Maximum Batch Capacity
25 pounds
Hopper Door Size
5¼" x 5¼"
Mixing Rate
150 pounds per hour
Pugging Rate
500 pounds per hour
Pug Size
3" diameter
Dimensions
14" H x 14" W x 36" L
Crated Weight
256 pounds (ships LTL truck)
Vacuum Pump
½ HP, 3 amps at 120V, 2 amp at 240 V
Electrical
¾ HP, 1ph, 8 amps at 120V, 6 amps at 240V
VPM-20 Vacuum Power Wedger (45 pound Maximum Batch Size) "The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer" Comes equipped with 110V electrical for standard service. 220V operation ($100 additional) also available for overseas operation. FEATURES Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing/pugging chamber ensures rust-free clay processing. Large Hopper: The 7" x 7" hopper door opening allows for easy loading of up to 45 lbs. of clay per batch. Batch Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging. Pugmill Output: Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3" diameter deaired logs. Vacuum Deaired: 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! Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely. No other pugmill on the market today provides this important feature. Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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. Variable Speed Control: This allows the operator the ability to speed 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. Work Surface: The motor and drive are covered for protection, cleanliness and safety. A 12" x 16" cleanable work surface is provided on top for convenience of the operator while loading. Corrosion Resistant: Peter Pugger now offers a corrosion resistant model (VPM-9SS) for potters using porcelain clay bodies with high alkalinity. Click here for more information "What you need to know about Porcelain" Optional Stand:This heavy duty stand has a shelf, and the height is adjustable. Wheels are included and can be installed on the motor end of the VPM-20 stand for easy transport (see picture below). CAPABILITIES 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 deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use. SAFETY 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. VACUUM PUMP Vacuum is provided by a 1/2 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-20 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. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
VPM-20 POWER WEDGER (ALUMINUM) Maximum Batch Capacity 45 pounds Hopper Door Size 7" x 7" Mixing Rate 180 pounds per hour Pugging Rate 600 pounds per hour Pug Size 3" diameter Dimensions 20" H x 14" W x 42" L Crated Weight 280 pounds (ships LTL Truck) Vacuum Pump ½ HP, 3 amps at 120V, 2 amps at 240 V Electrical 1 HP, 1ph, 10.3 amps at 120V, 8 amps at 240V
