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Peter Pugger VPM-30
Peter Pugger VPM-30
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Vacuum Pump:
Input (Hopper Door dimensions): Output (Pug diameter): inches
- Ships from Manufacturer
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VPM-30 Vacuum Power Wedger |
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(85 pound Maximum Batch Size) |
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"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.
| VPM-30 POWER WEDGER (ALUMINUM) | |
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| 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 |
Warranty
Warranty
THE PETER PUGGER GUARANTEE
Peter Pugger Mfg Inc warrants its products to be free from material defects and workmanship for two full years. Warranty will cover against any defects in the construction or materials, including parts and labor. Warranty coverage is only valid if the product was registered by mail or online (see https://peterpugger.com/registration/) at time of purchase. Final determination of validity of all warranty claims are at the discretion of Peter Pugger Mfg Inc.
Please Note: Warranty will be void and a nominal charge will apply if, in the manufacturer’s sole opinion, failure of product is due to one of the following:
- Misuse or alterations to the original product.
- Damaged caused by earthquake, fire, flood, power surges or other natural disasters
- Lack of maintenance as outlined in the products Owner’s Manual.
- Repair work has been performed without first notifying Peter Pugger Mfg Inc.
- Breakdown or damage not related to the product itself.
Not covered under warranty are the following:
- Shipping charges one way (owner pays shipping back to Peter Pugger Mfg Inc)
- Labor fees associated with the removal of clay, repair or work required as a result of modifications to the products original state.
- Any damage done to the product due to neglect, abuse or improper use of electrical service that results in damage to the product.
Warranty: Registering your product will validate your two year warranty. This is especially pivotal if you have “misplaced” your owners manual or do not have a receipt as proof of the purchase date. Once registered, it is part of the company records and now if your product should fail, it will be easy for Customer Service to identify your machine and expedite a solution to the problem.
Recalls: This is an especially important reason to register your new machine. There is a chance that you might miss an important recall, especially if you do not frequent our website. If you register and a component later comes under recall, we will be able to contact you via mail or email to inform you of a recall and the remedy.
Insurance: In the event of loss due to fire, your product registration might come in handy to prove that you owned the product destroyed. If you need to file an insurance claim, you need proof of ownership. Chances are that if you registered your Peter Pugger before your fire, the insurance company will be likely to believe that you did own it at the time of your loss. If your item is stolen, it also provides a record of ownership that may assist you in reclaiming your property if the product is recovered by police.
Technical Assistance: If you need technical assistance with your product, the company has a record of the specific components that were incorporated into your machine. They will be able to assist you much easier because of the information that you provided upon registration. Serial numbers, for instance, are often located on the back of the product.
Pre-Order/Special Order
Batch Mixing: The Peter Pugger mixing pugmill comes equipped with full batch mixing and blending capabilities which allows for thorough mixing and moisture adjustment prior to extruding.
Large Hopper: The over-sized hopper door allows for easy loading of any form of clay that has not been fired, i.e. largechunks of bone hard clay, scraps, dry powder, broken greenware, etc.
Patented Vacuum Deairing Process: Peter Pugger's Patented Vacuum Deairing design (U.S. Patent Numbers www.peterpugger.com/history/patents) is the most effective method for deairing clay to date. The entire batch can be thoroughly deaired while the clay is being mixed. Simply turn the vacuum switch to ON and watch the vacuum gauge rise. Once the vacuum gauge reaches the desired level, air-free clay is ready to extrude. This design eliminates the issues surrounding vacuum screens and pugmills that deair via the hopper door-- no clogged screens or hopper doors, no costly down time due to cleaning and no delayed cycle times. Peter Pugger's streamlined design does not require a large vacuum pump because the clay is continuously exposed to vacuum in the sealed mixing chamber. Vacuum is provided by a double-headed rocking piston diaphragm pump. These new technology pumps are the simplest and quietest vacuum sources available. They are maintenance free and long lasting.
Completely Sealed Mixing Pugmill: The vacuum deairing models are designed to leave moist clay in the mixing pugmill indefinitely. This is achieved by machining o-ring grooves into the mating surfaces of the castings. In turn, universal o-rings can be installed into the machined grooves to provide a superior sealing surface. This eliminates the need to disassemble the mixing pugmill to clean out dry clay. There is no need for wet rags in the door or wrapping the pugmill in plastic. Pugmills which are not sealed dry out quickly and require complete disassembly to eliminate hardened clay.
Patented Separation of Gear Drive System From Mixing Process: This ingenious design (U.S. Patent Numbers www.peterpugger.com/history/patents) is one of the reasons that makes Peter Pugger's mixing pugmill the best choice. A mixing pugmill is designed to rotate the auger in both mix and extrude directions. While rotating the auger in the mix direction, clay is being forced up against the rear wall of the mixing chamber. As a result, the need to protect important components such as seals, bearings and the gearbox must be addressed. Peter Pugger's vacuum deairing models have eliminated this issue by designing an integral vacuum/void chamber between the processing chamber and the gear drive system. Clay that inherently works its way along the shaft escapes harmlessly into the vacuum chamber avoiding damage to the gear drive. It can be easily gathered and reintroduced into the processing chamber. No other pugmill on the market addresses this issue.
Variable Speed Control Variable speed control allows the operator to control the speed of the motor, thus the speed of mixing and extruding. This control is convenient for single potter situations where post processing of the clay is required while extruding the clay. It is especially useful when extruding through dies that have been mounted onto the end of the mixing pugmill.
Work Surface The motor and gear drive are enclosed for protection and cleanliness. This creates a durable work surface for operator convenience while loading and unloading.
Stainless Steel Auger, shaft and paddles are of stainless steel, along with aluminum alloy castings to ensure clay processing without iron contamination. Stainless Steel castings are available on select models to provide protection against corrosion from white clay bodies.
Safety It is not necessary to continuously hand feed the Peter Pugger mixing pugmill as with standard pugmill designs. Load a full batch, close the lid and turn it on -- this eliminates exposure to moving paddles. The machine is designed to shut off automatically when the lid is opened.
Extruding Capability-Dies The vacuum deairing models come equipped with tapped holes that are machined into the extrusion end (nozzle) of the mixing pugmill. This allows the operator the option of mounting extrusion dies directly to the end of the machine. Deaired clay can be extruded directly from the mixing pugmill via the extrusion die. The speed of the extrusion can be controlled using the variable speed control.
Pug Cutting The pug cutter is an attachment that provides a convenient means for cutting clay logs into preferred lengths. The pug cutter can easily be mounted to the bosses located on the bottom side of the pugmill nozzle. Measuring marks are engraved into the cutting tray for consistent length of cut.
High Quality, Heavy Duty Drive The industrial-rated electric motor, and gear reduction transmission is the highest quality available. Overload protection is provided in the magnetic motor starter.
Adjustable 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 vacuum deairing mixing pugmill stand for easy transport.
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.
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 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. Once the clay chamber is evacuated, the vacuum pump can be turned off.
Since the vacuum deairing models are completely sealed, moist clay can be stored indefinitely without drying out. This eliminates the need to disassemble the mixing pugmill to clean out dry clay. When switching clay bodies, most Peter Pugger owners will extrude the remaining batch first clay body, leaving only residual clay in the machine. Next, load the second clay body into the mixing pugmill and follow the standard process to purge the first clay body from the machine. This also eliminates the need to disassemble the mixing pugmill to clean out clay. When slight cross contamination is undesirable (going from dark to a light body), the mixing pugmill is easily broken down into manageable pieces for convenient cleaning of the machine. Peter Pugger mixing pugmills that come equipped with wheels or on stands with wheels allow the machine to be relocated to a cleaning site.
- Variable Speed Control: Yes
- Adjustable Stand (See Accessories): Optional
- Extrusion Dies (See Accessories): Optional
- Tile Nozzle Compatible: N/A
- Pug Cutter (See Accessories): Optional
- Safety Lock Out: Optional
- Vacuum System: (Included; runs off main electrical)
- 120V Electrical Availability: Yes
- 208-240 Electrical Availability: Optional
- 3 Phase Electrical Availability: N/A
- 60HZ Electrical Availability: Yes
- 50HZ Electrical Availability: Optional
