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It combines powerful mixing and de-airing in a single compact machine, delivering perfectly wedged, air-free clay ready to throw or hand-build — saving you hours of manual wedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless Steel Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \"SS\" designation means all clay-contact surfaces are stainless steel, ensuring durability, easy cleaning, and resistance to corrosion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDe-airing Vacuum System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in vacuum pump removes air pockets from clay, producing consistently smooth, plastic clay that reduces cracking and improves workability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 lb Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handles up to 100 lbs of clay per hour, making it ideal for high-volume studio production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePowerful Motor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy-duty motor provides consistent torque for mixing stiff or reclaim clay without bogging down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed to fit in working studio spaces without sacrificing output capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to Clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel barrel and auger disassemble for thorough cleaning between clay bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReversible Auger:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows for easy clearing of the machine and helps work out stubborn clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VPM-100SS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 100 lbs\/hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay Contact Surfaces:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum:\u003c\/strong\u003e De-airing vacuum system included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110V \/ Single Phase (verify voltage requirements at time of order)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the VPM-100SS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine starting every studio session with perfectly conditioned clay — no more sore wrists from hand wedging, no more air bubbles causing explosions in the kiln. The VPM-100SS does the hard work for you, so you can focus on creating. 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