{"product_id":"vpm-30te-pugmill-mixer-by-peter-pugger-pvpm30te","title":"Peter Pugger VPM-30TE Tile Extruding Pugmill","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eVPM30TE TILE EXTRUDING PETER PUGGER PUGMILL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you can order a vacuum de-airing VPM30TE Pugmill Mixer by Peter Pugger at Sheffield Pottery Ceramic Supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom its inception in 1984, the VPM-30 caught the attention of the industry as the first and only Vacuum Deairing Mixing Pugmill of its kind. Since that time, Peter Pugger has incorporated several advancements into its extension line of Vacuum Dearing Mixing Pugmills. We are proud to announce the newly renovated VPM-30TE with its “chainless”, maintenance free geardrive system, state-of-the-art VFD technology, updated vacuum chamber and aggressive auger design that embellishes the quality and performance that our customers around the world have come to expect.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Vacuum Power Wedger combines the capability of batch mixing with the convenience of pugmill output and the ease of vacuum deairing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll your scrap goes right back into the hopper and is recycled, vacuum deaired and pugged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tile extruding version of the VPM30 is:\u003cbr\u003eVPM-30 with the following modifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded 2Hp Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced Structural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified SST Auger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/pp-epoxy-insert-kit.jpg?v=1684313076\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Peter Pugger Tile Extruder Epoxy Insert Kit\" align=\"right\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/pp-epoxy-insert-kit.jpg?v=1684313076\"\u003eTile Nozzle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSST Tile Nozzle Guides\/Hardware\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShip Weight : 580lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStainless Steel: \u003c\/b\u003eShaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing and pugging chambers, make for rust-free clay processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemovable Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mixing blade\/auger assembly is removable for ease of cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Hopper:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 8\" x 8\" hopper door allows for easy loading of up to 85 Ibs. of clay per batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBatch Mixing Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePugmill Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3\" diameter deaired logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Deaired:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed Chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Speed Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Wheels:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VPM-30 comes with 6\" diameter wheels. It is easily transported for cleaning or storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e The motor and drive are enclosed for protection, cleanliness and safety. A 14\" x 20\" cleanable work surface is provided on top for convenience of the operator while loading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPABILITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vacuum Power Wedger is the most versatile studio clay processing machine on the market today. 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