{"product_id":"vpm60te-peter-pugger-pugmill-tile-extruding-pvpm60te","title":"Peter Pugger VPM-60TE Tile Extruding Pugmill","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eVPM-60TE PETER PUGGER TILE EXTRUDING DEAIRING PUGMILL\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere you can order a VPM-60TE PETER PUGGER DE-AIRING PUGMILL FROM SHEFFIELD POTTERY CERAMIC SUPPLIES.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the Tile Extruding version of the VPM60. It is:\u003cbr\u003eVPM-60 with the following modifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariable Speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded 3Hp Motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReinforced Structural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModified SST Auger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cimg align=\"right\" alt=\"Peter Pugger Tile Extruder Epoxy Insert Kit\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/pp-epoxy-insert-kit.jpg?v=1684313076\" 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShip Weight : 590lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptional Epoxy Insert Kit: (shown Right)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 9\" wide x 1 1\/2\" thick configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\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\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Stainless Steel: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing and pugging chambers, make for rust-free clay processing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Hopper: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The 9\" x 9\" hopper door allows for easy loading of up to 140 Ibs. of clay per batch. \u003cbr\u003e Batch Mixing Capability: Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePugmill Output: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3.5\" diameter deaired logs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Deaired: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSealed Chamber: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariable Speed Control Option: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\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\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Wheels: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The VPM-60 has 8\" diameter wheels and front casters for easy transport for cleaning and storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWork Surface: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The motor, gear drive, and vacuum pump are enclosed by a stainless steel cover for protection and cleanliness. This creates a durable work surface for convenience of the operator while loading.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPABILITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VPM-60 Power Wedger is the most versatile studio clay processing machine on the market today. 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When the clay is adequately mixed, it can be deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not necessary to continuously hand-feed the Vacuum Power Wedger as with standard pugmills. Load a full batch, close the lid and turn it on - this eliminates exposure to moving blades. The Power Wedger shuts off automatically when the lid is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVACUUM PUMP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum is provided by a 1\/3 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. 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