{"product_id":"peter-pugger-vpm-9ss-stainless-steel-pugmill-mixer-in-store-pickup","title":"Peter Pugger VPM-9SS  Stainless Steel Pugmill \/ Mixer IN STORE PICKUP","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eChoose this for Local Pickup at our Western MA Location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"abz-seo-product\"\u003eVPM9SS Stainless PETER PUGGER PUGMILL \/ Clay Mixer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVPM-9SS Vacuum Power Wedger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e(25lb. Max. Batch Size)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The vacuum deairing Pugger-Mixer\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003e Comes equipped with 110V electrical for standard service.\u003cbr\u003e220V operation ($100 adder) also available for overseas operation.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eQuestion:\u003c\/span\u003e \"What about those of us who strictly use porcelain? Can you provide us with a long-lasting solution to the corrosion problem?\" \u003cspan style=\"color: #800000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAnswer:\u003c\/span\u003e Introducing the new VPM-9SS (Stainless Steel) pugmill! The ultimate solution for those who can't risk contamination in their porcelain.\u003c\/span\u003e We would like to thank all of you for your patience- The Peter Pugger Staff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStainless Steel:\u003c\/span\u003e Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with a stainless steel mixing\/pugging chamber, door and rear wall to ensure rust-free clay processing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eLarge Hopper:\u003c\/span\u003e The oversized hopper door allows for easy loading of up to 25 lbs. of clay per batch. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eBatch Mixing Capability:\u003c\/span\u003e Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003ePugmill Output:\u003c\/span\u003e Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3\" diameter deaired logs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVacuum Deaired:\u003c\/span\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. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #e22605;\"\u003eOur patented vacuum design allows us to deair the clay without the use of cumbersome vacuum screens!\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSealed Chamber:\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eIntellectual Mixing Technology:\u003c\/span\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eVariable Speed Control:\u003c\/span\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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eStainless Work Surface:\u003c\/span\u003e The stainless steel work surface creates a durable work surface for convenience of the operator while loading. The work surface is 12\" x 14\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eCorrosion Resistant:\u003c\/span\u003e The VPM-9SS corrosion resistant model is designed to address the corrosive environment porcelain clay bodies present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCAPABILITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eome examples:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix moist clay from powder and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReclaim scrap - wet or dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend two or more different bodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd materials (wet or dry) to an already moist body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust moisture of an already wet body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOR just mix a 25 lb. bag of clay - literally warm the clay by mixing it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the clay is adequately mixed, it can be deaired with vacuum and pugged out in the form of logs ready for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSAFETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVACUUM PUMP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVacuum is provided by a 1\/16 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. \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold; color: #e22605;\"\u003eThe VPM-9 Power Wedger does not require a large vacuum pump because the clay is continuously exposed to vacuum in the sealed mixing chamber.\u003c\/span\u003e Once the clay chamber is evacuated, the vacuum pump can be turned off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLEANING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleaning 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Batch Capacity*:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e25 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePugging Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e500 lbs. per hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMixing Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e150 lbs. per hour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e36″L x 14″W x 14″H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrated Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStainless Steel Version – 200 lbs. (Ships LTL Trucking- Freight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHopper Door Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5.25″ x 5.25″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePug Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3″ round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3\/4 HP 1-phase, 8 amps at 120 volts, 6 amps at 240V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVacuum Pump:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\/2 HP, (operates off main electrical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Max Batch Capacity may vary depending on material density and moisture content\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Peter Pugger","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67166567924083,"sku":"PVPM9SS","price":7049.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5508\/2050\/files\/vpm-9ss.jpg?v=1755095439","url":"https:\/\/www.sheffield-pottery.com\/products\/peter-pugger-vpm-9ss-stainless-steel-pugmill-mixer-in-store-pickup","provider":"Sheffield Pottery Inc.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}