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Model VPM-20
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| Model VPM-30 | |
| Batch Capacity | 30 - 40 pounds |
| Dimensions | 46"L x 20"W x 33"H |
| Crated Weight | 410 pounds |
| Hopper Door Size | 8" x 8" |
| Pug size: | 3" round |
| Motor | 1.5 HP 1-phase, 16 amps at 120 volts or 8 amps at 240 volts |
| Vacuum pump | 1/3 HP, 4 amps at 120 volts |
CAPABILITIES
The Vacuum Pugger-Mixer 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:
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Mix moist clay from powder and water |
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Reclaim scrap – wet or dry |
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Blend two or more different bodies |
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Add materials (wet or dry) to an already moist body |
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Adjust moisture of an already wet body |
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OR just "wedge" a 25 lb. bag of clay – literally warm the clay by mixing it. |
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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. |
CLEANING:
The machine is on 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.
Guarantee
two year coverage on the whole machine; return the broken part and it. will be replaced or repaired* (owner pays shipping one way only). Thereafter drive parts will be conveniently available thru local hardware sources.
‘If, in the manufacturer’s sole opinion, failure is due to mistreatment or lack of reasonable maintenance. nominal charge may be made. Motor and transmission manufacturer's usual warranty apply to those parts.
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The
Vacuum Power Wedger
combines the capability of batch mixing with the convenience of pugmill
output and the ease of vacuum deairing. All your scrap goes right back
into the hopper and is recycled, vacuum deaired and pugged.
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Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with aluminum mixing and pugging chambers, make for rust-free clay processing.
Removable Blades: The mixing blade/auger assembly is removable for ease of cleaning.
Large Hopper: The 8" x 8" hopper door allows for easy loading of up to 40 Ibs. 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.
Sealed Chamber: Leaving moist clay in the Power Wedger is not a problem. All the openings are sealed so clay will stay moist indefinitely.
On Wheels: The VPM-30 comes with 6" diameter wheels. It is easily transported for cleaning or storage.
Work Surface: 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.
The Vacuum 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:
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Mix moist clay from
powder and water.
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Reclaim scrap-wet or
dry.
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Blend two or more
different bodies.
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Add materials (wet or
dry) to an already moist body.
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Adjust moisture of an
already wet body.
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OR just warm up a batch
of clay.
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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.
It 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.
VACUUM PUMP
Vacuum 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.
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.
| Model VPM-20 | |
| Batch Capacity | 20 - 30 pounds per batch |
| Dimensions | 42"L x 13"W x 20"H |
| Crated Weight | 230 pounds |
| Hopper Door Size | 7" x 7" |
| Pug size: | 3" round |
| Motor | 1 HP 1-phase, 10.3 amps at 120 volts |
| Vacuum pump | 1/3 HP, 4 amps at 120 volts |
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mixing with
the convenience of pugmill output.
