Peter Pugger VPM-20SS Vacuum Deairing Power Wedger Pugmill (Stainless)
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(45 lb. Max. Batch Size)
“The Vacuum Deairing Pugger-Mixer”
As Peter Pugger’s most popular design, the VPM-20SS caters to a wide array of industries including: Food prep, aerospace, automotive, epoxy, precious metals, dental…
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Description
Peter Pugger VPM-20SS Vacuum Deairing Power Wedger Pugmill (Stainless)
VPM-20SS Vacuum Power Wedger
(45 lb. Max. Batch Size)
“The Vacuum Deairing Pugger-Mixer”As Peter Pugger’s most popular design, the VPM-20SS caters to a wide array of industries including: Food prep, aerospace, automotive, epoxy, precious metals, dental, ceramics, professional athletics and many more. With the highest pound for pound torque capability on the market today, the VPM-20SS outshines the competition.
Specifications
- Maximum Batch Capacity*: 45 pounds
- Pugging Rate: 600 lbs. per hour
- Mixing Rate: 180 lbs. per hour
- Dimensions: 42″L x 14″W x 20″H
- Crated Weight: Stainless Steel Version – 280 lbs. (Ships LTL Trucking)
- Hopper Door Size: 7″ x 7″
- Pug Size: 3″ round
- Electrical: 1HP 1-phase, 10 amps at 120 volts, 8 amps at 240V
- Vacuum Pump: 1/2 HP, (Included; operates off main electrical)
*Max Batch Capacity may vary depending on material density and moisture content
Batch Sizes: The VPM-20SS, which mixes up to a maximum of 45 Ibs. of moist clay. (Capacities vary depending on clay condition, type, moisture, etc).
Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with a stainless steel mixing/pugging chamber ensures corrosion-resistant clay processing.
Large Hopper: The oversized hopper door allows for easy loading of up to 45 lbs. 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 during the last stage of mixing, leaving an air-free product when pugged out (no need to run the clay through the pugmill multiple times). Once the entire batch of clay has been deaired, switch the pugmill to PUG, and press start. Any remaining deaired clay in the machine can be stored for later use without having to remix or deair. Our patented vacuum design allows us to deair the entire batch of clay without the use of cumbersome vacuum/shredding screens, or down time due to a clogged pugmill! No other mixing pugmill on the market matches the Peter Pugger’s effectiveness at deairing clay. We guarantee it!
Sealed Chamber: Here in our Northern California Factory, each pugmill casting has precision CNC machined o-ring grooves incorporated into them which allows the pugmill to effectively store moist clay indefinitely! No other pugmill on the market provides this level of precision when it comes to properly sealing all pugmill surfaces.
Intellectual Mixing Technology: 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.
Patented Vacuum Chamber: The Patented Vacuum Chamber serves as a separation chamber between the processing chamber (where clay is mixed and pugged) and the gear drive system. In the event the pugmill is overfilled, the excess clay is collected in the vacuum chamber where it can be easily accessed and redirected back into the processing chamber in time for the next batch (if necesary). The Vacuum Chamber door is designed to disengage before excess clay can generate enough pressure to damage the gear drive system. This is a key design feature for mixing pugmills where clay is being forced up against the rear of the processing chamber during the mixing cycle. Peter Pugger is the only mixing pugmill to provide extra protection against vacuum and bearing seal exposure resulting in maintenance free operation
Variable Speed Control: 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.
Stainless Work Surface: The stainless steel work surface creates a durable work surface for convenience of the operator while loading.
Corrosion Resistant: The VPM-20SS is imperative for potters using porcelain and white (based) clay bodies.
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Delivery & Returns
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DELIVERIES
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Delivery Costs: Your carriage charge will be calculated at checkout based upon the volumetric weight of your order, and your location. If for any reason your delivery charge cannot be calculated at checkout, you will see a message explaining that our sales team will contact you with a quote. You will be under no obligation to accept this and have the right to cancel your order.
We deliver throughout the UK and overseas using a trusted third-party distribution network. Delivery is to kerbside or letterbox only.
Although carriers will endeavour to deliver within the agreed timeframe, unexpected delays due to weather conditions, breakdowns, traffic and other factors may cause some disruption to schedules.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
We are bound by the terms and conditions of our carriers therefore we cannot pursue a claim if these instructions are not followed:-
Special Delivery Conditions: You must inform us at point of order of any special conditions such as restricted access or opening times, otherwise you will be liable for any consequential costs incurred.
Damage/Missing Items: You must check your delivery carefully before providing a ‘clear’ signature to the driver. Outward signs of damage/disruption to packaging must be noted alongside your signature. You must notify Potclays of damage or missing items within 24 hours of delivery.
RETURNS
Returned Goods (Non-faulty): Subject to our prior consent having been obtained, products can be returned to us in an unused condition within 30 days of invoice date. An administrative charge will be levied of 10% of the nett value plus transport, but subject to a minimum charge of £2.00.
Returned Goods (Faulty): If merchandise is returned because of some defect or due to error on our part, full credit/refund will be given. However, customers must contact us in advance so that making methods and user error can be ruled out.