Peter Pugger VPM-9SS Power Wedger (Stainless Steel)
The compact VPM-9SS does it all, Any clay that has not been fired can be reclaimed in the VPM-7SS.
With the fastest mixing times in the industry, broken green ware, slop, powder and water can be thrown into the pugmill and reclaimed in minutes.
Features:
Stainless Steel: Shaft, augers and paddles of stainless steel, along with stainless steel mixing/pugging chamber ensures corrosion-resistant clay processing.
The VPM-9, which mixes up to a maximum of 25 Ibs. of moist clay. (Capacities vary depending on clay condition, type, moisture, etc).
Full batch mixing and blending capability allows for moisture adjustment before pugging.
Switch to PUG after a batch is completely mixed, and the Power Wedger unloads itself in the form of 3″ diameter deaired logs.
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).
The Patented Vacuum Chamber serves as a separation chamber between the processing chamber (where clay is mixed and pugged) and the gear drive system.
The speed control allows the operator to slow the pugging as required.
Specifications:
- Maximum Batch Capacity*: 25 pounds
- Pugging Rate: 500 lbs. per hour
- Mixing Rate: 150 lbs. per hour
- Dimensions: 36″L x 14″W x 14″H
- Hopper Door Size: 5.25″ x 5.25″
- Pug Size: 3″ round
- Electrical: 3/4 HP 1-phase, 8 amps at 120 volts, 6 amps at 240V
- Vacuum Pump: 1/2 HP, (operates off main electrical)
*Varies depending on clay conditions, type, moisture, etc.
THIS IS A SPECIAL-ORDER ITEM. LEAD TIME IS 4-8 WEEKS, PLEASE CALL TO ORDER.