PUG MILLS
A pug mill is used to blend new clay or clay scraps to restore it to a more uniform and workable consistency. Clay is loaded into the feed hopper (closest to motor) and an internal auger pushes the clay along the barrel, through some fine screens before re-compressing the clay and forcing it out the nozzle. Approximately one hour of pug mill use will produce enough pugged clay for an average professional potters days work. Venco have been manufacturing Pug Mills since 1983. Our pug mills are renowned worldwide for their quality. This is reflected by our sales of over 9000 units worldwide.
Venco use the highest quality materials in the construction of the pug mills to ensure a long and reliable service life. Venco manufacture three different series of pugmills. On all models stainless steel bolts are used whenever there is the possibility of corrosion. These materials are chosen to minimize chances of clay contamination by corrosion of the barrel or auger. The drive trains comprises a single or three phase (depending on model) AC motor, directly coupled to a high efficiency industrial gearbox. All motors have integral thermal overload protection. This combination not only guarantees smooth quiet operation but also a long service life even under the most demanding loads.
THE VENCO PUG MILL PRODUCT LINE IS MADE UP OF FOUR DIFFERENT MODELS:
MINI PUG
Features
Stainless Steel Barrel and Auger
Lubricated for life High Quality Worm Drive
Rigid Powder Coated Steel base
63mm Diameter Nozzle
Compact for easy storage
Multi Function
– Mixes
– Recycles
Specifications
Model: Mini Pug MkII
Motor: Single phase 0.18kW 240v with integral thermal overload protection.
Drive System: Worm Drive gearbox
Weight: 18kg
Dimensions:
Warranty period: 36 months
STANDARD PUG MILL MKII
Features
Robust construction, suitable for blending, mixing and reworking clay.
Stainless auger shaft and blades.
Stainless steel MESH shredder screen. NOT cheap perforated plates. This allows Venco pugmills to use lower capacity motors minimising operating costs.
Zinc plated and powder coated base.
Sealed for life ball bearings protected by “O” ring seals.
Cast marine grade aluminium barrel – Split longitudinally for easy cleaning.
This Venco pugmill can be upgraded to a de-airing version using the de-air upgrade kit.
Specifications
Model: 75mm (3 inch) nozzle , 136mm barrel de-air pug mill
Motor: Single phase 0.37kW 240v with integral thermal overload protection.
Drive System: Industrial Gearbox
Weight: 30kg
Dimension: (L)685mm x (W)508mm x (H)558mm
Warranty period: 36 months
Optional Extras
Coarse shredder screens
De-airing kit
*De-airing model shown in image.
DE-AIRING PUG MILL
Available Sizes
75mm (3″) nozzle, 136mm barrel, with a 0.18kw (1/4hp) vacuum pump
100mm (4 inch) nozzle 200mm barrel, with a 0.38kW (1/2 HP) sliding vane vacuum pump (Coming Soon)
Features
Robust construction, suitable for blending, mixing and re-working clay.
Stainless Steel auger shaft and blades.
Stainless steel MESH shredder screen. NOT cheap perforated plates. This allows Venco pugmills to use lower capacity motors minimising operating costs.
Zinc plated and powder coated base.
Sealed for life ball bearings protected by “O” ring seals.
Cast marine grade aluminium barrel – Split longitudinally for easy cleaning.
High capacity sliding vane vacuum pumps with single phase motors – with incorporated air / water filter.
The 100mm (4″) has access slots on the sides of the barrel for removing the shredding screens without the need to split the barrel.
Specifications - 75mm
Model: 75mm (3 inch) nozzle , 136mm barrel de-air pug mill
Motor: Single phase 0.37kW 240v with integral thermal overload protection
Drive System: Industrial Gearbox
Weight: 30kg
Dimensions:
Warranty period: 36 months on machine
Warranty period: 12 months on vacuum pump
Specifications - 100mm (Coming soon)
Model: 100mm (4 inch) nozzle, 200mm barrel De-air Pug Mill
Motor: Single phase 1.5 kW 240v with integral thermal overload protection
Drive System: Industrial Gearbox
Weight:
Dimensions:
Optional Extras
Coarse shredder screens
De-airing kit
The de-airing models incorporate a vacuum pump which removes air trapped within the clay while pugging is performed. This produces the highest quality clay for immediate use on a potters wheel.
SUPER TWIN PUG MILL (Coming Soon)
Features
Robust stainless steel construction, suitable for blending, mixing and reworking clay.
Twin auger design
Stainless auger shafts and blades.
Zinc plated and powder coated base.
Sealed for life ball bearings protected by “O” ring seals.
Bucket feed hopper system for safe operation.
Tool-less barrel design
Specifications
Model: 80mm(3.1 inch) nozzle , 125mm barrel de-air pug mill
Motor: Single phase 0.37kW 240v with integral thermal overload protection.
Drive System: Industrial Gearbox
Weight:
Dimensions: (L)1180mm x (W)450mm x (H)650mm
Blend dry scrap with multiple passes, just cut and pug into 100mm (4″) logs and re-feed. Blend/recycle approx 120kg/hr
(250lb/hr)
Optional Extras
Modular Extrusion Kit
5 Piece Modular Extrusion Kit
Expansion Chamber 150mm (6”) diameter
Clay Ramp 140mm x 350mm (5” x 13”)
The SUPER twin pug mill was designed using a ‘clean sheet of paper’ approach incorporating totally new and innovative concepts. We have listened to what you have suggested resulting in a pug mill that is high quality, adaptable (one unit for mixing, re-cycling, de-airing, extruding) and incredibly easy to use yet at an affordable price.
Innovative feed system. Clay is fed to the pug mill via a unique ‘bucket feeder’, eliminating the effort needed to pull a lever as with conventional pug mills. A novel twin auger mixing chamber, containing two counter rotating augers, quickly draws the clay away from the feed area and thoroughly blends it within the large volume, stainless steel, mixing chamber. The feeder completely removes the risk of injury caused by loading clay into the hopper, making the SUPER twin ideal for classroom as well as professional operation. This system allows the pug mill to be left operating while the next piece of clay is being loaded. This removes the need for safety switches and other methods used by competing systems which cut power to the motor when the pug mill is being loaded –this crude approach creates unnecessary wear and strain on the drive train resulting in a reduced service life of the motor and gearbox.
This safe, easy loading feature is unique to the SUPER twin and creates a definite advantage over other pug mills.
All stainless steel. All components, which come into contact with clay, are either stainless steel or plastic therefore eliminating any chances of clay contamination and staining even when using porcelains.