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Bluebird Model 440
Model 440
Model 425
The Bluebird 440 pugmill is an excellent de-airing pugmill for the small studio or classroom. The clay that is pugged through this machine is well de-aired and requires no further wedging. The Bluebird 440 is an invaluable tool that will save you countless hours of wedging time. Recommended for 4 tons or less per year. Construction: Stainless steel blades, aluminum body. Output: 400 lbs./hour wedging • 200 lbs/hour reclaiming. Dimensions: Height 9” • Width 9” • Length 40” • Extrusion Diameter: 3” • Hopper Opening 5” x 5” • Motor: 1/3 HP • 115 volts • 5.3 amps • Vacuum Pump: 1/12 HP • 115V, 60 Hz • Operated separately from pugmill. Shipping Weight: 110 lbs.
Bluebird Model 440 Pugmill
Item No.
Description
List
Our Price
C-119-001 Model 440 Pugmill De-airing $2749.00 Get Quote
C-119-002 Model 425 Pugmill Non De-airing $2319.00 Get Quote
F.O.B. Livermore, CO 80522
Review Order
Bluebird 800 & Power Star I Pugmills
Both the Model 800 and the Power Star I are mid-sized mills specifically designed for high output reclaiming and wedging. Both units output 1200 lbs per hour of consistently blended plastic clay for throwing, extruding or slab building. Both units accept plywood dies for extruding some basic shapes. (Consult factory for extruding guidelines). The Model 800 has the same barrel and output capacity as the Power Star However, the Model 800 has a slightly smaller motor and gear box. For this reason, the Model 800 is intended for situations where only intermittent high output is required. We recommend the Model 800 for usage of 4-6 tons per year. The Power Star 1 has the same output per hour as the Model 800, but a heavier gear box and a higher HP motor. The Power Star is designed for a consistent workout. We recommend the Power Star for usage of 6-12 tons per year. Average output between 1000 and 1200 pounds per hour. 18” high x 24” wide x 57” long. Hopper measures 7” x 7”. Shipping weight: 310 lbs. Limited one year warranty
Model 3000 Tile Extruder (not pictured)
Produces high quality extrusions for varied tile sizes. Based on a 6” tile, output averages 100 sq. ft./ hr; approximately 200-350 linear ft./hr. Extrudes most standard clay bodies at 18-25” moisture content. Vacuum de-airing feature contributes to extrusion finish, green and fired strength, glaze fit and warpage control. Extrusions may function for stamped or molded tiles as well as other slab applications. Accessories included with the 3000 Tile Extruder are a cutting table, paper roll feeder, an extruding table, tile and pugging nozzles.
Model 3000 Heavy Duty Vacuum Pugmill (not pictured)
This unit is the same as above, without the tables and tile accessories. Output is 2000 lbs. per hour.
Contact us for a detailed brochure on Bluebird products.
Bluebird 800 & Power Star I & Model 3000 Pugmills
Item No.
Description
List
Our Price
C-119-008 Model 800 Pugmill $4562.00 Get Quote
C-119-009 Power Star 1 Pugmill $5107.00 Get Quote
C-119-010 Optional Mobile Stand
(with Pugmill) $130.00 Get Quote
C-119-010A Optional Mobile Stand
(separately) $158.00 Get Quote
C-119-003 3000 Vacuum Pugmill $8549.00 Get Quote
C-119-004 3000 Tile Extruder System $10,480.00 Get Quote
F.O.B. Livermore, CO 80522
Van HO Pugmills & Mixers
Call us for a brochure and further technical information about output
and application of both Van Ho pugmills and mixers.
Facts About Pugmills
1. The pugmill serves an invaluable purpose in the studio. It will save countless hours of wedging time. By eliminating wedging, you will eliminate the “hand strain” that wedging creates, and so avoid. the perils of “carpal tunnel syndrome”. Many potters already have faced this painful disorder, and wished that they had taken advantage of the pugmill earlier.
2. The “de-airing” style of pugmill comes with a vacuum pump connected to a vacuum chamber on the barrel. The vacuum process eliminates the air in the finished pug as well as increasing the plasticity of the clay Pugmills without a vacuum pump only compress and blend the clay, but air pockets will occur with enough frequency to require additional wedging.
3. When choosing a pugmill, it is important to select a unit that is in proportion to your yearly consumption of clay A unit that is too small will slow down prep time and require maintenance. A unit that is too large will not get used often enough to cycle the clay through the barrel, requiring the entire barrel to be cleaned out on a regular basis. You want to use a pugmill at least once a week to keep the clay moving through the barrel. This will keep the clay within the barrel fresh and consistent with what you are feeding through it.
4. Pugmills should not be considered for “mixing” clay They are not set up to do this adequately. Use a mixer for mixing, and a pugmill for pugging! To efficiently process scrap, keep the scrap moist in an airtight container and run it through the pugmill on a Bluebird Model 440.
