Venco Product Catalogue

PRODUCT CATALOGUE 2015 1

2 Venco Products - 29 Owen Road Kelmscott WA 6111 Ph: +61 8 9399 5265 Fax +61 8 9497 1335 Email: [email protected]

QUALITY CERAMICS EQUIPMENT

POTTERS WHEELS With over thirty years experience in designing and building potters wheels, it is little wonder Venco potters wheels are world

renowned for quality and reliability. Venco’s range of potters wheels comprise two basic series. 1) Cone drive 2) The Direct-

drive. The elegant, yet simple, design of all models ensures years of trouble free throwing with minimal maintenance. The

splash trays of all Venco wheels are cast from marine grade aluminium, which makes them extremely strong and corrosion

resistant. Similarly the wheel-heads on all models are die-cast aluminium and have machined concentric rings to aid

centering.

Venco’s latest and most advanced wheel. The Direct-drive uses a state of the art motor and control system. The brushless,

permanent magnet motor has a beautifully smooth power band that produces enormous amounts of torque, even at low

speeds. The motor directly drives the wheel head, which minimizes the number of rotating parts for maintenance free and

smooth operation– no belts or pulleys.

The wheel comes standard with a very generously sized, fixed tray, die cast from marine grade aluminum for high strength

and durability. The 300mm (13”) wheel head is also cast from corrosion resistant, marine-grade, aluminum and is fitted with

bat pins.

For ease of cleaning and to protect the bearings from water, the outside rim of the wheel head overlaps a collar that

protrudes upwards from the tray. For extra security this is duplicated again further in, preventing clay from ever venturing

under the wheel head, making cleaning the tray as simple as quickly wiping waste out of the drain hole

The body and legs are made from heavy-duty, brushed finish, stainless steel which like the tray will stand the test of time in

any school or studio conditions. The wheel’s structure and tray are guaranteed for 10 years

The Direct-drive may be assembled in three configurations. a) Standard sit-down b) table-top /floor and Stand-up. Optional

clip on tray tables are available, which are made from durable marine grade plywood. A riser bat is also available to raise the

wheel head above the level of the tray rim. The optional clip on seat uses the potters body weight to further anchor the wheel

to the ground.

Shown with optional clip on shelves. A large

drain hole is provided for easy tray cleaning

and a bucket fits nicely under the wheel to

collect waste.

Clever design prevents slip & trimmings

getting under the wheel head for easy

cleaning



VENCO DIRECT DRIVE WHEEL

• 330mm (13”) wheel head with bat pins (specify European or US spec)

• Wired foot pedal

• 550w (3/4hp) direct drive permanent magnet motor (110-240v, 50/60hz)

• Intelligent computer based speed controller – super smooth and powerful

• Stainless steel body and legs – can be assembled as table top version

• Easy clean, cast aluminium splash tray with labyrinth bearing protection

• 0-300rpm speed range (forward and reverse) aux, touch pad speed control

• Weight 25kg

• LxWxH 69x51x53cm (23”x19”x21”)

•CE Certified

OPTIONS FOR THE DIRECT DRIVE WHEEL

CLIP ON TRAY SHELVES

• Varnished marine plywood with aluminium brackets

• Sturdy shelves give ample space for tools, water bucket etc

• Size approx 40x30cm (16”x12”) each shelf

RISER BAT

• Varnished marine plywood 340mm (13.5”) dia

• Raises wheel head level above tray lip for throwing platters etc

STANDARD BAT

• Varnished marine plywood 280mm (11”)

• Drilled with matching bat pin holes for wheel head (specify European or US spec)

• Sold Individually

STAND UP KIT

• Stainless steel extended legs and hardware

• Raises wheel head level to 84cm (33”)

CLIP ON SEAT

• Padded seat with stainless steel frame

• Easily adjustable

• Uses the potters body weight to firmly anchor the wheel

• No tools needed to fit or remove

BALL MILL

• Stainless steel frame

• Non corrosive polyacetel rollers

• Simple attachment

• Folds away when not in use



Cone Drive Potters Wheels

The Venco cone-drive wheels (No.3, No.5, No6) have a mechanically operated speed control that automatically

increases torque at low speeds. These wheels are incredibly robust and are the wheels of choice in many schools and

studios across the world. The body of all Venco cone drive wheels are constructed from steel, which is protected firstly by

zinc plating then powder-coating. CE certified models are available for the European market. A 3 year warranty is

standard with these wheels. The fact that OVER 40,000 are in use worldwide is testament to the design and quality

of these wheels.

VENCO No.3

• 330mm (13”) wheel head

• Foot pedal operated speed control

• 370w (1/2hp) resilient mount motor, for smooth quiet operation

• Cast aluminium splash tray with drain spout

• 0-240rpm speed range

• Weight 30kg

• LxWxH 69x51x56cm (27”x20”x22”)

Options - Clip on seat - Bat pins - Clip on tray shelves

- Stand Up Kit - CE certified switch, plug and lead – Riser bat

- Stainless steel body - Ball mill - Standard bat

VENCO No.6 Compact Wheel


• Foot pedal operated speed control

• Padded fold away seat as standard

• 180w (1/4hp) resilient mount motor for smooth quiet operation



• High quality, budget priced wheel

• Weight 25kg

• LxWxH 58x48x53cm (23”x19”x21”)

Options - Two pegs in wheel head for fitting bats

VENCO No.5 (same as No3 but with hand operated speed lock)


• Hand operated speed lock lever

• 370w (1/2hp) resilient mount motor, for smooth quiet operation



• Weight 30kg

• LxWxH 69x51x56cm (27”x20”x22”)

Options - Clip on seat - Bat pins - Clip on tray shelves

- Stand Up Kit - CE certified switch, plug and lead – Standard bat

- Stainless steel body - Riser bat



Options for No.3 & 5 Cone Drive Potters Wheels

PADDED STOOL for attaching to No.3 & No.5 wheel STAND UP KIT raises wheel head height to 84cm (33”)

for throwing while standing. Pedal still at floor level

Pug Mills

With nearly 30 years experience in designing and manufacturing pug mills, Venco pug mills are world recognised for their

value for money, reliability and efficient processing. Venco offer three different ranges of pug mills; 1) Industrial Series -

High capacity, all stainless steel. 2) Mk2 series –traditional, single auger aluminium barrel and 3) Super-twin stainless

steel mixing/extruding Pugmill. This comprehensive range caters for all users from clay manufacturers to classrooms and

small studios.

Industrial Series – high capacity, all stainless steel pug mills

The Venco Industrial Series pug mills are the workhorse of our

range. The heavy-duty design and all stainless steel construction

make these units ideal for large-scale clay production

and processing of up to 3000kg/hr (6600lb/hr).

The Industrial series are manufactured on a semi- custom basis.

This allows a degree of user- customisation of the final product.

Various options include different motor capacities, mechanical and electronic

variable speed drive, barrel diameters and nozzle orifice dimensions

(expansion chambers). Please speak with your supplier about the various options and modifications available.

The Venco Industrial Series is available with an optional mechanical variable speed drive. Simply turning the hand-

wheel adjacent to the motor varies the auger speed hence the production capacity. The auger speed is infinitely variable

between 7- 28RPM.

The Venco drive system is far superior to electronic variable speed drives that are more commonly available. The Venco

system actually creates a torque boost that is inversely proportional to the auger speed chosen. i.e. if the auger speed is

halved the auger torque is doubled. This feature creates exceptional pushing power for even extruding very stiff clay.

The other major advantage of this system is that the motor always turns at a constant speed, for which it was designed,

hence operating more efficiently and with stable cooling from the motor driven cooling fan.

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The large volume, twin auger mixing chamber efficiently blends the ‘raw’ ingredients, and permits effortless feeding. The twin

augers, directly beneath the feed hopper, ensure the clay is swiftly drawn away and effectively mixed. The Venco Industrial

Series pug mills are fitted with an innovative feed system that allows for safe and effortless feeding of clay into the twin mixing

augers. This unique design, completely shields the user from the rotating blades without the need for a restrictive safety grille,

which is commonly used in traditional lever/pressing systems.

The stainless steel, mesh type, shredder screen may be removed without disassembling the barrel, which is a definite feature

on a machine of this physical size.

All stainless components are electro polished - this further increases the corrosion resistance of the pug mill. This process

concentrates chromium at the surface of the stainless steel producing harder and more durable surface finish.

Industrial Series shown with 200mm barrel,

expansion chamber and drop chute VENCO INDUSTRIAL SERIES PUGMILLS

• All Stainless steel augers with stainless steel barrel mixing chamber, and fittings.

• Large volume, twin auger mixing chamber provides effortless, self-feeding. Twin meshing, augers ensure

efficient blending. Single heavy duty extruding auger provides exceptional thrust.

• Totally safe manual feed system – Venco rotating bucket concept, requires no restrictive safety screens.

Optional long chute ‘drop’ feeder for increased feeding rate and ability to feed large blocks.

• Heavy duty, anti-rotation wear ribs within barrel.

• Stainless steel, mesh type shredder screen. Screen may be removed without disassembling barrel.

• High efficiency industrial gearbox and three-phase motor.

• Base mode available 200mm (8”) barrel

• Bolt-on nozzles / expansion chambers.

Options

• Mechanical variable speed drive 7-28 RPM,

provides ultimate auger torque without

increasing motor capacity.

• Alternative motor capacities and voltages

available.

• Alternative nozzle designs available

(i.e square, rectangular, different diameters)

• Expansion chambers.

• Drop chute (into feed hopper)

• Heavy-duty steel stand with castors.

Venco Products - 29 Owen Road Kelmscott WA 6111 Ph: +61 8 9399 5265 Fax +61 8 9497 1335 Email: [email protected]

Description 200mm (8”)

Nominal production capacity (manual feed) 1800kg/hr (4000 lb/hr) Nominal production capacity (chute feed) 3000kg/hr (6600 lb/hr) Nominal auger speed 18 RPM

Motor capacity 3kW (4HP) Feed hopper opening 200 x 180mm (8”x7”) Standard nozzle size 120mm dia (4.75” dia) Optional expansion chamber 250mm dia (10” dia) LxWxH (assembled with std nozzle) 1.95x0.53x0.65m



Mk2 Series – Traditional, Single Auger, Pug Mills


The Mk2 series is Venco’s most popular range of pug mills for professional and home potters. This well proven design (over

8500 manufactured) is distributed to more than 30 countries worldwide. The Mk2 range comprises three different capacity

units.

The Venco Mk2 series pug mills are primarily used to re-claim moist scrap and de-air clay prior to use.

The common feature of the Mk2 range is the double helix, stainless steel, auger driven by a high quality, industrial gear-motor.

The heavy-duty barrels are cast from corrosion resistant, marine-grade aluminium to ensure a long and trouble free service life.

A 3 year warranty is offered on the Mk2 range of pug mills.

Each of the three models come standard with a stainless steel safety grille (CE certified) mounted in the feed hopper. De-airing

models come with a reliable, high performance, vacuum pump fitted with a dirt/water filter to effectively de-air clay to a very

high standard. Stainless-steel mesh shredder screens are used (not simple perforated-plate style screens) for lower processing

resistance, hence allowing reduced motor capacity for economical operation.

VENCO 75mm (3”) Standard (non de-airing) pug mill

• Stainless steel auger with marine grade aluminium barrel

• 75mm (3”) nozzle diameter, 136mm (5 1/3”) barrel diameter

• Hopper opening 115x100mm (41/2 x 4”)

•180kg/hour (400lb/hr) output

• 370w (1/2hp) fan cooled single phase motor with overload protection

• Stainless steel fasteners used throughout

• Maybe upgraded to a de-airing model using the 75mm de air upgrade kit

• LxWxH (crated) 1.08x0.34x0.37m (43”x13”x15”) 54kg (120lb)

Options

• De-Air upgrade kit

• CE certified model

• Stainless steel barrel

VENCO 75mm (3”) De-Airing pug mill


• 75mm (3”) nozzle diameter, 136mm (5 1/3”) barrel diameter

• Hopper opening 115x100mm (41/2 x 4”)


• 370w (1/2hp) fan cooled single phase motor with overload protection

• Stainless steel mesh style shredder screen


• 300w (0.4hp) vane style vacuum pump

•LxWxH (crated) 1.43x0.34x0.37m (56”x13”x15”) 80kg (176lb)

Options





VENCO 87mm (3 1/2”) De-Airing Pug Mill


• 87mm (3 1/2”) nozzle diameter, 150mm (6”) barrel diameter

• Hopper opening 150x120mm (6 x 4.7”)


• 750w (1hp) fan cooled single phase motor with overload protection



• 550w (3/4hp) belt driven vacuum pump

• LxWxH (crated not including vac pump) 1.33x0.32x0.5m (52x13x20”)

Note: Shown with optional CE safety switch

Options



VENCO 100mm (4”) De-Airing Pug Mill

• Stainless steel auger with stainless steel barrel

• 100mm (4”) nozzle diameter, 200mm (8”) barrel diameter

• Hopper opening 200x175mm (8x6.9”)


• 1500w (2hp) fan cooled single phase motor with overload protection



• 550w (3/4hp) belt driven vacuum pump

• LxWxH (crated) 1.61x0.35x0.59m (63”x14”x23”)

Note: Shown with optional CE safety switch

Options


OPTIONS FOR Mk2 range of Pug Mills

De-Air Upgrade Kit for 75mm Standard Pug Mill

• Upgrade the standard (non de-airing) Venco 75mm to a de—airing kit

• Kit contains all components required including a specially designed stainless steel, de-airing

auger, vacuum pump, shredder screen and associated vacuum fittings and gaskets.

• Takes approximately one hour to do the full conversion, basic mechanical skills required

Coarse Shredder Screens Available For All Models

• Coarse shredder screens available for clay bodies containing large amounts of coarse grog.



SUPER Twin Modular System (all stainless steel)

The SUPER-twin is Venco’s most recent pug mill design. The SUPER-twin was designed using a 'clean sheet of paper'

approach incorporating totally new and innovative concepts. We have listened to what users 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 and

maintain, yet at an affordable price.

All Stainless Steel.

All components that are in contact with the clay are stainless steel to ensure negligible corrosion and clay contamination –

even when using fine porcelains.

Tool-less barrel removal.

Opening the barrel to clean a pug mill is a chore that no-one enjoys. Firstly finding the correct tools and then wrestling with

frozen bolts then to finally applying gaskets to ensure a good vacuum is achievable. The designers of the SUPER-twin have

got around this by creating an innovative bayonet style locking system. This allows both the barrel and nozzle to be removed

quickly and simply without using a single tool. Similarly the shredder screen may be removed without tools in less than a

minute.

Innovative rotating bucket feed hopper.

A totally new approach was taken when the feed hopper was designed. The rotating bucket totally shields the user from the

auger at all times making this one of the safest pug mills available. Venco’s innovative concept also allows effortless feeding

of larger pieces of clay and scrap directly to the twin mixing augers – no cumbersome long levers, no heavy work – just

simple clever design.

Twin auger mixing chamber.

The large stainless steel mixing chamber houses two, inter-meshing, augers that efficiently crush and mix scrap before

pushing out onto the extra-length, single, extruding auger. More blades are fitted to the extra length auger to provide greater

extruding power for making tiles and other sections.

Modular System.

The SUPER-twin has been designed as a modular system, so the user need only purchase what they need for the process

required. At any stage the unit may be up-graded (or down-graded) easily and quickly in a modular clip-on approach. The

options may be purchased at the same time as the base unit or at a later stage as required. Since the SUPER-twin has been

designed as a modular system, up grading is a very simple and quick task, requiring no tools or mechanical expertise.

The same unit can be used for mixing/blending, recycling dry scrap, de-airing and extruding. Simply chose the module for

the job and clip it on.

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VENCO Super Twin

• Suitable for mixing/blending both dry and wet scrap

• Comes standard with 80mm (3.1”) nozzle

• Non de-air 500/kg (1100lb/hr)

• Blend dray scrap with mulitple passes, just cut pug into 100mm (4”) logs and re-feed.

Blend/recycle approx 120kg/hr (250lb/hr)

• Barrel diameter 125mm (5”)

• Motor 370w (1/2hp)

• LxWxH (crated with nozzle removed) 1.18x0.45x0.65m (47x18x25”)

• 300w (0.4hp) vacuum pump with dirt/water trap

• Includes stainless mesh style shredder screen for high efficiency

• Clip on vacuum chamber is easily removed for quick cleaning

• Comes standard with vacuum dump valve

OPTIONS for the Super Twin

Super Twin Extrusion Module

• 5 piece extrusion kit

• Clip on holder replaces the standard conical nozzle

Comes with:

• Two pre made stainless steel dies 50mm (2”) round 80x12mm (3x1/2”) tile die

• Two blank plexi-glass dies for user customisation

Super Twin Expansion Chamber Module

• For increased extrusion capacity

• 150mm (6”) diameter clip on expansion chamber replaces standard nozzle

• All stainless steel construction

• Strong flanged end for clamping/bolting wooded die plates

• Can extrude sections up to 125mm (5”) width

Super Twin Roller Ramp Module (Fits all pug mills)

• Roller bed for supporting extrusion

• Integrated cutting bow

• All stainless steel with plastic rollers

• Adjustable roller height for all pug mills from 70-240mm (2.75-9.5”)

• Roller bed LxW 350x140mm (13”x5”)

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Hand Operated Clay Extruder

Venco’s all-stainless steel hand operated extruder is ideal for schools and studios. The quick-release die cup makes

changing dies quick and easy. Five dies supplied (including a blank die) are with the extruder and an optional set of eight

dies is available. The notched, non-slip, lever plate makes extruding simple and safe. The unit has been designed to also

use economical ‘home-made’ wooden dies.

Stainless Steel Hand Extruder

• Competitively priced

• All stainless steel construction

• 300x76mm (12x3”) barrel, with flared end for easy loading

• Bayonet lock die holder

• Comes with four stainless steel dies

• Optional 8 piece die set available



High Capacity Clay Extruder

Venco’s all-stainless steel high capacity extruder is a larger alternative to the very popular Venco 75mm (3") Extruder.

Like our smaller model, the new unit features an all stainless steel barrel and frame. The barrel measures 13.5cm diameter

and can hold up to 4kg of clay - perfect for larger section extrusions.

The optional die set makes hollow extrusions, or can be used without the central blank for solid sections.

High Capacity Extruder

• 13.5cm Diameter Barrel

• Plastic Die Plates

• Stainless Steel Barrel

• Extra Long Handle

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Slab Roller

Venco now offer a durable, economical slab roller. The slab roller will easily roll slabs up to 7.5cm thick using the large

diameter wheel. An indicator shows the adjustment of the rollers so that slabs may easily be duplicated at any time. The slab

roller comes with durable canvas sheets.

The extremely stable is manufactured from galvanised steel and then powder-coated making it very durable even in

classroom conditions. The table tops are made from hand oiled marine plywood.

Slab Roller

• Competitively priced

• Easy roller adjustment with thickness inidicator

• Large diameter operator handle for easy rolling

• Comes complete with canvas

• Very stable galvanised and powdercoated steel frame

• Large work tables

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Glass Cutter

Venco now has a flat bed glass grinder called the 'Glassmaster'. It is a revolution in Australian studio glass grinders and now

available from our warehouse.

Glass Grinder

• 14" Wheel Head with easy fit steel disc - takes standard magnetic

grinding discs

• Infinitely variable speed 0-900rpm

• Powerful 3/4 hp motor

• Long life aluminium tray

• Stainless steel frame

• Tough, clear, lift up safety guard

• Wheel head risers for working larger pieces

• Water tap with flexible nozzle

• Bristle spray/water trap

• Optional clip on seat available

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