Soldner Pottery Equipment

SECRETS OF CLAY MIXER DESIGN

Or what makes Soldner mixers so efficient?

LESS FRICTION: Because the clay is sliced with only one small plough bar, there is very little surface contact to exert pressure against the bar.

LESS RESISTANCE: All the weight of the clay is carried on the bottom of a rotating tub. It is never lifted against the force of gravity as with blades or paddle mixers.

LESS STICKING: Clay sticks to the walls of metal mixers like it sticks to an aluminum throwing head. SOLDNER mixers are made of concrete, which when wet releases clay.

LESS ENERGY LOSS: Most mixers chop or squeeze clay with multiple blades. SOLDNER mixers cut and rotate it in a single motion, spatulating and blending the mix continuously.

LESS PAMPERING: There is no problem if the clay dries out in the mixer. Use the tub for clay storage. Slake your trimmings, make it your slop barrel or store mixed clay in it.

LESS MAINTENANCE: Most repairs can be made in the field with normal repair equipment. Replacement parts are standard off the shelf items. Most mixers are still in use after 20 years.

LESS COMPLEX: A slowly rotating tub forces clay through a stationary bar, turning, blending, and spatulating the mix in minutes. No premixing; start with raw materials, scrap clay, clay too hard to throw, or clay left in the mixer from before. IT'S A VERY FORGIVING CLAY MIXER!

SOLDNER POTTERY EQUIPMENT - c/o Muddy Elbow Manufacturing
To order or obtain more information: 316.281.9132 • http://soldnerequipment.com/