Pug mill

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004568",
  "term": "Pug mill",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A machine that mixes materials into a homogeneous plastic consistency, particularly for clay in ceramics or for producing asphalt and stabilized base materials. It consists of a trough or cylinder containing a central shaft with attached blades or paddles that rotate to shear, fold, and knead the contents. Some pug mills also include a vacuum chamber to de-air the material, which increases the density and workability of the final product, such as a clay body.",
  "synonyms": [
    "pug"
  ],
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "see_also": [
    "pug"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Pug Mill",
    "es": "molino pug",
    "fr": "malaxeur d'argile"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pug-mill/"
}