A heavy-duty industrial mixer consisting of a large vat equipped with rotating paddles or an agitator. It is used to violently mix dry clay, minerals, and water together to break down lumps and create a homogenous, liquid suspension known as slip. This machine is essential in slipcasting operations and commercial clay production to ensure a consistent, lump-free mixture before pressing or casting.
Heard on the job
Throw another bag of kaolin into the blunger and let it run for twenty minutes to break up the clumps.