Shimpo Pottery Wheels

Shimpo Pottery Wheels

Shimpo Ceramics, a division of Nidec-Shimpo America Corporation, manufactures and distributes ceramic equipment worldwide to the satisfaction of artists, teachers, students and businesses of all cultures. For the past thirty years Shimpo has been committed to continuing global traditions in making ceramic products for use in the home, in architecture and as art.

Shimpo Aspire Potters Wheel Shimpo VL-Lite Potters Wheel Shimpo VL Whisper Potter's Wheel 2- Mile Hi Ceramics Shimpo RK Whisper Potter Wheel
Shimpo Aspire
1/3 HP
Shimpo VL Lite
1/2 HP
Shimpo VL Whisper
1/2 HP
Shimpo RK Whisper
1/2 HP

 

RK Whisper

The RK-Whisper represents the next generation of potter’s wheels. Responsive, high torque at all speeds, powerful and quiet. Not just quiet, but QUIET! This wheel is by far the quietest on the market; you can actually throw and hear yourself think at the same time...

The exterior of the RK-Whisper resembles the RK-10, but that’s where the similarities end! This new wheel features a brushless DC motor and direct drive (no belt) system. The motor is electronically controlled and operated by a fixed foot pedal and hand lever. It’s reversible, and the steel body is durable under all conditions. A 12” wheelhead and two-piece splashpan are included as standard features.

+ Brushless DC Motor / Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance Shimpo Rk Whisper Potter Wheel
+ Electronic Controller / Maintains desired speed under all load conditions
+ Broad Speed Range / Allows optimum speed under all load conditions
+ Reversibility / Accommodates left and right hand users
+ Built-In Breaker / Motor is protected from overload
+ Fixed Foot Pedal w/ Hand Lever / Compact design saves space
+ Wheelhead Turns Freely at 0 RPM / Serves as a banding wheel
+ Two-Piece Splashpan w/ Built-In Table / Completes the package
+ Two-Year Warranty / Peace of mind

PDFRK Flyer
RK Manual

SHIMPO RK WHISPER
Wheel
head
Bat
Pins
Motor Centering Capacity RPM's Dimensions
H x D x W
Ship Wt.
12" 10" 1/2 HP
reversible
100 lbs 0-250 20 x 21 x 20" 135 lbs

VL Whisper

The superior technology of Shimpo’s RK-Whisper potter’s wheel and the popular features of Shimpo’s Velocity V75 potter’s wheel have been combined to create the second model in Shimpo’s Whisper series potter’s wheels: the VL-Whisper.

Responsive, high torque at all speeds, powerful and QUIET. Not just quiet, but QUIET! This wheel is by far the quietest on the market: You can actually throw and hear yourself think at the same time . . It’s a “quiet” that must be heard to be believed!

+ Brushless DC Motor / Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance Shimpo VL Whisper Potter's Wheel 2- Mile Hi Ceramics
+ Electronic Controller / Maintains desired speed under all load conditions
+ Broad Speed Range / Allows optimum speed under all load conditions
+ Reversibility / Accommodates left and right hand users
+ Built-In Breaker / Motor is protected from overload
+ Remote Foot Pedal & Adjustable Height / Accommodate all throwing positions
+ Wheelhead Turns Freely at 0 RPM / Serves as a banding wheel
+ Two-Piece Splashpan / Completes the package
+ Two-Year Warranty / Peace of mind

PDFVL Flyer
VL Manual

SHIMPO VL WHISPER
Wheel
head
Bat
Pins
Motor Centering Capacity RPM's Dimensions
H x D x W
Ship Wt.
14" 10" 1/2 HP
reversible
100 lbs 0-250 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 3/4” 135 lbs

 


VL Whisper-Lite

Designed with the potter in mind, the VL-Lite is a belt-driven lightweight wheel. “Lite” enough to carry yet sturdy enough to throw on. Featuring a remote pedal, two-piece splashpan, workspace, 100-watt reversible motor, an automatic belt-tensioning system and a “Lite” price.

+ Electronic Controller / Delivers smooth steady speed control at maximum torque Shimpo VL-Lite Potters Wheel
+ Broad Speed Range / Allows optimum speed under all load conditions
+ Reversibility / Accommodates left and right hand users
+ Built-In Breaker / Motor is protected from overload
+ Remote Foot Pedal / Accommodate all throwing positions
+ Two-Piece Splashpan / Completes the package
+ Two-Year Warranty / Peace of mind

PDFVL-Lite Flyer
VL Manual

SHIMPO VL WHISPER-Lite
Wheel
head
Bat
Pins
Motor Centering Capacity RPM's Dimensions
H x D x W
Ship Wt.
12" 10" 1/2 HP
reversible
25 lbs 0-250 22” x 28” x 21” 84 lbs

Shimpo Aspire

Shimpo Aspire Potters WheelShimpo Aspire, a tabletop potter’s wheel, can handle your most creative challenges. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easily portable; and yet its 20-lb centering capacity makes it a permanent addition to any studio or classroom. The Aspire includes a splashpan and two bats. Your “Aspirations” are its only limit.

Download Aspire Manual
Download Aspire Data Sheet

SHIMPO ASPIRE
Wheel
head
Bat
Pins
Motor Centering Capacity RPM's Dimensions
H x D x W
Ship Wt.
12" 10" 1/2 HP
reversible
20 lbs 0-230 22” x 28” x 21” 84 lbs


SHIMPO COMPARISON CHART

RK-Whisper

VL-Whisper

VL-Lite

Aspire

MOTOR 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz with Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz with Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor ½ hp, 100W DC 100W DC
SPEED CONTROL Fixed Foot Pedal w/ Hand Lever Remote Foot Pedal Remote Foot Pedal Lever Handle
WHEELHEAD SPEED 0~250 rpm 0~250 rpm 0~250 rpm 0~230rpm
WHEELHEAD DIRECTION Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise ccw and cw (must be ordered accordingly)
CENTERING 100 lbs. 100 lbs. 25 lbs 20lbs.
WHEELHEAD 14" inch light alloy casting, drilled for bat pins 14 inch light alloy casting, drilled for bat pins 12” Alloy with Bat-Pins 7” alloy with bat pins
DIMENSIONS 20 x 21 x 20″ 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 3/4″ 22” x 28” x 21” 20” L x 14 1/2” W x 9” H
SHIPPING WEIGHT +/- 135 lbs. 135 lbs. 84 lbs 25 lbs
WARRANTY 2 years 2 years 2 years 2 years

 

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