Shimpo Pottery Wheel

Nidec, a large industrial transmission drive company, and Shimpo, a Pottery Equipment manufacturer merged in 1956 to form the Nidec-Shimpo Corporation. The combination of the advanced R&D that Nidec brought to the table, was and has continuously been applied to the humble Pottery Wheel. The result, whisper quiet operation. Quality and precision to last a life-time.

Shimpo RK-3E Potters Wheel

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  •  BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance
  •  ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER Maintains desired speed under all load conditions
  •  BROAD SPEED RANGE Allows optimum speed under all load conditions
  •  REVERSIBILITY Can be used by left and right hand throwers
  •  BUILT-IN BREAKER Motor is protected from overload
  •  REMOTE FOOT PEDAL & ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT Accommodate all throwing positions (extra high legs are available on request)
  •  WHEELHEAD TURNS FREELY at 0 RPM Serves as a banding wheel
  •  TWO-PIECE SPLASHPAN Easy to clean, leaves front of machine free as bench for water pot and tools.
  •  TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Premium quality machine.


SPECIFICATIONS: 

  • MODEL: RK – 3E
  • MOTOR OUTPUT: ½ HP, 400W , 7Amp
  • MOTOR INPUT: AC230/240V, 50Hz / 60Hz
  • DRIVE SYSTEM: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor
  • SPEED CONTROL: Remote Foot Pedal (detachable) cord 2 Meters
  • WHEELHEAD SPEED : 0 – 250rpm
  • WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise switch reversible
  • CENTERING CAPACITY: 45kg (100 LBS.)
  • WHEELHEAD: 350mm (14 inch) alloy casting.
  • DIMENSION: 600mmx702x 315 to 580adjustable (width length height)
  • WEIGHT: 42.5kg (ship weight 54kg, or 120 LBS.)

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Shimpo RK-55 Potters Wheel

The newest member of Shimpo quality wheels. The Rk-55 is designed to be the small version of the very popular RK-3E. Developed as a highly portable wheel, its light weight making it easily transportable yet sturdy for easy throwing. It features a handy large table, a quiet smooth motor and remote foot pedal enhancing its comfortable throwing position. The rugged plastic body is built to last and stand up to transporting/school conditions.

 

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • QUALITY MOTOR Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance
  • ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER precise speed control
  • BROAD SPEED RANGE Allows optimum throwing speed for all applications
  • REVERSIBILITY Can be used by left and right hand throwers
  • BUILT-IN BREAKER Motor is protected from overload
  • REMOTE FOOT PEDAL Can be placed in most comfortable position
  • TWO-PIECE SPLASHPAN Easy to clean, leaves front of machine free as bench for water pot and tools
  • TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Shimpo quality machine

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • MODEL: RK – 55
  • MOTOR OUTPUT: 1/4 HP, 100W
  • MOTOR INPUT: AC230/250V, 50Hz / 60Hz
  • DRIVE SYSTEM: Belt Drive, automatic tensioning system
  • SPEED CONTROL: Remote Foot Pedal fixed cord 1.8 Meters
  • WHEELHEAD SPEED : 0 – 250rpm
  • WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise switch reversible
  • CENTERING CAPACITY: 12kg (25 LBS.)
  • WHEELHEAD: 30cm (12 inch) alloy casting.
  • DIMENSION: 560mmx720x 540 (width length height)
  • WEIGHT: 23Kg
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