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| Velocity 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 we
can now say the quietest wheel in the potter’s wheel
market. It’s a “quiet” that must be heard to be
believed! |
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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 / 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
Specifications
Motor: 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz
Drive System: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor
Speed Control: Remote Foot Pedal
Wheelhead Speed: 0~250 rpm
Wheelhead Direction: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise
Centering: 100 lbs.
Wheelhead: 14 inch light alloy casting, drilled for bat
pins
Dimension: 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 3/4"
Ship Weight: 135 lbs. |
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RK - Whisper
The latest in Shimpo's line of superior products, the RK-WHISPER
is the next generation of potters wheels. 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 "Whisper"
resembles the RK-10 but that's where it stops! This new
wheel features a brushless DC motor and direct drive
system (NO BELTS or CONES). The motor is an
electronically controlled series of electro magnets. It
is operated by fixed foot pedal with a hand lever. The
steel body is durable under conditions. A 12" drilled
wheel head and a two-piece splash pan. |
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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 / 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
Specifications
Motor: ˝ HP, 400 W, AC
115V, 60 Hz
Drive System: Direct
Drive DC Brushless Motor
Speed Control: Fixed
Foot Pedal w/ Hand Lever
Wheelhead Speed: 0~250
rpm
Wheelhead Direction:
Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise
Centering: 100 lbs.
Wheelhead 12 inch light
alloy casting, drilled for bat pins
Dimension: 20
x
21 x
20"
Ship Weight: 135 lbs. |
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| VL-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.
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Features/ Benefits
- Electronic Controller /
Delivers smooth steady speed control at maximum torque
- 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
Specifications
Motor: ˝ hp, 100W DC
Speed Control: Remote
Foot Pedal
Wheelhead Speed: 0-250
rpm
Wheelhead Direction:
Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise
Centering: 25 lbs
Wheelhead: 12” Alloy
with Bat-Pins
Dimension: 22” x 28” x
21”
Wheel Weight: 51 lbs
Ship Weight: 84 lbs |
Other Shimpo
Accessories
-Splash Pans (call for more information) $32.00 - $71.00
-Wheel Leg Extension Kit - Velocity $175.00 |
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