Shimpo

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.)

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