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In use of over 30 years now,　SHIMPO potter's wheels have earned the reputation of quality and reliability among potters not only in Europe and America but throughout the world.

Advantages:

  • Unlike inverter drive or DC drive potter’s wheels, RX traction drive potter’s wheels provide 18 times stronger power at its lowest speed. This is ideal for centering the clay.
  • Smooth quiet operation is assured. The smoothness and quietness of the potter’s wheels are SHIMPO’s tradition of 30 year's history.
  • Variable speed drive was initially invented for industrial use. Thus, it's structure is designed for heavy duty, long life and maintenance free.
  • Variable speed from 0 rpm with precise rotation at full load assures a perfect centering and throwing even of large pieces.

Model RK-3D / RK-3E / WHISPER-T

Now a DD(direct drive)motor is loaded with a potter’s wheel.
Its excellent feafure is quietness, since DD was developed as a highly efficient motor to save energy.
Also, you will not feel any annoying noise or vibration since there are no belts, gears or drive components.
Adjustable height for a comfortable position(RK-3E/Whisper-T)

Longer life, high power at low speed and less maintenance are characteristiss of the model RK-10.Three models are available:

1) RK-10 PP with remote control foot pedal

The new remote foot pedal gives more freedom to the potter’s throwing manner

2) RK-10LP with fixed pedal and lever control

All technical feature are the same as with RK-10 PP and creation and can be pot into the most comfortable position.

3)RK-1X with high horsepower moter

A non vibration metallic traction wheel with 400mm dia. wheel head and heavy body for stable operation which is preferably used by professional potters and ceramic institutes. The wheel head rotates freely when not engaged.


Overview

Model RK-3D RK-3E Whisper-T RK-1X RK-10PP RK-10LP
Motor 400W(1/2 PS/HP) 300W(1/2 PS/HP) 300W(1/2 PS/HP) 400W(1/4 PS/HP)
230V 50Hz 230V 50Hz 230V 50Hz 230V 50Hz
1-phase 1-phase 1-phase 1-phase
Speed control fixed pedal + lever control electric remote control fixed pedal + lever control mechanical remot control fixed pedal + lever control
Wheelhead speed 0-250UpM 0-250UpM 0-250UpM 0-210UpM
RpM/t/mn RpM/t/mn RpM/t/mn RpM/t/mn
Wheelhead size 300mmφ 350mmφ 300mmφ 400mmφ 300mmφ
Light alloy casting, diameter
Direction of wheelhead Clockwise and counter-clockwise
Dimensions 525×582×515mm 600×702×580mm 750×572×580mm 730×540×540mm 595×480×485mm
Weight 45kg 42.5kg 43kg 85kg 44kg 42kg