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Nidec-Shimpo

Shimpo RK-Whisper Pottery Wheel

$1,95315
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SHIMPO RK-WHISPER pottery wheel includes all of the benefits of the Direct Drive Motor with a compact design.

  • FeaturesDrive System; direct drive DC brushless motor
  • 100 lbs centering
  • 12″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat pins
  • Attached foot pedal with speed lever
  • Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration
  • Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel when the pedal is at stop
  • Pedal stops the wheel head immediately; no belt means no extra rotation when stopped
  • Higher torque; no belts
  • Maintains a specific set speed when stepping away to center, even with slow speeds with 100 lbs of clay
  • 5 year warranty
Motor ½ HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz
Speed Control Fixed foot pedal with hand lever
Wheel-head Speed 0~250 rpm
Wheel-head Direction Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
Dimensions 20 x 21 x 20"
Weight 116 lbs
Ship Weight 142

 

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Cost of Shipping

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Lead Times

Large pieces of equipment like wheels and kilns can take extra time to ship. Below are the manufacturers best estimates on when products will ship after the order is placed. Feel free to email info@rubyclaycompany.com or call us at our shop at 918-551-6664 to ask about lead times on specific equipment.  

Skutt Ceramic Products - 8 weeks

Cress Kilns- 4 weeks

Shimpo Ceramics- Dependent on stock, 1-2 weeks

Brent Wheels- 4 weeks

Olympic Kilns- 12-15 weeks, with the exception of the models listed as “quick ships.”

Cress Kilns- 4 weeks

Paragon Kilns- 4 weeks

Returns

Ruby Clay Company does not accept unsolicited or unauthorized returns. If you have a return please contact info@rubyclaycompany.com. Please keep all of the packing materials for your piece of equipment as the manufacturer may not accept your return if it is not in the original packaging. If you need to cancel your order please email info@rubyclaycompany.com immediately.