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Nidec-Shimpo

Shimpo VL-Whisper Pottery Wheel

$2,15184
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SHIMPO VL-WHISPER pottery wheel uses an exceptional Direct Drive motor. The Direct Drive motor is a brushless, beltless motor that operates on a magnet system and is electronically controlled. As a result, the motor is EXTREMELY quiet!

Features

  • Direct drive system; DC brushless motor
  • 100 lbs centering
  • 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins
  • Adjustable legs
  • Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use
  • 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 Remote foot pedal
Wheel-head Speed 0~250 rpm
Wheel-head Direction Clockwise/Counter-clockwise
Dimensions 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾”
Weight 120 lbs
Ship Weight 147 lbs



Shipping Pottery Equipment with Ruby Clay

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 - 12 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

Returns

Since these items are special order, we do not accept cancellations, refunds, returns, or exchanges for them. Please note the lead time for each large equipment item that you are ordering. Because these items come directly from the manufacturer, lead times are subject to change. If any products arrive damaged, please email pictures and an explanation of the damages toinfo@rubyclaycompany.comwithin 24 hours so we can initiate the claims process.