{RK-Whisper}
The RK-Whisper represents the next generation of potter’s wheels. Responsive, high torque at all speeds, powerful and quiet. 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 RK-Whisper resembles the RK-10, but that’s where the similarities end! This new wheel features a brushless DC motor and direct drive (no belt) system. The motor is electronically controlled and operated by a fixed foot pedal and hand lever. It’s reversible, and the steel body is durable under all conditions. A 12” wheelhead and two-piece splashpan are included as standard features.

 
 
+ 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
 
 
• RK-Whisper
MOTOR: 1/2 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.
 
 

work tables

ballmill /
jiggerarm

splashpans
   
 
 


{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!
 
 
+ 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
 
 
• VL-Whisper
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.
 
 

work tables

ballmill /
jiggerarm

splashpans








{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.
+ 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
• VL-Lite
MOTOR: ½ 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
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 84 lbs




{Aspire}
Shimpo’s Aspire, a tabletop potter’s wheel, can handle your most creative challenges. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easily portable; and yet its 20-lb centering capacity makes it a permanent addition to any studio or classroom. The Aspire includes a splashpan and two bats. Your “Aspirations” are its only limit.
• Aspire Features

MOTOR: 100W DC
SPEED CONTROL: Lever Handle
WHEELHEAD: 7” alloy with bat pins
WHEELHEAD SPEED: 0 – 230rpm
WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: ccw and cw (must be ordered accordingly)
CENTERING: 20lbs.
DIMENSION: 20” L x 14 1/2” W x 9” H
WHEEL WEIGHT: 25lbs
FEATURES: Two bats (9 3/4”) and a one-piece splash pan
WARRANTY: Two Years




{NRA-04 / NRA-04S}
The NRA-04/04S pug mill features newly designed twin augers and a forceful direct gear driven motor. The high quality wedging and extruding capacity obtained makes this compact pug mill one of the most efficient and competitive on the market.
+ Forceful Direct Gear Driven Motor / Provides maximum mechanical force for blending requiring minimum operator effort
+ High Extruding Capacity / Twin stainless steel mixing augers blend and extrude up to 620 lbs/hour
+ High Quality Wedging Function / Newly designed twin augers, typically found only in large industrial machines, increase wedging capacity and produces practically air-free clay without a vacuum
+ Dual Safety System / Safety limit switch automatically cuts power to pugmill when augers are exposed. Stop button allows for immediate operator control
+ Compact Design / Removable aluminum or stainless steel case allows for easy access to mixing chamber for fast and easy clean-up and maintenance
+ Cut Off Wire & Clay Receiving Table With Rollers / Allowing for easy bagging of extruded clay
+ One Year Warranty Peace of mind
• NRA-04 / NRA-04S
MOTOR: 1/4 HP, 200 W, 115 VAC, 60 Hz, Single Phase
EXTRUDING CAPACITY: 880 lbs./hour
NOZZLE DIAMETER: 3 1/2” diameter
HOPPER SIZE: 3 1/2” x 3 1/2”
DIMENSIONS: 25 1/2" x 12" x 22 1/2"
SHIP WEIGHT: NRA-04: 210 lbs. | NRA-04S: 232 lbs.