Shimpo VL Whisper Pottery Wheel With Splash Pan
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SHIMPO VL WHISPER POTTERY WHEEL WITH SPLASH PAN
Includes Sheffield's Exclusive Extra Heavy-Duty Packing
These wheels often get beat-up in shipping: So here at Sheffield Pottery we specially cut 1" thick honey-comb cardboard and wrap the box with that and then finish it with a layer of luan wood to ensure that your Shimpo wheel arrives perfectly every time!Free Shipping to Most locations in the Lower 48
SCHOOL SPECIAL: all school orders in the 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES consisting of 5 or more SHIMPO VL or RK-WHISPER wheels will receive a FREE ADJUSTABLE STOOL with each wheel and FREE SHIPPING! Contact us for your special pricing
Features of the Nidec Shimpo VL-Whisper
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!
-100 lbs centering
-14" wheel-head
-0 - 250 rpm
-Adjustable legs ›Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use
-Incredibly 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 100lbs of clay
-5 year warranty 
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 this Shimpo wheel is the quietest wheel in the potter's wheel market. It's a quiet that must be heard to be believed! If you are looking for something that offers maximum torque, check out the Shimpo VL-Lite pottery wheel.
***This product may be harmful to a person who has a pacemaker. Serious injury or death could occur. Consult a physician before using.***
***Warning: The use of high acidic clays can be damaging to the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and may cause pre-mature oxidation, and pitting. We encourage the use of a bat between the surface of the aluminum wheel head, and the clay whenever possible.***
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Wheel-head Turns Freely At 0 RPM | 14" light alloy casting, drilled for batpins |
| Two-piece Splash Pan | Completes the package |
| Warranty | 5 year |
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Motor | 1/2 HP, 400 W, AC 115V, 60 Hz |
| Drive System | Direct drive DC brushless motor |
| Speed Control | Remote foot pedal |
| Wheel-head Speed | 0–250 rpm |
| Wheel-head Direction | Clockwise/Counter-clockwise |
| Centering | 100 lbs. |
| Wheel-head | 14" light alloy casting, drilled for batpins |
| Dimensions | 23 1/8 × 27 1/2 × 22 ¼" |
| Ship Weight | 135 lbs. |
| Wheels | Box/Crate Dimensions | Product Weight | Shipping Weight | Ship By | Drive System | Mototor | Centering Capacity | Warranty | LTL Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL-Whisper | B: 16 x 30 x 27 | 120 lbs | 147 lbs | Truck | Direct Drive, DC Brushless | 400W/0.5 HP/1 ph 115V | 100 lbs | 5 yrs | 92.5 |
| RK-Whisper | B: 30 x 21 x 23 | 116 lbs | 142 lbs | UPS | Direct Drive, DC Brushless | 400W/0.5 HP/1 ph 115V | 100 lbs | 5 yrs | 92.5 |
| VL-Lite | B: 25 x 31 x 23 | 50 lbs | 85 lbs | UPS | Belt Driven | 100W/0.5 HP/1 ph 115V | 25 lbs | 5 yrs | 92.5 |
| Aspire/FP | B: 23 x 14 x 18 | 31 lbs | 31 lbs | UPS | Belt Driven | 100W/0.5 HP/1 ph 115V | 20 lbs | 5 yrs | 92.5 |
| Wheels | Voltz | Watts | AMPS (No Load) | AMPS (With Load) | Horse Power | Phase | Hertz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VL-Whisper | AC 115 V | 400W | 0.7 A | 9.0 A | 1/2 hp (True) | 1 | 60 Hz |
| RK-Whisper | AC 115 V | 400W | 0.7 A | 9.0 A | 1/2 hp (True) | 1 | 60 Hz |
| VL-Lite | AC 115 V | 100W | 1.0 A | 5.4 A | 1/2 hp | 1 | 60 Hz |
| Aspire/FP | AC 115 V | 000W | 1.0 A | 1.0 A | 1/2 hp (True) | 1 | 60 Hz |
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