SHIMPO VL WHISPER POTTERY WHEEL WITH SPLASH PAN
Includes Sheffield's Exclusive Extra Heavy-Duty Packing
and Free Shipping to Most locations in the Lower 48
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!
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!
Features of the Nidec Shimpo VL-Whisper
-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.***
| VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel | |
|---|---|
| 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 bat-pins | 
| Two-piece Splash Pan | Completes the package | 
| Warranty | 5-year | 
| VL-Whisper Potter's Wheel | |
|---|---|
| Motor | ½ 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 bat-pins | 
| Dimensions | 23 1/8 x 27 1/2 x 22 ¾" | 
| Ship Weight | 135 lbs. | 

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