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Nidec-Shimpo RK-3E (VL Whisper) Potters Wheel

$2,999.95

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

  • Â BRUSHLESS DC MOTOR Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance
  • Â ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER Maintains desired speed under all load conditions
  • Â BROAD SPEED RANGE Allows optimum speed under all load conditions
  • Â REVERSIBILITY Can be used by left and right hand throwers
  • Â BUILT-IN BREAKER Motor is protected from overload
  • Â REMOTE FOOT PEDAL & ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT Accommodate all throwing positions (extra high legs are available on request)
  • Â WHEELHEAD TURNS FREELY at 0 RPM Serves as a banding wheel
  • Â TWO-PIECE SPLASHPAN Easy to clean, leaves front of machine free as bench for water pot and tools.
  • Â TWO-YEAR WARRANTY Premium quality machine.


SPECIFICATIONS:

  • MODEL: RK – 3E
  • MOTOR OUTPUT: ½ HP, 400W , 7Amp
  • MOTOR INPUT: AC230/240V, 50Hz / 60Hz
  • DRIVE SYSTEM: Direct Drive DC Brushless Motor
  • SPEED CONTROL: Remote Foot Pedal (detachable) cord 2 Meters
  • WHEELHEAD SPEED : 0 – 250rpm
  • WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise switch reversible
  • CENTERING CAPACITY: 45kg (100 LBS.)
  • WHEELHEAD: 350mm (14 inch) alloy casting.
  • DIMENSION: 600mmx702x 315 to 580adjustable (width length height)
  • WEIGHT: 42.5kg (ship weight 54kg, or 120 LBS.)
SKU SHIMPO RK-3E
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