POTTERY WHEEL SHIMPO RK3D

The first potter’s wheel in the ceramic arts industry with a brushless DC direct-drive motor. No belts or pulleys—the motor, housed in a sturdy metal body, drives only internal parts. Speed is controlled by a fixed foot pedal with a hand lever. Direction reverses via a switch next to the speed control. Standard Ø 300 mm cast-aluminum wheelhead . With power off, the wheelhead turns freely so it can be used as a banding wheel.
Safety: built-in breaker protects against overloads. After a power interruption or direction change, return to 0 rpm to avoid sudden starts.
Ultra-smooth: direct drive eliminates belt/pulley vibration for precise starts and stops.
Powerful (400 W): high torque at all speeds; feedback controller maintains set speed under heavy downward pressure.
Quiet (30 dB): exceptionally low noise.

Product Data — Specifications

• Model: RK-3D

• Motor: 400 W (1/2 HP), 230 V 50 Hz, single-phase

• Speed control: fixed pedal + lever

• Wheelhead speed: 0–250 rpm

• Wheelhead: Ø 300 mm light-alloy casting

• Rotation: clockwise & counter-clockwise

• Dimensions: 525 × 582 × 515 mm

• Weight: 45 kg