Shimpo RK-Whisper - 1/2 HP Wheel w/ 12 Inch wheelhead
SKU: 41031 Brand: Shimpo
$1,579.00
SKU | INVENTORY | ORDER ELIGIBILITY | PRICE |
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41031 | 6 in stock | While supplies last | $1,579.00 |
*Back orders will be placed for order quantities exceeding that of on-hand inventory.
The Shimpo RK-Whisper is the quietest wheel yet. The exterior of the Whisper resembles that of the RK-10, but that is where it stops! Featuring a 1/2 hp brushless DC motor that is incredibly quiet and powerful, the Shimpo RK-Whisper offers a broad speed range, an electronic controller that maintains your speed, and a built-in breaker so it will always be protected from overloading. Comes with splash pan included.
- Drive System; direct drive DC brushless motor
- 100 lbs. centering capacity
- 12″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat pins
- Attached foot pedal with speed lever
- Virtually 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 and 100 lbs. of clay
- 5-year warranty