The smallest member of Shimpo quality wheels same shape as the Aspire wheel in USA. The RK-5T is designed to be a fully featured highly transportable wheel. It’s very light weight making it easily transportable yet sturdy for easy throwing. It features a table top design and a quiet smooth motor with a 10kg centering capacity making it suitable for professional demonstrations or heavy classroom use. Two models are available giving a choice of speed control; either speed lever or remote foot both giving flexible throwing positions. The rugged plastic body is built to last and stand up to transporting/school conditions.

Bats:

There are two bat options that we currently offer for the RK-5TF, links below. Our personal preference are the bats we manufacture for this wheel as they provide a nice stable throwing experience, and are made by us using locally manufactured WeatherTex (a hardwood building product). Links to both the Shimpo Bats and our Bats below:

1. Shimpo Blue-Plastic Bats for RK-5T/F Portable Pottery Wheel
2. WeatherTex Bats for RK-5T/F Portable Pottery Wheel

FEATURES & BENEFITS:

• QUALITY DC MOTOR Smooth, quiet, powerful, no maintenance
• ELECTRONIC CONTROLLER precise speed control
• BROAD SPEED RANGE Allows optimum throwing speed for all applications
• REVERSIBILITY Can be used by left and right hand throwers
• BUILT-IN BREAKER Motor is protected from overload
• REMOTE FOOT PEDAL or SPEED LEVER Can be placed in most comfortable position
• ONE-PIECE SPLASHPAN Easy to clean
• TWO-YEAR Manufacturers Warranty. Shimpo quality machine

SPECIFICATIONS:

• MODEL: RK – 5T
• MOTOR OUTPUT: 1/4 HP, 100W
• MOTOR INPUT: AC230/240V, 50Hz / 60Hz
• DRIVE SYSTEM: Belt Drive, automatic tensioning system
• SPEED CONTROL: Remote Foot Pedal or Speed Lever
• WHEELHEAD SPEED : 0 – 230rpm
• WHEELHEAD DIRECTION: Clockwise/Counter-Clockwise switch reversible
• CENTERING CAPACITY: 10kg (20 LBS.)
• WHEELHEAD: 178mm alloy with bat pins PLUS two plastic bats 250mm
• DIMENSION: 365mmx515x 230 (width length height)
• WEIGHT: 12Kg