Shimpo

NIDEC-SHIMPO’s Banding Wheels are used for decorating, sculpting, carving and hand building. The DOUBLE BEARING design is like no other banding wheel; designed to provide reliably smooth and even rotation for the most delicate applications. It’s no wonder they are the banding wheel of choice for studio artists, production potters and classrooms alike. We offer a selection of five different models with various wheel-head diameters and heights.

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! Features Direct drive system; DC brushless motor 100 lbs centering 14″ light alloy casting wheel-head, drilled for bat-pins Adjustable legs Legs can be removed for storage or tabletop use Virtually quiet; no belts, no vibration Wheel-head acts as a banding wheel...

Designed with the potter in mind, the SHIMPO VL-LITE is a belt-driven lightweight wheel. “LITE” enough to carry yet sturdy enough to throw on. Featuring a remote pedal, two-piece splash pan, workspace, 100-watt reversible motor, an automatic belt-tensioning system and a “LITE” price. Features Electronic Controller delivers smooth steady speed control at maximum torque 25 lbs centering 12″ wheel-head Broad Speed Range allows optimum speed under all load conditions Built-in Breaker protects...

SHIMPO ASPIRE tabletop potter’s wheel can handle your most creative challenges. Its lightweight, compact design makes it easily portable; and yet its 20-lb centering capacity makes it a permanent addition to any studio or classroom. The SHIMPO ASPIRE is available with a hand lever control or foot pedal and includes a splash pan and two bats. Your “Aspirations” are its only limit. Features Motor 100W DC 20 lbs centering 7″ alloy wheel-head with bat pins Portable One piece easy twist off splash...