Shimpo VL-Lite Electric Pottery Wheel

Details

The Shimpo VL-Lite is a lightweight, belt-driven electric pottery wheel designed for portability, ease of use, and everyday pottery work. Its compact design makes it suitable for home studios, classrooms, workshops, and ceramic artists who need a wheel that can be moved easily.

Key Features

12-inch Wheel Head: Features a durable cast-aluminum wheel head that provides a stable working surface for throwing pottery.

25 lb Clay Capacity: Can center up to approximately 25 lbs (11.3 kg) of clay, making it suitable for small to medium-sized pottery projects.

100-Watt Motor: Equipped with a reversible AC motor that provides smooth and consistent rotation.

Electronic Speed Control: Allows the user to adjust the wheel speed easily while working, giving better control during centering, opening, pulling, and shaping.

Reversible Rotation: The wheel can rotate in either direction, making it adaptable to different throwing preferences.

Foot Pedal Control: Includes a remote foot pedal for convenient hands-free speed adjustment.

Two-Piece Splash Pan: Helps contain water and clay while throwing and can be removed for easier cleaning.

Lightweight Construction: Weighing around 51 lbs (23 kg), the VL-Lite is considerably easier to transport than many heavier professional pottery wheels.

Automatic Belt Tensioning: The automatic belt-tensioning system helps maintain consistent operation while reducing the need for frequent manual adjustments.

Quiet Operation: Designed to operate quietly, making it appropriate for classrooms, shared studios, and home environments.

Compact Design: Its relatively small footprint makes it practical where workspace is limited