{"product_id":"shimpo-topferscheibe-rk-3d","title":"Shimpo RK 3D Pottery Wheel","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eShimpo RK 3D Pottery Wheel: Brushless direct drive for powerful, silent operation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RK 3D is Shimpo's answer to the question of what a professional wheel looks like without wear parts: no drive belts, no brushes, no manual belt tensioning. A brushless DC direct drive delivers constant, high torque across the entire speed range, so the speed does not drop, even when centering up to 45 kg of clay. Unlike its big sister, the RK 3E, the RK 3D stands firmly on its legs without height adjustment; in return, it is more affordable and has been known in studios for years for its low maintenance requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy the RK 3D is the right choice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who works at a wheel daily immediately notices the difference compared to belt-driven models: without belts and pulleys, there are no vibrations and nothing to loosen over time. The direct drive responds immediately to the foot pedal, right up to an instant stop without coasting. The fixed, non-height-adjustable leg design is intentionally kept simple: fewer moving parts, a reason why Shimpo wheels in training facilities often run continuously for years without needing adjustment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBrushless direct drive:\u003c\/b\u003e no belts, no vibration, exceptionally quiet operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003e45 kg centering capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e constant torque even with large amounts of clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eInstant stop:\u003c\/b\u003e The wheel stops upon releasing the pedal without coasting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDual function:\u003c\/b\u003e The wheel head can rotate freely when the motor is off, serving as a banding wheel for decorating or glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eBuilt-in circuit breaker\u003c\/b\u003e for overload protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eReversible:\u003c\/b\u003e Clockwise and counter-clockwise rotation selectable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical specifications at a glance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eMotor:\u003c\/b\u003e 400 W, 230 V, single-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eCentering capacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 45 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/b\u003e 0 to 250 rpm, infinitely variable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWheel head:\u003c\/b\u003e Ø 304 mm, cast light metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eLegs:\u003c\/b\u003e fixed, not height-adjustable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 52 kg (shipping weight approx. 62 kg)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions (L×W×H):\u003c\/b\u003e 582 × 525 × 515 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x Shimpo RK 3D pottery wheel (motor, wheel head, and foot pedal permanently installed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x fixed stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x two-piece splash pan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e1x instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor an ergonomic seating position at the wheel, simply select “With stool” above: a height-adjustable potter’s stool (seat height 48 to 66 cm, washable plastic seat).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor flexible work with large and small pieces, select “With bat system” above in addition: a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/wechselplattensystem-o-300-mm-mdf-set-fur-shimpo-topferscheiben\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eØ 300 mm bat system\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (255 mm hole pattern, suitable for Shimpo) incl. base plate, insert plates in 100\/150\/200 mm, and adapters for tool-free changing of the work surface without deforming the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant:\u003c\/b\u003e The bat system requires a wheel head with pins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eWhen buying new:\u003c\/b\u003e Select \"With pins\" above, a factory conversion (drilling, 2 pins with wing nuts, and a matching MDF plate) that retrofits the existing wheel head.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cb\u003eFor a wheel already purchased:\u003c\/b\u003e Use our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/leichtguss-scheibendeckel-fur-shimpo-topferscheiben\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecast light metal wheel head\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e in the \"With pins and MDF plate\" version for direct replacement, without any workshop visit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther suitable options include the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lindemann-bat-system-mdf\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLindemann bat systems\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e as well as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lindemann-bat-system-kunststoff\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplastic bat system inserts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/lindemann-wechselscheibe-super-mdf\"\u003e\u003cb\u003einterchangeable discs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, each with the standard hole pattern suitable for Shimpo (254 mm \/ 2 pins).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical studio accessories: The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/gefassabheber-lackiert-o-30-5-cm\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evessel lifter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e makes it easier to remove freshly thrown pieces from the wheel head, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tonzentrierer-holz-edelstahl-76-cm-hohenverstellbar\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclay centering tool\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e assists with clean clay centering. For a replacement or second pan, select the version matching your model from our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/spritzschutzwanne-fur-shimpo-topferscheiben\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esplash pan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhich Shimpo wheel is right for me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you would like to be able to adjust the seat height for different users or need more surface area for larger pieces, the identical \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shimpo-topferscheibe-rk-3e\"\u003eRK 3E\u003c\/a\u003e with height-adjustable legs and a 350 mm wheel head is the more suitable variant. If a lower centering capacity of 12 kg at a significantly lower price is sufficient, take a look at the belt-driven \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shimpo-topferscheibe-rk-55\"\u003eRK 55\u003c\/a\u003e. The particularly quiet \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shimpo-topferscheibe-whisper-t\"\u003eWhisper T\u003c\/a\u003e is also worth comparing if 300 W is enough for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuestions?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if the RK 3D is the right wheel for your project? Just send us a message using the contact form. We are happy to advise you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shimpo","offers":[{"title":"Without stool \/ Without quick-change tool system \/ Without bolts","offer_id":55159969841494,"sku":"CJ-20350","price":1773.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With stool \/ Without quick-change tool system \/ Without bolts","offer_id":55212428165462,"sku":"CJ-20350-20391","price":1859.97,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without stool \/ With bat system \/ Without bolts","offer_id":55450622689622,"sku":"CJ-20350-WPS","price":1865.92,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With stool \/ With bat system \/ Without bolts","offer_id":55450622722390,"sku":"CJ-20350-20391-WPS","price":1952.79,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without stool \/ Without quick-change tool system \/ With bolts","offer_id":55452982706518,"sku":"CJ-20350-PIN","price":1820.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With stool \/ Without quick-change tool system \/ With bolts","offer_id":55452982739286,"sku":"CJ-20350-20391-PIN","price":1907.57,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Without stool \/ With bat system \/ With bolts","offer_id":55452982772054,"sku":"CJ-20350-WPS-PIN","price":1913.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"With stool \/ With bat system \/ With bolts","offer_id":55452982804822,"sku":"CJ-20350-20391-WPS-PIN","price":2000.39,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8566\/9462\/files\/RK_3D_2.png?v=1790016230","url":"https:\/\/xn--tpfern-wxa.shop\/en\/products\/shimpo-topferscheibe-rk-3d","provider":"Formwerk Töpferbedarf Berlin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}