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Mfg : Thomas Stuart
Model : Legend, Revolution, & Premier
Stock Status : Non-Stock
FOB : Augusta, Georgia
Lead Notice: approx 4 weeks prior to delivery or p/u
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The removable spash pan design has a separate removable one-piece
splash pan. Easily lift off the removable wheel head, and then
remove the splash pan in one piece. This design is cleaner and
easier to use than the standard two-piece splash pans on other
wheels. Available with the standard full size splash pan or a
round splash pan. This wheel is offered in three different models:
Legend (1/3hp) model delivers power and professional
performance at an affordable price. Designed for most studios
and classrooms, this wheel centers more than 100 lbs. of clay
with ease.
Color: Royal Blue.
Revolution (1/2hp) model offers more power with a 1/2
hp motor. Clay throwing capacities exceed 150 lbs.
SSX Revolution (1/2hp) with SSX drive system upgrade.
Color: Royal Blue.
Premier (1hp) model offers more power with its large motor. Clay throwing capacities exceed 400 lbs., challenging you to push the limits of your imagination.
Color: Royal Blue.
Additional Information
Thomas Stuart Wheels are built with a heavy, cast aluminum frame that is powder coated for a durable, elegant and easy to clean finish. Each wheel comes equipped with a special cast aluminum foot pedal designed for smooth action and precision control.
A key feature of the Thomas Stuart Electric Wheel is the continual duty motor. Our motors are almost twice the size of the standard peak rated motors used by other manufacturers. The 1/3hp motors puts out more torque than most competitors' 1/2hp motors. Because the torque a wheel produces affects the amount of power you have to center clay, our wheel will provide you with more centering power. Each wheel has an industrial grade motor controller that controls speeds, senses the feedback from the motor, and provides constant torque through all speed ranges. This means the wheel will perform superbly at any speed.
NEW SSX Optional Drive System
The new SSX drive system is available as an upgrade on all Thomas Stuart electric wheel models. This drive system enables our motors to operate much quieter while producing more power. It also makes our foot pedals smoother and more responsive to the touch. You can enjoy the benefits of this drive system by ordering it on your new wheel or by adding the SSX kit to your existing Thomas Stuart wheel.
Additional Features
A 14" twist and lift removable wheel head, drilled 10"
on center bat pin system
A reversing switch for changing wheel head direction
A 6-groove drive belt for smooth, quiet, powerful performance
Over-sized legs that provide stable support while throwing
Optional interchangeable cup head for drop-in-place plaster bats
Two year limited warranty
Confused by all the manufacturer's claims about pottery wheel
throwing capacities? You have every right to be. Let's try to
clear things up a little. Many manufacturers are using motors
rated as "peak" horsepower not "continual duty"
horsepower.
Industrial motors are "continual duty" motors which means they are designed to run fully loaded 24 hours a day without overheating. "Peak rated motors" are rated to provide power for a very short period of time (usually just a few minutes). This information should be on the motor nameplate. Avoid wheels whose motors have no nameplate rating.
Temperature is the greatest enemy of variable speed motors. The slower the motor turns, the more heat is built up. Also, when overheated, the brushes degrade faster causing increased wear on the commutator. Larger motors have superior insulation and more windings, which allow greater dissipation of motor heat. Check to see if the motor has an integrated fan for additional cooling. This allows these motors to run cooler and last longer.
Be sure to look at the motor's physical size before buying a wheel. The bigger the motor is, the more torque you will have to throw pots.
Horsepower alone doesn't guarantee a smooth running wheel. Good electronics together with continual duty motors allow the maximum amount of torque per horsepower rating on the motor.
The torque a wheel produces is the amount of power you will have to center clay. Our 1/3 hp motor produces more torque than most competitors' 1/2 hp motors. Both our 3/4 hp and 1 hp motors are the largest motors available on potter's wheels today.
With all Thomas Stuart Wheels, you can be assured of years of maintenance free service with the highest torque output on the market today. By choosing the most reputable U.S. motor companies, we provide simply the best motors available on all of our wheels.
