BIHUI electric vacuum gripper with 21 V battery, 170 kg

Overview

The BIHUI electric vacuum gripper with 21 V battery, 170 kg is an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 170 kg, and it costs around €34. The BIHUI brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 170 kg, its load capacity is 90 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 500 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. A separate charger is used for charging. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

Seal and applications

The sealing lip is rubber. On smooth surfaces such as glass, polished tiles and stone it seals very tightly and lasts a long time; on rough or textured surfaces it is at a disadvantage. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, large-format tiles, glass, natural stone and pavers and patio slabs.