BIHUI Pro 140 electric gripster with automatic re-pump

Overview

The BIHUI Pro 140 electric gripster with automatic re-pump is an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad. Rated at 140 kg, it sells for around €101. The BIHUI brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 140 kg, its load capacity is 60 kg below the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 139 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. Battery capacity is 5,000 mAh. 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, natural stone and glass.