Bonvoisin electric 8-inch vacuum gripper, 230 kg

Overview

The Bonvoisin electric 8-inch vacuum gripper, 230 kg is an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 230 kg, it sells for around €48. The Bonvoisin brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €60. At 230 kg, its load capacity is 30 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 479 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. Battery capacity is 4,000 mAh. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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 glass, tiles and metal.