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HEINIGER "Saphir" 35w cordless clipper
Product code: C0117
Manufacturer
HEINIGER
Type
Cordless Battery powered
Usage-type
Professional veterinary, equine and small animal clipper
Wattage rating
35w
Electrical rating
120-240v 50/60Hz
Battery voltage rating
7.4v
Battery capacity
1400mAh
Field of Use
Veterinary, dogs, horses, livestock small animals
Weight Type
0.44 KG
Length
8-inches/204mm inc. battery
Noise Level Score
2+
Overload protection
Internal
Air Filters
None - sealed unit
Cutting strokes
2650 double cutting strokes per minute
Cutting speeds
One
Clip time
50 minutes per battery
Re-charge time
45 minutes average
Casing colour
Blue/Black body/Red battery
Blade range
Total of 15
Alternative blades
Aesculap/Andis/Laube/Moser/Oster/Thrive/Wahl
Blade type
A5 type narrow - detachable self tensioned
Blade tensioning required
No
Balance, & ease of use
Better balanced than some other makes
On/Off switch position
Rear positioned - in -accessible to fingers for quick operation
Cable length
Not applicable
Supplied with
Carry case/handpiece/two battery units/NO BLADE/charger/cleaning brush/oil - 100ml/ operating instructions.
Optional extras
Additional spare battery unit / /Blade cases
Guarantee
TWO years
Electrical ratings
CE rated
PEASRIDGE star rating: FIVE STAR
Rating 95%
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
+ As one of the few cordless professional small animal clippers with two batteries available we rate this the best we have seen and tested to date. Fast re-charge time. Very compact unit! Constant reliability! Excellent value considering the quality and available alternatives!
- Hard really to find much to criticise - maybe a larger blade release lever would have been more user friendly - although in fairness it compares well with other makes ! The On/off switch could be more accessible.
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION :
When we saw the "Saphir" for the first time at the major German Trade Fair "Interzoo" in 2008 we felt we were looking at a machine that had an ability to bring a new bench mark to the world of the cordless machine.
Several months later when we received a production model to try and test - many veterinary practices all over the UK confirmed our suspicions - a potential winner!
All the vets who tested the machine asked the same question - how soon can you supply one!
Heiniger are renowned Internationally for their large animal clippers and perhaps even more so for the high quality shearing equipment they manufactures, so say nothing of probably manufacturing one of the most comprehensive cutter and comb blade range designed for every shearing possibility.
In over two decades we have seen Heiniger establish themselves in the UK - both in the field of sheep shearing and also in the equine world, facing strong traditional competition, to become one of the leading players in the UK market, and a major International manufacturer both in respect of sheep shearing and large animal clipping.
The "Saphir" we feel confident will very soon establish Heiniger as the first choice amongst the many veterinary practitioner seeking reliability and quality combined! Hopefully the same machine may one day emerge in the form of a corded machine - projected at the professional dog groomer. Certainly when others of it calibre fall short of these very basic requirements - it set new bench marks for quality and reliability which will be eagerly grasped by the veterinary end user.
Whilst cordless clipper are not always the preferred choice amongst professional dog groomers with the vast majority selecting the corded models, the "Saphir" will no doubt be a serious contender with the many mobile groomers and those domestic pet owners who prefer cordless to mains.
The nervous horse owner may well find interest in this machine also and assuming the Heiniger wide blade is proved to be suitable for most horse coats or they select and use the already proven Moser #10 2.3mm wide blade we have every reason to expect satisfaction.
Features including the low noise level plus relative none existence of vibration will be especially appealing to the end user. When doing the fetlocks or hogging try switching to a #40 or #30 blade for those denser and more coarse areas and clip freestyle to avoid going to close. An attachment comb could be considered.
The "Saphir" is delightfully lightweight - a mere 0.44kg - even with battery attached, nice and compact - under 205mm/8-inches including a narrow blade attached , comfortable to both hold and operate whether in a male or female hand - the clipper body casing having been shaped to give a slimmer grip just were you hold it! The powerful 35 watt motor has soft motor note that is instantly associated with high quality engineering of the Germanic type. Free of vibration its single speed motor provides 2650 double cutting strokes per minute.
As a veterinary clipper it will invariably be judged against the Oster Power Pro Mk II - the clipper almost universally used by UK vets! Sadly the new Mk II Oster has not in our experience proved to be reliable in so far as the battery unit has been concerned especially!
Many vets have experienced frustration as well as additional expense when discovering Mk I batteries would not fit the new Mk II battery charger with expensive knock on costs if your Mk I charger failed and you had to replace it! If that was not bad enough one too often found the battery failed to charge correctly!
Another annoying feature - although in fairness most vets accepted it - probably due to no alternative - the Power Pro is noticeably heavy and slightly unbalanced when connected to either Mk I or Mk II batteries
Now there is an alternative - the "Saphir" has a lightweight battery at 100grams compared to the Oster battery at twice the weight (200grams)
The "Saphir" from the end user perception has to be the nicer balanced machine to use! The operating feel of the "Saphir" is robust powerful and professional - it offers a confident clip whether surgical or more prolonged. One critical observation - the rear mounted switch is not in our favourite position for an emergency stop! We would have preferred the switch to be more accessible.
The "Saphir" is powered by a lightweight Lithium-ion batteries - it is supplied with two for continuous clipping. Each battery has a clip time of 50 minutes with a fast re-charge time of 45 minutes
Lithium-ion batteries (sometimes abbreviated Li-ion batteries) are a type of rechargeable battery in which lithium ion moves between the anode and cathode. The lithium ion moves from the anode to the cathode during discharge and in reverse, from the cathode to the anode, when charging.
Lithium ion batteries are common in consumer electronics and are one of the most popular types of battery for portable electronics, with one of the best energy-to-weight ratios; they have no memory effect and a slow loss of charge when not in use.
The light and compact charger unit provides two charging bays. If the clipper is placed in the charging bay, (Bay with raised back surround.) the charger will charge the clipper. The spare battery in its charging bay however will not be charged. Remove the clipper from its charging bay, the charger will then charge the spare battery. A red led light indicating charging is in progress, a green led light indicating charging has completed. In the rear of the charger casing slots enable it to be wall mounted if required
Unlike some other machines a separate car charging unit is considered not necessary. With two batteries, you have a total of about 100 minutes clipping time - each battery lasting just under one hour.
If a vet starts with two freshly charged batteries in the morning he/she should come through the day without experiencing charging problems.
As with most detachable blade taking machines the "Saphir" can be used with any of your existing detachable A5 type blades including those of Oster, Andis, Aesculap, Moser and Wahl manufacture, as well as the newly created range of fifteen blades currently available from Heiniger which closely mirror the Oster range in the various sizes.
Supplied without a blade in consideration that most end user purchasing this excellent machine will most likely already have their own detachable blades, the Heiniger range offers two surgical type blades - a size #50/0.4mm and a size #40/0.8mm. Sizes #30/0.8 and #15/1.5mm. A popular size #10/1.8mm and both sizes #9/2mm and #8.5/2.8mm. Body blades include skip tooth and full blades in sizes #7/3.2mm, #5/6mm and #4/9.5mm. A toe blade - size #5/8 at o.8mm and a wide blade #10W/2.3mm.
Additional blades to the range may follow in the future.
Heiniger detachable blades are made to a high standard backed with many years experience of successful blade manufacture and are supplied in a satin steel finish. Packaging is innovative with information on compatibility, blade use and size.
Most of the standard "snap on" type attachment comb can be fitted to blades from blades size #50 to size #8.5. Blades of all makes below this size do not accept attachment combs, due to the increasing size of the comb blade. Also combs will not fit the "detachable" wide type blades as used for large dog breeds or for full body horse clipping.
The purpose of the attachment comb is to leave a greater length of un-cut hair than the blade alone would normally leave. It is important to remember however that if you use an attachment comb you must be very particular with the grooming of the coat. There MUST NOT be any tangles or knots - otherwise the comb may come off the blade, it may well refuse to pass through the hair, and the clipping process may be painful to the animal!
The "Saphir" comes packaged in a superbly laid out hard carry case - well designed and perfect for the "on the move" practitioner, for storage in surgery, or the mobile groomer, or pet owner - even down to three compartments to store your surgical or other blades! Few manufactures provide such refreshing attention to detail! One of the nice aspects of this well laid out case is that all the items store well in provided compartments - even down to the charger cable - usually impossible to pack away!
We were highly impressed with Heiniger consideration of consumer needs and especially their very precise and well written instruction manual text and supporting images all of which are done in a most informative and easily understood manner to embrace both the professional and novice user! This is refreshing to see at a time when many non professional are turning to the skill of clipping and fulfils the requirements of current UK legislation in safely standard.
Case dimension:
Height: Just over 11-inches/28.3cm
Length: 13.5-inches/34.5cm
Depth: 3.5-inches/9cm
laden weight: approx 2kgs
Standard case contents:
Heiniger "Saphir" clipper complete with battery
Spare additional battery
Charger base unit with lead (approx: 6ft/183cm) and 3 pin charge/plug
100ml Clipper oil
Cleaning brush
Clipper manual/instruction booklet
PEASRIDGE CONCLUSION!
With a limited choice of professional 35watt cordless clippers currently available the appearance of the Heiniger "Saphir" will be eagerly welcomed by many veterinary practices who we feel sure will buy the Heiniger "Saphir" and will find they have made a sound investment!
For a long time the veterinary market has been starved of choice in the cordless field and Heiniger have surely recognised a gap in the market desperate for a new and reliable professional detachable blade using cordless clipper which would take the wide range of blades as might be found in existence in any normal busy veterinary practice.
Peasridge have over several months tested the "Saphir" with a variety of busy and large practices with a number of vets and nursing staff using the machine. We have shown it to a number of serious horse clipping owners, clipping for show or other specific purposes. All without exception have spoken highly of its performance, ease of use, power and battery qualities, using either their own blades or the supplied Heiniger blades.
It is with this practical experience of the Saphir and our long respect for Heiniger made clippers and blades that we have every confidence in commending this clipper to all - whether professional or pet owner.
HEINIGER DETACHABLE BLADE RANGE - NARROW
Blade cutting face width: 46mm
Size #50 - 0.4mm Vet/cat/dog/cow
Size #40 - 0.6mm Vet/cat/dog/cow/horse
Size #30 - 0.8mm Vet/cat/dog/cow/horse
Size #15 - 1.5 mm Cat/dog/cow
Size #10 - 1.8 mm Cat/dog/cow
Size #9 - 2mm Cat/dog/cow/horse
Size #8.5 - 2.8mm Cat/dog/cow/horse
Size #7F - 3.2mm Cat/dog
Size #7 - 3.2mm Cat/dog
Size #5F - 6.0mm Cat/dog
Size #5 - 6.0mm Cat/dog
Size #4F - 9.5mm Cat/dog
Size #4 - 9.5mm Cat/dog
Size #5/8th - 0.8mm Cat/dog - toe blade
HEINIGER DETACHABLE BLADE RANGE - WIDE
Blade cutting face width: 62mm
Size #10 wide - 2.3mm Standard. Dog/cow/horse/alpaca
All Heiniger blades are compatible with
Andis models: AG, AGC, AGR, MBG
Aesculap model: FAV5
Oster models: A5, Power Pro
Wahl model: Switchblade
Moser models: KM1, Max 45, Avalon, Artiko
Thrive 9000N and similar Thrive detachable blade using models
Laube - all detachable blade using models
IF YOU FEEL YOU NEED TO DISCUSS YOUR CLIPPER REQUIREMENTS OR WANT FURTHER ADVICE
please contact us on
Tel: 01424 882900
Price: £209.46
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
HAUPTNER - Straight - 4.5/8th-inch
Product code: 7182
A rare opportunity to obtain a high quality guaranteed "Made in Solingen" German grooming scissor.
We are able to offer a limited number of these exceptional quality grooming scissors manufactured by one of Germany's leading veterinary suppliers
........at a considerably reduced price ........
solely as a result of their being surplus to the original order.
Top quality small German grooming scissor precision made from Solingen stainless steel made by one of German's leading veterinary manufacturers.
A comfortable and lightweight professional grooming scissor, ideal for either the professional groomer or home pet owner.
Straight slender shaped blades with positive cutting action. Blades are screw fixed, with extra fine toothing and ice tampered finish, with rounded tips. Anti jar facility fitted to finger grips for extra cutting comfort.
Supplied in plastic sheath.
Overall measurements: 11.5 cm/4.5/8th-inch.
Blade cutting face measurements: 4.5 cm/1.75-inch.
Price: £21.97
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
HAUPTNER - Straight - 5.5-inch
Product code: 7183
A rare opportunity to obtain a high quality guaranteed "Made in Solingen" German grooming scissor!
We are able to offer a limited number of these exceptional quality grooming scissors manufactured by one of Germany's leading veterinary suppliers
........at a considerably reduced price ........
solely as a result of their being surplus to the original order.
A high quality German grooming scissor precision made from guaranteed Solingen stainless steel by one of German's leading veterinary manufacturers.
A really nice lightweight professional grooming scissor, ideal for either the professional or home pet owner.
Straight slender shaped blades with positive cutting action. Blades are screw fixed, with extra fine toothing and ice tampered finish. Anti jar facility fitted to finger grips for extra cutting comfort.
Supplied in plastic sheath.
Overall measurements: 14 cm/5.5-inch.
Blade cutting face measurements: 5.5 cm/2.25-inch.
Price: £25.49
(Including: VAT at 17.5%)
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