CR360 vs K7S vs E200: Which Gaolijie Duct Cleaning Robot Is Right for Your Business? (2026 Comparison)

By Gaolijie Engineering Team

Three Robots, Three Missions

Gaolijie manufactures three primary duct cleaning robots, each engineered for a specific cleaning environment. Choosing the wrong model means either overspending on capability you don't need or under-buying for the jobs you actually do. This guide matches each robot to its ideal use case with real numbers.

Quick Reference: Who Should Buy Which Robot

If You Clean... Buy This Why
Restaurant kitchen exhaust ducts (12-47 inch) CR360 360 degree rotation, stainless steel, built for grease
AC/HVAC ducts in commercial buildings K7S All-in-one system with vacuum, camera, and multiple brushes
Industrial pipelines, power plants, mining vents (up to 60 inch) E200 Heavy-duty, high-torque, large-diameter capability
Multiple service types K7S + CR360 K7S for HVAC jobs, CR360 for kitchen exhaust — the most common combo

Detailed Specification Comparison

Specification CR360 K7S E200
Primary Application Kitchen exhaust ducts HVAC / AC ducts Industrial pipelines
Duct Diameter Range 300mm - 1200mm (12-47in) 150mm - 800mm (6-31in) 400mm - 1500mm (16-60in)
Chassis Material 304 Stainless Steel Aluminum alloy + steel Heavy-gauge steel
Brush Rotation 360 degree continuous Bidirectional (not full 360) 360 degree with high-torque motor
Camera 1080P HD with pan-tilt 1080P fixed forward 1080P HD with pan-tilt-zoom
Weight ~25 kg (55 lbs) ~18 kg (40 lbs) ~45 kg (99 lbs)
Power 110V/220V corded 110V/220V corded 220V/380V corded
Price Range (FOB) $3,000-$3,500 $3,500-$4,200 $5,500-$7,000
Typical Payback Period 2-3 months 3-4 months 4-6 months

CR360: The Kitchen Exhaust Specialist

The CR360 is purpose-built for one of the dirtiest jobs in commercial maintenance: restaurant kitchen exhaust ducts. Its 304 stainless steel construction resists the acidic, high-temperature, grease-saturated environment that would corrode standard equipment within months. For contractors whose business is 70%+ kitchen exhaust work, this is the clear choice.

K7S: The Versatile All-in-One

The K7S is the most versatile robot in the lineup. It comes as a complete system: robot with bidirectional brush, HEPA-filtered vacuum unit, 1080P inspection camera, three interchangeable brush heads, and a rugged carry case. For contractors doing a mix of HVAC duct cleaning, light commercial kitchen exhaust, and coil cleaning, the K7S covers the broadest range of jobs from a single equipment investment.

E200: The Heavy Industry Workhorse

The E200 is in a different class entirely. At 45kg with a 60-inch diameter capability, it is built for power plants, steel mills, mining ventilation, and large-diameter industrial pipelines. Its high-torque drive system and industrial-grade motors handle abrasive dust, high-temperature exhaust, and continuous operation cycles that would burn out smaller robots.

The Two-Robot Strategy

Many successful Gaolijie customers operate two robots: a CR360 for kitchen exhaust jobs and a K7S for HVAC work. This combination covers approximately 95% of all commercial duct cleaning jobs. Total equipment investment: $6,500-$7,700. Combined payback: 3-5 months at 3-4 jobs per week.

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