Vacuum grippers from €100 to €200

Between €100 and €200 per unit, the database lists 80 vacuum grippers, with prices from €100 to €197 and €130 being typical. Typical load capacity is 200 kg, the same as across all vacuum lifters, with a peak of 300 kg. So spending more does not buy a higher rated load capacity here: per €100 you typically get only 156 kg. The share of branded products, on the other hand, is much higher at 50% (all gripsters: 32%), and the share of units made in China drops to 85% (all vacuum grippers: 95%). 92% are electric, and 64% have a digital display. Among the battery-powered units, 35% have a removable battery and 28% have automatic re-pump. 12% are narrow or rectangular special-purpose models.

What to look for

• What the extra cost buys you: Check whether build quality, spare parts or the scope of delivery justify the higher price. For the comparison, see Branded vs. unbranded.
• Identical offers: Some gripsters in this class are available for less with identical hardware. See Identical models.
• Spare seals and batteries: Especially at a higher price, seals and batteries should be available to buy separately.
• Compare origins: How brands from different countries differ is covered in China vs. Europe.