Gripsters under €50

Under €50 per unit, the database contains 155 vacuum grippers, with prices starting at €12 and €34 being typical. At 220 kg, typical load capacity is even above the figure for all vacuum lifters (200 kg), and the peak reaches 500 kg on a 10-inch model with a digital display priced at €46. Per €100 you typically get 652 kg of load capacity. 84% of the low-cost models are electric. Among the battery-powered units, 44% have a removable battery, 26% a built-in battery, 14% charge via USB-C and 32% re-pump automatically. 62% have a digital display. 17% of the listings are twin packs, and 27% carry a brand name.

What to look for

• Price per unit: Many very cheap offers are twin packs whose price has been divided by two here. Check whether you need two units.
• Seal and valve: With low-cost gripsters, the quality of the sealing lip and check valve determines the holding time. Test the gripster on a small slab before using it for real.
• Same technology, different prices: Many units in this class are sold under several names. The Identical models overview shows the price ranges.
• Compare price classes: What a higher price buys you is shown in Budget vs. premium; the cheapest offers are listed in Cheapest vacuum lifters.