8-inch battery vacuum gripper, twin pack, four 5,000 mAh batteries

Overview

8-inch battery vacuum gripper, twin pack, four 5,000 mAh batteries: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €53, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 272 kg. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €26 each. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 272 kg, its load capacity is 72 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 1,046 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

Power comes from a removable battery. When it runs flat, you simply insert a charged one and keep working without a charging break. A separate charger is used for charging. Battery capacity is 5,000 mAh, and 4 batteries are included. 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 tiles, windows and natural stone.