8-inch gripster, 200 kg, hand pump

Overview

8-inch gripster, 200 kg, hand pump: a manual vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 200 kg, it sells for around €65. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum lifters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €60. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (200 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 308 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The vacuum is created by hand with a plunger pump. There is no battery, so the tool is always ready to use. A red mark on the plunger shows when you need to pump again.

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, glass and natural stone.