Aluminum lever gripster for tiles, wood floors, and glass

Overview

Aluminum lever gripster for tiles, wood floors, and glass: a mechanical gripster with several suction pads. Its stated load capacity is 200 kg, and it costs around €20. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum grippers made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (200 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 1,000 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 1,000 kg.

Drive and operation

The suction pad is pressed on with a lever, with no pump or battery at all. That is robust, but the holding force depends heavily on a smooth surface.

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, flooring, glass, metal and wood.