Antstone tile vibrator with 220 mm vacuum lifter, 200 kg

Overview

Antstone tile vibrator with 220 mm vacuum lifter, 200 kg: an electric vacuum gripper with an oval suction pad. Rated at 200 kg, it sells for around €77. The Antstone brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 200 kg, its load capacity is 60 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 260 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 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. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

Seal and applications

The seal is made of foam. It adapts to grooves, textures and slight unevenness, but wears faster than rubber and should be available as a spare part. It also has a vibration function for bedding tiles into the adhesive. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, large-format tiles and flooring.