Antstone tile vibrator with 250 mm suction cup, 400 kg

Overview

Antstone tile vibrator with 250 mm suction cup, 400 kg: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 400 kg, and it costs around €54. The Antstone brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €71. At 400 kg, its load capacity is 140 kg above the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 741 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. A separate charger is used for charging. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding.

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. It also has a vibration function for bedding tiles into the adhesive. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles and large-format tiles.