Battery gripster 203 mm, twin pack with 4 batteries

Overview

Battery gripster 203 mm, twin pack with 4 batteries: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 300 kg, it sells for around €100. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €50 each. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €60. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 100 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 600 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

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.