Battery gripster 203 mm with 2 batteries and carry case

Overview

Battery gripster 203 mm with 2 batteries and carry case: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Its stated load capacity is 300 kg, and it costs around €65. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above 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 462 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 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 digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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 flooring.