Battery gripster 240 mm, twin pack, with 2 motors, 4,000 mAh

Overview

Battery gripster 240 mm, twin pack, with 2 motors, 4,000 mAh: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. For around €110, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 300 kg. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €55 each. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €71. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 40 kg above the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 545 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. Battery capacity is 4,000 mAh. 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 natural stone.