Battery gripster for Milwaukee 18 V batteries (battery not included)

Overview

Battery gripster for Milwaukee 18 V batteries (battery not included): an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. It costs around €40. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter.

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. The battery comes from a power tool battery system and also fits other tools on that platform. 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, natural stone and wood.