Battery tile vibrator with 22.5 x 12 cm suction cup, 2 batteries

Overview

Battery tile vibrator with 22.5 x 12 cm suction cup, 2 batteries: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad (225 x 120 mm). Its stated load capacity is 250 kg, and it costs around €96. 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 is priced slightly above the median of €71. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (260 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 260 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 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. Battery capacity is 2,000 mAh, and 2 batteries are included. 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.