Battery vacuum gripper 203 mm, twin pack, with display and USB-C

Overview

Battery vacuum gripper 203 mm, twin pack, with display and USB-C: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 272 kg, it sells for around €34. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €17 each. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum lifters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 272 kg, its load capacity is 72 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 1,600 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. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. 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 and glass.