Battery vacuum gripper for Makita batteries with 4 levels, 150 kg

Overview

Battery vacuum gripper for Makita batteries with 4 levels, 150 kg: an electric vacuum gripper with an oval suction pad. For around €72, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 150 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 150 kg, its load capacity is 110 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 208 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. The battery comes from a power tool battery system and also fits other tools on that platform. 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. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, glass and natural stone.