Battery vacuum gripper for Makita/Dewalt/Milwaukee 18 V batteries

Overview

Battery vacuum gripper for Makita/Dewalt/Milwaukee 18 V batteries: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. It costs around €94. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71.

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. 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 natural stone, tiles, glass and wood.