Battery vacuum lifter 203 mm, twin pack with 4 batteries and carry case

Overview

Battery vacuum lifter 203 mm, twin pack with 4 batteries and carry case: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 300 kg, it sells for around €100. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €50 each. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €60. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 100 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 600 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 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. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

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, large-format tiles, glass, natural stone and flooring.