Battery vacuum lifter 300 kg, 4,000 mAh, with automatic re-pump

Overview

Battery vacuum lifter 300 kg, 4,000 mAh, with automatic re-pump: an electric vacuum gripper with a narrow, rectangular suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 300 kg, and it costs around €37. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum lifters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 51 narrow gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 200 kg above the typical value for this design (100 kg). That works out at 811 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 148 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. Battery capacity is 4,000 mAh. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

Seal and applications

The seal is made of foam. It adapts to grooves, textures and slight unevenness, but wears faster than rubber and should be available as a spare part. According to the data sheet it is suitable for glass and tiles.