DEWINNER electric 8-inch gripster, twin pack, 272 kg

Overview

With the DEWINNER electric 8-inch gripster, twin pack, 272 kg you get an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €89, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 272 kg. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €44 each. The DEWINNER brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €60. At 272 kg, its load capacity is 72 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 618 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. Battery capacity is 1,200 mAh, and 2 batteries are included. 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 glass, tiles, windows, natural stone and metal.