Electric 10-inch vacuum lifter, two 2,000 mAh USB-C batteries

Overview

Electric 10-inch vacuum lifter, two 2,000 mAh USB-C batteries: an electric vacuum gripper with an oval suction pad. For around €40, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 272 kg. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum lifters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (260 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 680 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 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. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. Battery capacity is 2,000 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 and tiles.