Electric 6-inch mini vacuum gripper with digital display, 100 kg

Overview

Electric 6-inch mini vacuum gripper with digital display, 100 kg: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. For around €24, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 100 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 100 kg, its load capacity is 160 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 417 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

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, glass and natural stone.