Electric 8-inch (203 mm) gripster with 1,800 mAh battery

Overview

Electric 8-inch (203 mm) gripster with 1,800 mAh battery: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 200 kg, it sells for around €69. 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 slightly above the median of €60. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (200 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 290 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. Battery capacity is 1,800 mAh.

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 and natural stone.