Electric 8-inch (203 mm) vacuum gripper, 200 kg

Overview

Electric 8-inch (203 mm) vacuum gripper, 200 kg: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €42, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 200 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 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (200 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 476 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. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding.

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 and glass.