Electric 8-inch gripster, 250 kg, carry case, USB

Overview

Electric 8-inch gripster, 250 kg, carry case, USB: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Its stated load capacity is 250 kg, and it costs around €41. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 250 kg, its load capacity is 50 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 610 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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.