Electric 8-inch vacuum lifter, 200 kg, removable battery, charger

Overview

Electric 8-inch vacuum lifter, 200 kg, removable battery, charger: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Its stated load capacity is 200 kg, and it costs around €74. 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 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 270 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 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. A separate charger is used for charging. 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.