Electric 8-inch vacuum lifter, 250 kg, USB-C, re-pumping

Overview

Electric 8-inch vacuum lifter, 250 kg, USB-C, re-pumping: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Its stated load capacity is 250 kg, and it costs around €64. 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 lifters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €60. At 250 kg, its load capacity is 50 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 391 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. 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.