Electric 9-inch (229 mm) gripster with gauge

Overview

Electric 9-inch (229 mm) gripster with gauge: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 229 mm). It costs around €75. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €60.

Drive and operation

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, large-format tiles, glass and natural stone.