Electric dual-motor gripster with LCD display, 300 kg

Overview

Electric dual-motor gripster with LCD display, 300 kg: an electric vacuum gripper with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 300 kg, and it costs around €72. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum lifters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 40 kg above the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 417 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. 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.