Electric gripster 160 kg, 198 x 128 mm pad

Overview

Electric gripster 160 kg, 198 x 128 mm pad: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad (198 x 128 mm). Its stated load capacity is 160 kg, and it costs around €29. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 160 kg, its load capacity is 100 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 552 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

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.