Electric gripster 200 kg for Makita 21 V battery

Overview

Electric gripster 200 kg for Makita 21 V battery: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. For around €110, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 200 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 200 kg, its load capacity is 60 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 182 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. The battery comes from a power tool battery system and also fits other tools on that platform.

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.