Electric gripster 200 kg with gauge, removable battery

Overview

Electric gripster 200 kg with gauge, removable battery: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 200 kg, and it costs around €67. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €60. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (200 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 299 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

Power comes from a removable battery. When it runs flat, you simply insert a charged one and keep working without a charging break. A separate charger is used for charging.

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.