Electric gripster 203 mm with LCD display, 3,000 mAh

Overview

Electric gripster 203 mm with LCD display, 3,000 mAh: an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 270 kg, it sells for around €57. 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 below the median of €60. At 270 kg, its load capacity is 70 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 474 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. A separate charger is used for charging. Battery capacity is 3,000 mAh. 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, natural stone and glass.