Electric gripster 29.9 kg with LED indicator for tiles

Overview

Electric gripster 29.9 kg with LED indicator for tiles: an electric vacuum lifter with a narrow, rectangular suction pad. For around €295, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 30 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 51 narrow vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 30 kg, its load capacity is 70 kg below the typical value for this design (100 kg). That works out at 10 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 148 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding.

Seal and applications

The seal is made of foam. It adapts to grooves, textures and slight unevenness, but wears faster than rubber and should be available as a spare part. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles.