Electric gripster 300 kg with automatic re-pump

Overview

Electric gripster 300 kg with automatic re-pump: an electric gripster with a narrow, rectangular suction pad. For around €98, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 300 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 51 narrow gripsters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €95. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 200 kg above the typical value for this design (100 kg). That works out at 306 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 148 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

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 glass and tiles.