Electric gripster 90 kg with digital display, 4,000 mAh

Overview

Electric gripster 90 kg with digital display, 4,000 mAh: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. For around €69, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 90 kg. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €71. At 90 kg, its load capacity is 170 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 130 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. Battery capacity is 4,000 mAh. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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, large-format tiles, glass and natural stone.