Electric gripster 90 kg with Type-C charging and carry case

Overview

Electric gripster 90 kg with Type-C charging and carry case: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad. For around €30, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 90 kg. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum grippers made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 90 kg, its load capacity is 170 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 300 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. 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.