Electric gripster 90 kg with USB-C and 2,000 mAh battery

Overview

Electric gripster 90 kg with USB-C and 2,000 mAh battery: an electric vacuum lifter with a narrow, rectangular suction pad. For around €79, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 90 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 is priced below the median of €95. At 90 kg, its load capacity is 10 kg below the typical value for this design (100 kg). That works out at 114 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. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. Battery capacity is 2,000 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, glass and natural stone.