Electric gripster AF with automatic re-pumping

Overview

Electric gripster AF with automatic re-pumping: an electric gripster with a round suction pad. Rated at 200 kg, it sells for around €339. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum grippers made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (200 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 59 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

Seal and applications

The sealing lip is rubber. On smooth surfaces such as glass, polished tiles and stone it seals very tightly and lasts a long time; on rough or textured surfaces it is at a disadvantage. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, large-format tiles, glass and natural stone.