Electric vacuum gripper 300 kg, USB rechargeable

Overview

Electric vacuum gripper 300 kg, USB rechargeable: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad (240 x 160 mm). Rated at 300 kg, it sells for around €79. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 40 kg above the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 380 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.

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.