Electric vacuum lifter 26 x 9 cm with digital display, 300 kg

Overview

Electric vacuum lifter 26 x 9 cm with digital display, 300 kg: an electric gripster with a narrow, rectangular suction pad (260 x 90 mm). Rated at 300 kg, it sells for around €70. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 51 narrow vacuum lifters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 200 kg above the typical value for this design (100 kg). That works out at 429 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 148 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. 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 glass, tiles and windows.