JUYLTOOL tile vibrator with 25 cm suction cup for Makita 18 V

Overview

With the JUYLTOOL tile vibrator with 25 cm suction cup for Makita 18 V you get an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. Rated at 220 kg, it sells for around €94. The JUYLTOOL brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 220 kg, its load capacity is 40 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 234 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

A swappable battery powers the pump. With a second battery you can keep working without interruption. The battery comes from a power tool battery system and also fits other tools on that platform. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding.

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. It also has a vibration function for bedding tiles into the adhesive. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles and large-format tiles.