Kobalt 8-inch (203 mm) battery gripster, 150 kg

Overview

The Kobalt 8-inch (203 mm) battery gripster, 150 kg is an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Rated at 150 kg, it sells for around €86. The Kobalt brand comes from the USA, and the tool is made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 150 kg, its load capacity is 50 kg below the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 174 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on standard batteries that you can buy anywhere. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop.

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.