Manual pump 8-inch gripster, set of 2 with gauge, 300 kg

Overview

Manual pump 8-inch gripster, set of 2 with gauge, 300 kg: a manual vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €53, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 300 kg. The set contains 2 lifters, which works out at around €26 each. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 100 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 1,154 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The vacuum is created by hand with a plunger pump. There is no battery, so the tool is always ready to use. A gauge shows the vacuum level.

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 glass, tiles, natural stone and windows.