Manual vacuum lifter 203 mm with gauge, 250 kg

Overview

Manual vacuum lifter 203 mm with gauge, 250 kg: a manual gripster with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €42, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 250 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 250 kg, its load capacity is 50 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 595 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 tiles, glass and natural stone.