Oval electric gripster 260 kg with USB charging

Overview

Oval electric gripster 260 kg with USB charging: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 260 kg, and it costs around €80. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (260 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 325 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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 and glass.