Oval electric gripster with gauge, 220 kg, 1,500 mAh

Overview

Oval electric gripster with gauge, 220 kg, 1,500 mAh: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad. For around €85, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 220 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

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 259 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

Power comes from a removable battery. When it runs flat, you simply insert a charged one and keep working without a charging break. A separate charger is used for charging. Battery capacity is 1,500 mAh.

Seal and applications

The seal is made of foam. It adapts to grooves, textures and slight unevenness, but wears faster than rubber and should be available as a spare part. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles, glass and natural stone.