Oval electric gripster with LED indicator, 200 kg, 3,000 mAh

Overview

Oval electric gripster with LED indicator, 200 kg, 3,000 mAh: an electric vacuum gripper with an oval suction pad. Rated at 200 kg, it sells for around €85. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum lifters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. At 200 kg, its load capacity is 60 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 235 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

Battery capacity is 3,000 mAh. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

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 flooring.