Oval electric vacuum gripper 260 kg, 1,800 mAh, digital display

Overview

Oval electric vacuum gripper 260 kg, 1,800 mAh, digital display: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad. For around €70, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 260 kg. No brand name is given; the tool comes from Chinese series production.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €71. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (260 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 371 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. Battery capacity is 1,800 mAh. 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 natural stone, tiles and glass.