Oval electric vacuum lifter 200 kg, 1,800 mAh

Overview

Oval electric vacuum lifter 200 kg, 1,800 mAh: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. For around €37, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 200 kg. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many gripsters made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 200 kg, its load capacity is 60 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 541 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 glass and tiles.