Oval electric vacuum lifter 220 kg, 2,000 mAh, USB-C

Overview

Oval electric vacuum lifter 220 kg, 2,000 mAh, USB-C: an electric vacuum gripper with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 220 kg, and it costs around €128. 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 ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 220 kg, its load capacity is 40 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 172 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. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. Battery capacity is 2,000 mAh. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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 natural stone, tiles and glass.