QEP Xtreme 75024 electric 8-inch gripster, 120 kg

Overview

The QEP Xtreme 75024 electric 8-inch gripster, 120 kg is an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). Its stated load capacity is 120 kg, and it costs around €55. The QEP brand comes from the USA, and the tool is made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it is priced below the median of €60. At 120 kg, its load capacity is 80 kg below the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 218 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The pump runs on a built-in battery: compact and affordable, but the tool has to pause to recharge. It charges via USB-C, so with the same cable and charger as your phone or laptop. 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 tiles and glass.