Rubi mini battery vacuum lifter, 70 kg

Overview

Rubi mini battery vacuum lifter, 70 kg: an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 70 kg, and it costs around €34. The Rubi brand comes from Spain, and the tool is made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 70 kg, its load capacity is 190 kg below the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 206 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

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.