Rubi Octo-Kong Energy battery gripster 220 mm (digital)

Overview

The Rubi Octo-Kong Energy battery gripster 220 mm (digital) is an electric vacuum lifter with a round suction pad (Ø 220 mm). Rated at 150 kg, it sells for around €103. The Rubi brand comes from Spain.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 150 kg, its load capacity is 50 kg below the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 146 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. Battery capacity is 2,000 mAh. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge. If the vacuum drops, the tool automatically pumps back up.

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 large-format tiles.