Tile vibrator with 250 mm suction cup for Makita 18 V

Overview

Tile vibrator with 250 mm suction cup for Makita 18 V: an electric gripster with an oval suction pad. Rated at 250 kg, it sells for around €77. It is sold without a brand name of its own, like many vacuum grippers made in China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum lifters in this comparison, it is priced slightly above the median of €71. Its load capacity matches the typical value for this design (260 kg) almost exactly. That works out at 325 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

Power comes from a removable battery. When it runs flat, you simply insert a charged one and keep working without a charging break. The battery comes from a power tool battery system and also fits other tools on that platform. LEDs signal whether the vacuum is holding.

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. It also has a vibration function for bedding tiles into the adhesive. According to the data sheet it is suitable for tiles and large-format tiles.