Werkmax Plattini Digital battery gripster, 120 kg, in carry case

Overview

With the Werkmax Plattini Digital battery gripster, 120 kg, in carry case you get an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad. Its stated load capacity is 120 kg, and it costs around €179. The Werkmax brand comes from Germany.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round gripsters in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 120 kg, its load capacity is 80 kg below the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 67 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The battery is built in. That saves weight and cost, but means a charging break when it runs flat. 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, large-format tiles, glass, natural stone and pavers and patio slabs.