Woods Powr-Grip manual pump 8-inch vacuum gripper with metal handle

Overview

The Woods Powr-Grip manual pump 8-inch vacuum gripper with metal handle is a manual vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €134, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 57 kg. The Woods Powr-Grip brand comes from the USA.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 57 kg, its load capacity is 143 kg below the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 43 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 kg.

Drive and operation

The vacuum is created by hand with a plunger pump. There is no battery, so the tool is always ready to use. A red mark on the plunger shows when you need to pump again.

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 glass.