XIIW battery gripster 240 kg with automatic pressure control

Overview

With the XIIW battery gripster 240 kg with automatic pressure control you get an electric gripster with an oval suction pad. Rated at 240 kg, it sells for around €100.

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 240 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 341 kg.

Drive and operation

Battery capacity is 1,500 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, large-format tiles, glass, natural stone and pavers and patio slabs.