XIIW electric 8-inch gripster, 300 kg, with 2 batteries

Overview

XIIW electric 8-inch gripster, 300 kg, with 2 batteries: an electric vacuum gripper with a round suction pad (Ø 203 mm). For around €32, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 300 kg. The XIIW brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 200 round vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the cheapest quarter. At 300 kg, its load capacity is 100 kg above the typical value for this design (200 kg). That works out at 938 kg of capacity per €100 spent; the median is 347 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. 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 glass, tiles, metal and natural stone.