YEARTOP 3-in-1 vacuum gripper with vibration for Makita battery, 500 kg

Overview

The YEARTOP 3-in-1 vacuum gripper with vibration for Makita battery, 500 kg is an electric vacuum lifter with an oval suction pad. For around €249, the manufacturer quotes a load capacity of 500 kg. The YEARTOP brand comes from China.

Price and load capacity compared

Among the 265 oval vacuum grippers in this comparison, it ranks in the most expensive quarter. At 500 kg, its load capacity is 240 kg above the typical value for this design (260 kg). That works out at 201 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. A digital display shows the vacuum level and battery charge.

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 flooring.