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Best Lifting Suction Cups

Updated October 2018
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Bottom Line
Pros
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Best of the Best
DAMO
8" Vacuum Suction Cup
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Bottom Line

Intended for lifting glass and granite, this single suction cup lifter has a capacity to lift 125 pounds and features an indicator line that warns you if vacuum is lost.

Pros

Load capacity of 125 pounds. Includes carrying case. Good for lifting glass and granite. Attaches quickly to smooth, flat, nonporous surfaces. Red-line indicator warns of vacuum loss. Release valve lever. Use between temperatures of 10 degrees and 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cons

The vacuum loss indicator may not be reliable at elevations higher than 5,000'.

Best Bang for the Buck
Qadira
Premium Quality Heavy Duty Aluminum Suction Cup Plate Double Handle Professional Glass Puller/Lifter/Gripper
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With a heavy duty aluminum body, this double suction cup lifts up to 220 pounds in level and 200 pounds in vertical.

Pros

Aluminum body and plastic handle. 7mm thick suction pads. Lifting load capacity of 220 pounds in level; 200 pounds in vertical. Measures 13" x 4.8" x 4.5". Intended for lifting and handling glass, sheet metal and plane surface materials. Operation requires experience using heavy duty suction cups. Easy to use and secure. No leaks.

Cons

While the tool itself is very strong, the plastic tabs can break.

COSMOS
Heavy Duty Aluminum Double Handle (2 cup) suction cup plate/pad
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Pull dents or move awkward, bulky sheets with this double suction cup. It can lift up to 250 pounds in level and 210 in vertical.

Pros

Works for pulling dents or lifting flat, non-porous surfaces. 2 flip-down tabs. Maximum lifting capacity is 250 in level and 210 in vertical. Bar-style handle accommodates for vertical and horizontal applications. Lightweight. Reliable.

Cons

Will not work on wood grain surfaces. During cold spells, the cups must be warmed to function properly.

IMT
Vacuum Suction Cup Glass Lifter 4.5"
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Bottom Line

With a 4.5" suction cup, this lifter is best suited for dent pulling and lifting tile.

Pros

4.5" diameter suction cup. Good for auto dent repair, glass and tile lifting. Maximum horizontal capacity is 130 pounds; vertical suction is 110 pounds. Made with a quick-release handle/spring-loaded locking system. Easy to reposition. Sticks to clean, non-porous surfaces. Durable shell. Extra strength rubber seal won't scratch paint.

Cons

May not work well with dents that are not mostly flat.

IMT
9" Vacuum Concave Suction Cup Glass Lifter
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Bottom Line

If you need a lifter that can handle concave surfaces, this model from IMT is your pick.

Pros

9" diameter. Concave suction cup designed specially for lifting curved surfaces, like auto windshields. Maximum horizontal lifting capacity of 175 pounds. Vacuum seal loss indicator. Increase vacuum pressure without removing from the glass. Release valve.

Cons

Be sure to keep the suction cup very clean for best results.

How we decided

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  • 17 Models Considered
  • 6 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 143 Consumers Consulted
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    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

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    Qadira

    Premium Quality Heavy Duty Aluminum Suction Cup Plate Double Handle Professional Glass Puller/Lifter/Gripper

    Qadira

    Premium Quality Heavy Duty Aluminum Suction Cup Plate Double Handle Professional Glass Puller/Lifter/Gripper

    With a heavy duty aluminum body, this double suction cup lifts up to 220 pounds in level and 200 pounds in vertical.

    $13
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    COSMOS

    Heavy Duty Aluminum Double Handle (2 cup) suction cup plate/pad

    COSMOS

    Heavy Duty Aluminum Double Handle (2 cup) suction cup plate/pad

    Pull dents or move awkward, bulky sheets with this double suction cup. It can lift up to 250 pounds in level and 210 in vertical.

    $7
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    DAMO

    8" Vacuum Suction Cup

    DAMO

    8" Vacuum Suction Cup

    Intended for lifting glass and granite, this single suction cup lifter has a capacity to lift 125 pounds and features an indicator line that warns you if vacuum is lost.

    $45
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    IMT

    Vacuum Suction Cup Glass Lifter 4.5"

    IMT

    Vacuum Suction Cup Glass Lifter 4.5"

    With a 4.5" suction cup, this lifter is best suited for dent pulling and lifting tile.

    $13
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    IMT

    9" Vacuum Concave Suction Cup Glass Lifter

    IMT

    9" Vacuum Concave Suction Cup Glass Lifter

    If you need a lifter that can handle concave surfaces, this model from IMT is your pick.

    $62

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