GRABO’s technology and technical specifications

Nemo GRABO innovators work with a huge variety of unique technological patents. To lead the market, our team ensures our products offer cutting-edge convenience, power and accessibility. Below, we will take a detailed glance at some leading technical capabilities of our most popular tools, lines and other services.

1. Adhesion to Rough Surfaces

GRABO suction cup technology offers incredible adhesion to awkward, often unmanageable surfaces. Traditionally, standardised suction cups require clean, flat surfaces for perfect adhesion and hold. For example, airtight panels and glass panes usually fulfil such a brief. GRABO technology, meanwhile, offers incredible suction and lifting power on etched, rough and otherwise irregular surfaces.
GRABO tools can adhere to a high level of roughness, with a general amplitude of around 2.5 mm, or 0.1 inches, allowance. Therefore, our tools can work with the vast majority of patterned surfaces such as tiles and various construction standards. Of course, each case will vary and will depend on the exact geometry of roughness on any given surface.
However, GRABO’s commitment to adhesion means you can effectively pick up more than a clean panel or two. Why restrict matters?

2. Download Spec sheets:

Nemo GRABO - Spec sheet
GRABO PRO-Lifter 20 - Spec sheet
GRABO H - Spec sheet
Spec sheet Comparison

GRABO components

Your GRABO includes the following main components:
Battery Charging
  1. Connect your battery charger to a socket or outlet.
  2. Connect the charger to your battery, and switch it on at the socket.
  3. A red light on your charger’s LED indicates the battery is charging. This will turn green once your battery is completely charged.

It’s essential to keep a close eye on your battery charge. Do make sure only to use the battery charger provided for your specific GRABO electric lifter. Using alternative chargers may damage your equipment.

Replacing the Rubber Foam Seal

Occasionally, you should replace the rubber foam seals on your GRABO Nemo power tools. Your tool’s double foam seal is designed to withstand incredible friction. It offers unbeatable adhesion to even the most porous or difficult surfaces. Your seals should last around 3,000 uses.

You must make sure to check your seals regularly if using your tools intensively.

  1. Disconnect your power tool from the mains supply.
  2. Carefully remove the rubber seal, if damaged or worn, by gently pulling it away from the base of the vacuum cup. To achieve this, you will likely need a flat screwdriver or similar implement.
  3. Do NOT pull on the black foam itself; doing so may cause tearing.
  4. Once removed, dispose of the old seal and carefully press your new seal into place. It should be a snug fit.

Lifting force under different conditions

<strong>Perpendicular Hold</strong> <b>Parallel Hold</b> <b>P/P Ratio</b>
<strong>Glass</strong> 170kg (375lbs) 120kg (265lbs) 0.7
<strong>Metal</strong> 110kg (242lbs 110kg (242lbs) 1_number
<strong>Plastic</strong> 100kg (220lbs) 100kg (220lbs) 1_number
<strong>Wood</strong> 100kg (220lbs) 65kg (143lbs) 0.65
<b>Ceramic Tile</b> 170kg (375lbs) 120kg (265lbs) 0.7
<b>Rough Concrete</b> 80kg (176lbs) 80kg (176lbs) 1_number
<strong>Drywall</strong> 75kg (165lbs) 65kg (143lbs) 0.87
<b>Rough Slate</b> 80kg (176lbs) 80kg (176lbs) 1_number
Pressure to perpendicular lifting force conversion
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<strong>Pressure (bar)</strong> <strong>Max perpendicular holding force</strong>
-0.8 170 kgf/ 374 lbsf
-0.6 128 kgf / 281 lbsf
-0.4 85 kgf / 187 lbsf
-0.2 43 kgf / 94 lbsf
-0.1 21 kgf / 47 lbsf

Nemo GRABO Specifications

Specifications:

Model/SKU NEMO GRABO / NG-2B-FB
Battery 14.8VDC 2600mAh Li-ion
Rated Power 16W
Charger Input Voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Battery Charging Time ~2hrs
Non-Stop Running Time (Full Charge) 1.5hrs
Running Cycles (On Full Charge) 900 ON-OFF cycles of 10 seconds
Stand-by Mode (Charge Hold) 30 days
Pump Service Life 100000+ ON-OFF cycles / 800+ hrs continuous
Rated Air Flow 0.7cfm (20 L/min)
Maximum Vacuum Rate 11.6Psi (0.8 Bar, 80 kPa)
Maximum Lifting Capacity 375Lbs (170 kg)
L x W x H 11.67 x 7.12 x 4.76” (297 x 181 x 121 mm)
Net Weight (With Battery) 3.3Lbs (1.6 kg)
Working Temperature 32°F~140°F ( 0°~60 °C )
Applicable Surface Type Peak/valley heights less than 0.1” (3mm),
arc less than 5°

Lifting Capacity:

Max Lifting Force
This table provides a rough estimation of the max perpendicular adhesion force and max parallel adhesion force on different materials. These values may vary depending on material and surface conditions.
Perpendicular Hold Parallel Hold
Glass 375Lbs ( 170 kg ) 265Lbs ( 120 kg )
Ceramic Tiles 375Lbs ( 170 kg ) 265Lbs ( 120 kg )
Metal 242Lbs ( 110 kg ) 242Lbs ( 110 kg )
Plastic 220Lbs ( 100 kg ) 220Lbs ( 100 kg )
Wood 220Lbs ( 100 kg ) 143Lbs ( 65 kg )
Rough Slate 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 176Lbs ( 80 kg )
Rough Concrete 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 176Lbs ( 80 kg )
Dry Wall 165Lbs ( 75 kg ) 143Lbs ( 65 kg )

GRABO PRO-Lifter 20 Specifications

Specifications:

Model/SKU GRABO PRO-LIFTER 20 / GP-1Li-FB
Battery 14.8VDC 2600mAh Li-ion
Rated Power 16W
Charger Input Voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Battery Charging Time ~2hrs
Non-Stop Running Time (Full Charge) 1.5hrs
Running Cycles (On Full Charge) 900 ON-OFF cycles of 10 seconds
Stand-by Mode (Charge Hold) 30 days
Pump Service Life 100000+ ON-OFF cycles / 800+ hrs continuous
Rated Air Flow 0.7cfm (20 L/min)
Maximum Vacuum Rate 11.6Psi (0.8 Bar, 80 kPa)
Maximum Lifting Capacity 375Lbs (170 kg)
L x W x H 11.77 x 7.22 x 4.76” (300 x 184 x 121 mm)
Net Weight (With Battery) 3.2Lbs ( 1.5 kg )
Working Temperature 32°F~140°F ( 0°~60 °C )
Applicable Surface Type Peak/valley heights less than 0.1” (3mm),
arc less than 5°
Additional Features Pump stops automatically at maximum vacuum
rate ( 11.6Psi / 0.8 Bar )

Lifting Capacity:

Max Lifting Force

perpendicular_adesion

perpendicular_hold_content parallel_hold_content
Glass 375Lbs ( 170 kg ) 265Lbs ( 120 kg )
Ceramic Tiles 375Lbs ( 170 kg ) 265Lbs ( 120 kg )
Metal 242Lbs ( 110 kg ) 242Lbs ( 110 kg )
Plastic 220Lbs ( 100 kg ) 220Lbs ( 100 kg )
Wood 220Lbs ( 100 kg ) 143Lbs ( 65 kg )
Rough Slate 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 176Lbs ( 80 kg )
Rough Concrete 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 176Lbs ( 80 kg )
Dry Wall 165Lbs ( 75 kg ) 143Lbs ( 65 kg )

GRABO H Specifications

Specifications:

Model/SKU GRABO H / NGH-1B
Battery 11.1VDC 2000mAh Li-ion
Rated Power 16W
Charger Input Voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Battery Charging Time ~2hrs
Non-Stop Running Time (Full Charge) 1hrs
Running Cycles (On Full Charge) 340 ON-OFF cycles of 10 seconds
Stand-by Mode (Charge Hold) 25 days
Pump Service Life 100000+ ON-OFF cycles / 800+ hrs continuous
Rated Air Flow 0.5cfm ( 15 L/min )
Maximum Vacuum Rate 11.6Psi (0.8 Bar, 80 kPa)
Maximum Lifting Capacity 330Lbs ( 150 kg )
L x W x H 11.67 x 7.12 x 4.76” ( 297 x 181 x 121 mm )
Net Weight (With Battery) 2.6Lbs ( 1.2kg )
Working Temperature 32°F~140°F ( 0°~60 °C )
Applicable Surface Type Peak/valley heights less than 0.1” (3mm),
arc less than 5°

Lifting Capacity:

Max Lifting Force

perpendicular_adesion

perpendicular_hold_content parallel_hold_content
Glass 330Lbs ( 150 kg ) 220Lbs ( 100 kg )
Ceramic Tiles 330Lbs ( 150 kg ) 220Lbs ( 100 kg )
Metal 242Lbs ( 110 kg ) 176Lbs ( 80 kg )
Plastic 220Lbs ( 100 kg ) 176Lbs ( 80 kg )
Wood 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 132Lbs ( 60 kg )
Rough Slate 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 132Lbs ( 60 kg )
Rough Concrete 176Lbs ( 80 kg ) 132Lbs ( 60 kg )
Dry Wall 132Lbs (60 kg ) 88Lbs ( 40 kg )

GRABO Comparison Chart

Model NEMO GRABO GRABO PRO-LIFTER 20 GRABO H
FUNCTIONAL PARAMETERS
Battery 14.8VDC 2600mAh Li-ion 14.8VDC 2600mAh Li-ion 11.1VDC 2000mAh Li-ion
Rated Power 16 W
Charger Input Voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz
Battery Charging Time ~2hrs
Non-Stop Running Time (Full Charge) 90 Min 90 Min 60 Min
Running Cycles (ON-OFF Cycles of 10 Seconds On Full Charge) 900 900 340
Stand-by Mode (Charge Hold relates to battery, not to the pump) 30 Days 30 Days 25 Days
Pump Service Life (Charge Hold) 100000+ ON-OFF cycles / 800+ hrs continuous action
With Automatic OFF Switch No Yes No
Rated Air Flow 0.7cfm ( 20 L/min ) 0.7cfm ( 20 L/min ) 0.5cfm ( 15 L/min )
Maximum Vacuum Rate 11.6Psi ( 0.8 Bar, 80 kPa )
PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS
Maximum Lifting Capacity 375Lbs ( 170 kg ) 375Lbs ( 170 kg ) 330Lbs ( 150 kg )
L x W x H 11.67 x 7.12 x 4.76” (297 x 181 x 121 mm) 11.77 x 7.22 x 4.76” (300 x 184 x 121 mm) 11.67 x 7.12 x 4.76” ( 297 x 181 x 121 mm )
Net Weight (With Battery) 3.3Lbs ( 1.6 kg ) 3.2Lbs ( 1.5 kg ) 2.6Lbs ( 1.2 kg )
Working Temperature 32°F~140°F ( 0°~60 °C )
KIT
Gauge Type Mechanical With Protective Rubber Cover Smart Digital Pressure Sensor No Gauge
Number of Batteries 2 1 1
Charger Multi Socket Charger
Number of Seals 2 in Total 2 in Total 1 in Total
Warranty 1 Year Basic Warranty as outlined on WWW.GRABO.COM 1 Year Basic Warranty as outlined on WWW.GRABO.COM 6-MONTHS FOR GRABO H
Miscellaneous Use for all surface types, without automatic stop function, without display and electronic pressure gauge Use for all surface types, with automatic stop function at 11.6Psi, with digital display and electronic pressure gauge Use for all surface types, with smaller battery, without automatic stop function, without display and pressure gauge, without strap eyelets

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