Pistol Grip Suction Cup – 2-3/4 in. Cup, One-hand Pistol Grip
Pistol Grip Suction Cup – 2-3/4 in. Cup, One-hand Pistol Grip
The RTC Pistol Grip Suction Cup is a one-hand vacuum lifting cup with a 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) pad and a pistol-grip lever, rated by RTC for up to 33 lb (15 kg).
The pistol grip is the point: the cup is set and pumped down with the same hand that carries it, leaving the other hand free to guide a tile into place. Like every vacuum cup it needs a smooth, clean, non-porous face to seal against.
Key Features
- 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) cup
- Up to 33 lb (15 kg), as published by RTC for this model
- One-hand pistol-grip operation
- Seals on smooth, non-porous surfaces such as glazed tile and polished stone
Who Is This For?
Tile setters positioning and lifting individual tiles, and anyone who needs a spare hand while placing them. Larger or heavier pieces need a cup with a bigger pad and a higher published rating.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will the RTC pistol grip cup lift?
RTC publishes up to 33 lb (15 kg) for this model, on a 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) cup.
What if the piece is heavier than 33 lb?
Use a larger cup with its own published rating rather than doubling up on a small one — the A. Bottini Plastic Suction Cup covers 40 lb on a 5 in. pad, and the Wood's Powr-Grip 8 in. flat vacuum cup is rated at 125 lb.
Will it hold on textured or unpolished tile?
A vacuum cup needs a smooth, non-porous surface to seal. Textured, honed-porous, riven or structured faces leak, and the cup will release without warning.
Is the published cup diameter 2-3/4 in. or 3 in.?
RTC's specification block states 2-3/4 in. (70 mm). The page heading on the same URL says 3 in., which the manufacturer has not reconciled; the specification block is the figure used here.