Pistol Grip Suction Cup
Pistol Grip Suction Cup
The RTC Pistol Grip Suction Cup in its XL designation is a hand-held vacuum lifting cup with a pistol-grip lever, used to lift and position tile by hand.
It sits outside RTC's current published range. The catalogue RTC publishes today runs a single 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) cup rated up to 33 lb (15 kg) and a twin-cup model with its own rating, and this part number matches neither, so no cup diameter and no lift rating are stated on this page.
Key Features
- Hand-held pistol-grip vacuum cup for lifting and positioning tile
- Seals on smooth, non-porous surfaces such as glazed tile and polished stone
- Cup diameter and lift rating are not published by the manufacturer for this part number
Who Is This For?
Tile setters who already run this cup and want a replacement. Anyone choosing a lifting cup on a stated capacity should buy a model whose rating the manufacturer publishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pistol grip cup has a published lift rating?
RTC publishes up to 33 lb (15 kg) on a 2-3/4 in. (70 mm) cup for its single-cup Pistol Grip Suction Cup. Where a stated capacity matters, choose a cup whose manufacturer publishes a rating for that exact model.
What is a suction cup like this used for?
Setting, lifting and positioning individual tiles by hand, and pulling a tile back up while the mortar is still workable. It is a positioning tool, not a rigging or hoisting device.
What surfaces will a vacuum cup hold on?
Smooth, clean, non-porous faces such as glazed tile and polished stone. Textured, structured or porous surfaces leak and the cup can release without warning.
What should I use for a heavier lift?
A cup with a larger pad and a published rating — the A. Bottini Plastic Suction Cup at 5 in. and 40 lb, or the Wood's Powr-Grip 8 in. flat vacuum cup at 125 lb.