Milz Werkzeuge DE
Guide · Practical use

Suction lifters in cold weather: what changes

Cold affects rubber, battery and vacuum pressure. This is how you can work safely even in winter.

Contents

  1. What cold does to rubber
  2. Battery in winter
  3. Before use
  4. Verdict

What cold does to rubber

At low temperatures, rubber becomes harder and more elastic. A hard pad adapts less well to the surface, which can lead to leaks.

In winter, work with a slightly larger safety margin and check the vacuum before lifting particularly carefully. A pad that sits well in summer may adhere less well in winter.

Battery in winter

Lithium batteries lose power in cold. The runtime drops, and the pump can re-pump less often. Keep the battery warm, for example in your jacket pocket, until you need it.

Only charge batteries that have become cold once they have warmed up to room temperature.

Before use

  • Bring the device and pad to temperature.
  • Surface free of ice and moisture.
  • Test pull before the actual lift.
  • Keep a spare battery ready.
  • Gloves that still provide a good grip.

    • Verdict

    With a little more reserve and attention, suction lifters also work reliably in winter. Manual devices are often more robust in cold weather because there is no battery to be affected.

    This guide is editorial and general. For safety questions the manufacturer datasheet applies.