What is the main advantage of rubber lifters compared to other lifting devices?

The main advantage of rubber lifters lies in their ability to effectively conform to and adhere to curved surfaces. This property makes them particularly useful for collecting latent prints from irregular or non-flat surfaces, where other lifting devices might struggle or fail to make adequate contact. The flexibility of rubber allows it to wrap around contours and crevices, ensuring that the lifter can capture the fine details of the print effectively.

Other lifting devices may not have this same level of adaptability, making rubber lifters a preferred choice in situations where the surface shape cannot be guaranteed to be flat or uniform. This versatility is crucial in forensic work, as it increases the likelihood of obtaining usable prints from a wider range of surfaces.