Cleaning Machines and Vacuum Cleaners Powered by the Metabo CAS Multi-Brand Battery System
For years, the cleaning industry has faced the same recurring challenges: the demand for maximum flexibility, powerful performance, and high efficiency in everyday use. Corded machines limit mobility, while the variety of incompatible battery systems from different manufacturers drives up costs and creates unnecessary complexity.
This is where the Metabo CAS battery system comes in, a cross-brand battery alliance setting new standards in professional cleaning. Whether it’s industrial vacuums, backpack vacuums, or other cordless cleaning machines, CAS transforms a mix of isolated solutions into one unified, high-performance system.
Metabo CAS battery system: explanation and application in professional cleaning
The Cordless Alliance System (CAS) is an open battery system initiated by Metabo, which now includes over 45 well-known brands. It is based on the innovative LiHD battery packs from Metabo. The big advantage: all batteries and chargers in this alliance are 100% compatible.
- Over 450 devices from a wide range of industries can be used with CAS.
- One battery works with different manufacturers and device types.
- This creates a system that protects investments and significantly reduces usage costs.
In the cleaning industry in particular, this means that one battery can power both a Cleanfix industrial vacuum cleaner and a CAS battery-powered device from another manufacturer. Cable clutter and manufacturer-specific isolated solutions are now a thing of the past.
CAS brand world: One battery, many brands, complete freedom
Maximum flexibility, lower investment costs, and significantly simplified handling in everyday use. Instead of having to keep different batteries and chargers for each brand, a single CAS battery is sufficient for your entire machine portfolio. Whether cleaning equipment, power tools, or special machines, the CAS brands cover almost every area of application. Thanks to close cooperation, users benefit not only from a huge selection of devices, but also from innovative technology that is constantly being further developed.
Tips for successful use
- Keep enough batteries in circulation to ensure nonstop operation.
- Optimize charging cycles: Replace batteries in good time before they are completely discharged.
- Train employees: Proper handling significantly extends service life.
- Choose a service partner: Manufacturers such as Cleanfix offer advice, spare parts, and fast support.
- Prioritize compatible devices: When making new purchases, consciously choose CAS.
Advantages of the Metabo CAS multi-brand battery system at a glance
Cross-manufacturer compatibility
One battery for all brands: With CAS, a single battery is sufficient for over 450 machine models from more than 45 manufacturers. This saves costs, reduces cable clutter, and creates order in everyday work, whether on the construction site, in the workshop, or in building cleaning.
Cost savings and efficiency
Fewer batteries, fewer chargers, less effort. CAS not only reduces investment costs, but also operating and logistics costs. Companies benefit from a uniform fleet strategy and simplified training for employees.
Full power without compromise
CAS batteries deliver up to 2,000 watts of power and are in no way inferior to corded tools. Thanks to LiHD technology, machines work reliably and at maximum power even under high loads.
Maximum runtime with fast-charging technology
The intelligent battery management technology ensures a long service life, short charging times, and high cycle stability. This keeps machines powerful and ready for use in professional continuous operation.
Sustainability and resource conservation
CAS reduces electronic waste and avoids the purchase of redundant systems. The modular design supports the circular economy and makes an active contribution to the green transformation in the construction trade, industry, and cleaning technology.
Cleanfix and Metabo Cordless Alliance System: A strong partnership
Cleanfix Reinigungssysteme AG, a Swiss manufacturer of high-quality cleaning machines, is setting new standards in professional cleaning with the integration of the Metabo Cordless Alliance System (CAS). The partnership combines Swiss innovation with international battery technology and takes Cleanfix machines to a new level in terms of flexibility, mobility, and cost-effectiveness.
Practical examples from the cleaning industry
- Scrubber-dryers: These machines are indispensable for thorough floor cleaning of large areas, such as in shopping centers, airports, or production halls. Powered by CAS batteries, they operate cordlessly and efficiently and allow for quick machine changes without additional chargers.
- Industrial vacuum cleaners and commercial vacuum cleaners: Thanks to CAS technology, these devices operate cordlessly, flexibly, and without any loss of performance. Ideal for facility management companies that have to cover large areas every day in office buildings, schools, or clinics.
- Backpack vacuum cleaners: Particularly practical for confined spaces, stairwells, or public transport. With CAS-compatible batteries, the same energy storage devices can also be used for other devices.
- Battery-powered sweepers: Ideal for large areas in parking garages, warehouses, or entrance areas. With CAS, there is no need to operate different chargers.
Thanks to CAS, there is no need for different battery systems. Cleaning staff benefit from a significant reduction in workload and greater efficiency in their daily work.
Cleaning equipment and vacuum cleaners with Metabo CAS battery system at a glance
Comparison: Traditional Systems vs. CAS Battery System
| Criterion | Traditional Systems | CAS Battery System |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | Manufacturer-specific | Cross-brand compatibility (45+ brands) |
| Cost | High investment due to multiple battery types | Savings through one unified system |
| Flexibility | Limited – batteries fit only select devices | Fully interchangeable across machines and brands |
| Sustainability | Requires many separate batteries | Fewer batteries needed, longer lifespan |
| Workplace Safety | Cables create tripping hazards | Cordless – improved safety and mobility |
| Future Security | Dependent on one manufacturer’s system | Broad, growing alliance ensures long-term compatibility |
Sustainability through the Cordless Alliance System in professional cleaning
An often underestimated advantage of the Metabo CAS cordless system is its contribution to sustainability. Environmental friendliness is becoming increasingly important in professional building cleaning, as many clients now explicitly demand green services.
Environmental benefits of CAS
- Longer service life: Robust LiHD batteries are particularly cycle-resistant, produce less electronic waste, and reduce the need for replacement batteries.
- Optimized logistics: A universal battery system for all machines minimizes transport routes, storage, and energy consumption.
With CAS, cleaning companies can demonstrate their ecological responsibility and at the same time position themselves as a sustainable partner in the competitive market.
Cost-effectiveness: How the Metabo CAS multi-brand battery system optimizes the cost structure
A key advantage of the Metabo CAS system is the cost reduction through standardization. Companies no longer need to invest in different battery and charger systems, but can operate their entire machine fleet with a uniform system.
This means:
- Lower acquisition costs due to fewer batteries and chargers.
- Reduced operating costs thanks to simplified maintenance and spare parts management.
- More efficient logistics through a standardized fleet strategy and less training effort.
CAS not only optimizes investments, but also ensures a sustainable reduction in overall costs in professional use in the long term.
| Use Case | Before CAS (Different Systems) | With CAS (Standardization) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Cleaning | Different batteries and chargers, high storage costs | Unified battery system for all devices | Lower investment costs, reduced capital tie-up |
| Construction Company | Multiple spare batteries and chargers, extensive training required | One system for all brands | Less spare parts inventory, simplified staff training |
| Facility Management | Various chargers and battery types, high transport effort | Standardized fleet strategy | Reduced logistics costs, more efficient deployment planning |
| Sanitation Services | Employees carry multiple batteries for different devices | One battery set fits all machines | Less weight, lower costs, improved employee satisfaction |
Cleanfix and Metabo CAS: A win for the cleaning industry
The combination of Cleanfix cleaning machines and the Metabo CAS battery system creates measurable advantages: greater efficiency, increased safety, improved sustainability, and lower costs. For service providers in the building cleaning sector, this means clear differentiation in the market and an investment in the future.
Metabo CAS cleaning equipment in practical use
Discover how powerful, flexible, and efficient Cleanfix cleaning machines with Metabo CAS battery technology are in practice. In our application videos, we show real-life scenarios from the professional cleaning industry, from maintenance cleaning to building care, completely without cables.
FAQ – Frequently asked questions about the Metabo CAS battery system
The CAS Alliance manufacturer list reads like a who's who of the professional equipment world. It covers a wide range of applications, from construction, cleaning, and metalworking to plumbing, gardening, and electrical engineering, as well as special solutions for industry and trade.
Thanks to this cooperation, the CAS battery system is one of the most comprehensive and flexible battery platforms worldwide.
A current overview of Metabo partners can be found here:
- Inventory: Which cleaning devices are currently in use?
- Determine requirements: Which devices can be replaced with CAS-compatible alternatives?
- Pilot phase: Initial use of cordless industrial vacuum cleaners and backpack devices.
- Integration: Gradual conversion of the entire equipment fleet.
- Long-term strategy: Establish centralized battery management, monitor charging cycles, and establish sustainable procurement strategies.
- Analysis phase: Check which devices in the inventory can be replaced or supplemented by CAS.
- Budget planning: Calculate potential savings. How many chargers and batteries can be saved?
- Employee training: Ensure that cleaning staff handle the batteries correctly.
- Implementation: Start in pilot areas first, gather experience, then roll out on a large scale.
- Monitoring: Regularly check battery life, device utilization, and efficiency gains.
- More application possibilities with just one battery
- Cross-brand device fleet without system disruption
- Future-proof investment through continuous growth
- Industry-specific special solutions with a shared energy source
- Building cleaning over large areas: A team uses various CAS devices such as cordless vacuum cleaners, a hand-held sweeper, and a sprayer, all powered by the same batteries. No cables, no interruptions.
- Mobile workshop or service vehicle: All power tools in the vehicle use the same charging system. This reduces charging equipment to a minimum and saves weight, space, and energy.
- Special cleaning in sensitive areas: CAS battery-powered devices do not cause flying sparks or trip hazards, making them ideal for laboratories, clinics, or industrial facilities with sensitive infrastructure.
CAS as a contribution to the circular economy:
- Reduction of electronic waste
- Fewer production resources required thanks to battery sharing
- Longer service life thanks to modular design