{"product_id":"flex-vce22lmc2x18-akku-sicherheitssauger-2x18v","title":"\"VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\" Cordless Safety Vacuum Cleaner (2×18V)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCordless Battery Safety Vacuum Cleaner with 21 Liters and Dual-18V — FLEX VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the FLEX VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0? The FLEX VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is a cordless battery safety vacuum cleaner with 21 liters, 2×18V dual battery drive, 2,300 l\/min, and a 4-meter hose — specially optimized for operation with the FLEX Giraffe and extensive wall and ceiling work without cable restrictions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecordless battery safety vacuum cleaner FLEX VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is the flagship of the FLEX cordless vacuum family — and it is designed for a specific area of application that no other model covers in this form: cordless work with long sanding tools such as the FLEX Giraffe wall sander. The 2×18V dual battery system ensures a runtime of up to 52 minutes in Eco mode — and guarantees that the airflow never drops below 1,400 l\/min even in Eco mode. This is the result of targeted system optimization: the vacuum cleaner is configured to maintain the minimum extraction rate for dust-free sanding even when the battery level is low.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 21-liter tank volume, a 4-meter hose, and an unladen weight of 7.2 kg without battery, the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is dimensioned for extensive wall and ceiling applications. A full working day of sanding in a medium-sized room — sanding interior plaster, preparing wallpaper, working on ceiling surfaces — can be carried out completely without a power outlet with two charged 18V batteries. This makes it the right tool for renovation work in buildings without a heavy current connection, for outdoor work, and for cramped workshops with poor power outlet distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2×18V Dual Battery — guaranteed minimum performance even with decreasing charge level.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dual battery concept of the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is more than just an extended runtime. The electronics are designed to never let the airflow drop below 1,400 l\/min — regardless of the current charge status of the batteries. This is crucial for effective extraction: a vacuum cleaner that drops to 900 l\/min with half a battery no longer reliably extracts sanding dust. The VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 maintains the suction power at a professionally sufficient level until the last minute of use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e21 Liters and 4 Meter Hose — for long working distances and high reach.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 4-meter hose is the longest in the FLEX cordless vacuum cleaner range — and absolutely necessary when working with a Giraffe (wall sander with a 1.5–2 meter long telescopic arm). The vacuum cleaner stands on the floor, the hose leads to the tool on the wall or ceiling — without the 4-meter hose, this operation would not be possible. The 21-liter tank volume ensures that emptying is not required after every half of a room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter Class L certified — Safety Vacuum Cleaner Standard for Plaster, Drywall, and Renovation.\u003c\/strong\u003e As a Class L safety vacuum cleaner, the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is suitable for the safe collection of dust with an occupational exposure limit (AGW) of ≥1 mg\/m³. This includes gypsum plaster, drywall, dispersion paint abrasion, normal wood and mineral dusts, and sanding dust from wall and ceiling surfaces. For companies working in renovation and construction, Class L is the correct standard for these activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e For longer applications, start the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 with the largest available battery (8.0 Ah) — this will provide the longest runtime and most stable performance. Charge two batteries, use one, and keep one as a reserve. For Giraffe applications: position the vacuum cleaner on the floor directly under the wall to make optimal use of the 4-meter hose. Clean the filter at the end of each shift — fine plaster and renovation dust quickly clog HEPA filter fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2×18V Battery Technology in the VCE 22 L MC — Runtime, Minimum Performance and System Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2×18V system of the \u003cstrong\u003eVCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\u003c\/strong\u003e uses two FLEX 18V batteries that power the suction motor together. The runtime in Eco mode is up to 52 minutes — with an airflow that is guaranteed not to drop below 1,400 l\/min. Compared to single-battery devices like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-vc9lmc18rc-akku-kompaktsauger-fernbedienung-18v\"\u003eVC 9 L MC 18 RC\u003c\/a\u003e with 30 minutes of Eco runtime, this is a significant increase — and with a significantly larger tank and longer hose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull compatibility with the FLEX 18V ecosystem is given: all 18V FLEX batteries with 2.5 \/ 5.0 \/ 8.0 Ah work in the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0. Workshops that already use FLEX 18V tools — polishers, sanders, lights — can draw on the same battery pool. For the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0, two batteries are needed simultaneously; accordingly, the battery investment is higher than for single devices. This should be considered in the purchase decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe suction motor with 2,300 l\/min and 15,200 Pa is more powerful than smaller cordless vacuum cleaners, but below the mains-powered versions. This is the physical compromise of battery operation: mobility versus maximum mains power. For wall and ceiling work, for which the vacuum cleaner is designed, 2,300 l\/min and 1,400 l\/min minimum flow rate are more than sufficient — sanding dust is reliably captured without the suction power becoming a bottleneck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e21 Liters and 4 Meter Hose — the Cordless Vacuum for Wall, Ceiling, and Giraffe Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 21-liter tank volume of the \u003cstrong\u003eVCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is designed for daily use in wall and ceiling work. Sanding dust from plaster surfaces, wallpaper paste, filler residues, and paint abrasion quickly fills a vacuum cleaner tank. With 21 liters, one filling is enough for half a standard apartment — living room plus hallway, for example, or a medium-sized room completely. This minimizes emptying interruptions and maintains workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4-meter hose is the crucial equipment feature for Giraffe operation. A FLEX Giraffe has a telescopic arm of 1.4 to 2.0 meters in length. The vacuum cleaner stands on the floor, the hose connects the vacuum cleaner and the sanding head. Without a 4-meter hose length, the vacuum cleaner would have to be constantly carried upwards — an ergonomically strenuous and inefficient procedure. With 4 meters, the vacuum cleaner stands steadily on the floor while the sander works the entire wall or ceiling surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCordless operation has another, often overlooked advantage for wall and ceiling work: when working on ladders or scaffolding, a power cable is a potential fall and trip hazard. Anyone working on a 3-meter ladder with a Giraffe wall sander and having to manage a vacuum cleaner hose does not need an additional cable connection to the power grid, which lies taut on the floor and becomes a danger when climbing. The cordless system of the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 completely eliminates this danger — a safety argument that counts more in practice than on the data sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe weight of 7.2 kg without battery — about 9 kg with two 5 Ah batteries — is acceptable for a cordless 21-liter safety vacuum cleaner. The chassis with castors allows for smooth movement between room areas. Compared to the mains-powered \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-vce33lmc-sicherheitssauger-30l\"\u003eVCE 33 L MC 230\/CEE\u003c\/a\u003e with 14 kg, the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is noticeably handier, though without cordlessness not comparable to the 4.7 kg VC 6 L MC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFilter Class L in the Cordless Safety Vacuum Cleaner — Certification and Areas of Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a safety vacuum cleaner with filter class L, the \u003cstrong\u003eVCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\u003c\/strong\u003e is certified for dusts with an AGW ≥ 1 mg\/m³. This includes typical renovation dusts: gypsum plaster, lime cement, dispersion paints, light wood dust, and filler residues. For detailers in the automotive sector, this means: normal vehicle interior dust, road dust, textile fibers — all fully covered by Class L.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3,000 cm² filter surface of the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is designed for high dust intake. During intensive sanding operations — sanding plaster, sanding filler — the filter surface quickly fills up. The MC filter cleaning (Manual Clean) requires regular short tapping of the filter to maintain full suction power. In battery operation, this is particularly important: a clogged filter increases motor resistance and measurably shortens battery life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MC system (Manual Clean) of the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 requires regular manual cleaning of the flat-pleated filter. Especially during plastering and drywall work, where high concentrations of fine mineral dust occur, the filter can become noticeably clogged after intensive use, even after 30–40 minutes. The cleaning process takes a few seconds — remove the filter from the device, tap it briefly or blow it out, reinsert it — but it should be carried out regularly during sanding operations with high dust accumulation. In contrast to the AC variants of the mains-powered VCE series, cleaning is not automatic, which requires a little more attention during extensive sanding work. As compensation, the device weighs only 7.2 kg without battery instead of the 15 kg of the large AC safety vacuum cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor activities with a higher dust risk — sanding beech, oak, fine dust from composite materials, or body sanding — we recommend the Class M safety vacuum cleaners of the FLEX VCE series, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-vce33macset-sicherheitssauger-30l\"\u003eVCE 33 M AC-Set 230\/CEE\u003c\/a\u003e. The VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is optimized for Class L applications — and fully suitable for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComparison VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 vs. VCE 33 L MC 230\/CEE — Battery or Mains for Wall and Ceiling Work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn direct comparison, the \u003cstrong\u003eVCE 22 L MC 2×18.0\u003c\/strong\u003e shows clear different strengths compared to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-vce33lmc-sicherheitssauger-30l\"\u003eVCE 33 L MC 230\/CEE\u003c\/a\u003e: The cordless safety vacuum cleaner offers absolute cable freedom and is therefore particularly predestined for places without a power outlet, for outdoor work, and for confined areas without cable access. The mains-powered VCE 33 L MC, on the other hand, offers constant 1,200 watts of mains power, a 30-liter tank, and is more economical because no battery investment is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 for: wall and ceiling work with FLEX Giraffe, mobile applications in buildings without suitable power connection, workshops in the FLEX 18V ecosystem, and businesses that prioritize maximum mobility over maximum capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/flex-vce33lmc-sicherheitssauger-30l\"\u003eVCE 33 L MC 230\/CEE\u003c\/a\u003e for: stationary workshops with constant suction needs and power outlet access, businesses without a FLEX 18V battery pool, and businesses that do not want to make a dual-battery investment. The decision is not a matter of quality — both devices are on a professional level. It is a matter of the application situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy FLEX VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 — the Cordless Battery Safety Vacuum Cleaner for Renovation and Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFLEX VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 cordless battery safety vacuum cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e is the right choice for professionals who want to work completely wirelessly for wall, ceiling and renovation tasks. The 2×18V technology, the 21-liter tank volume, the 4-meter hose and the guaranteed minimum extraction rate of 1,400 l\/min make it a convincing system solution for Giraffe applications and extensive sanding work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA frequently discussed point with dual-battery devices is the operating cost calculation: two 18V batteries cost more to purchase than a single large battery. However, anyone who already uses FLEX 18V tools — polishers, orbital sanders, cordless lights — has already laid the foundation for the battery pool. The VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 integrates into this system without introducing a new battery platform. For companies that want to enter the FLEX 18V ecosystem with a powerful vacuum cleaner, the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is a sensible anchor investment: the vacuum cleaner runs as long as the ecosystem grows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated into the FLEX 18V ecosystem, it shares its batteries with polishers, sanders, and lights — a factor that makes the switch to cordless vacuuming economical for FLEX users. For newcomers to the FLEX system, the VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 is a significant investment — but one that pays for itself over its service life through mobility, flexibility, and systematic battery compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FLEX","offers":[{"title":"VCE 22 L MC 2×18.0 \"531637\" (Without battery\/charger) \/ 22 L","offer_id":57377657028943,"sku":"D1-FLEX-531637","price":2632.83,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/flex-vce-22-l-mc-2x18-0-akku-sicherheitssauger-2x18v-vce-22-l-mc-2x18-0-531637-22-l-531637.png?v=1775059274","url":"https:\/\/detailing1.pl\/en\/products\/flex-vce22lmc2x18-akku-sicherheitssauger-2x18v","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}