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FOD Sweeper for Airfields
There are 2 types of friction sweepers for pickup trucks differentiated by their mounting position:
This type of friction sweeper mounts to the front of a pickup truck to collect any debris that would be unsafe to run over with the truck. Front mounted sweepers are more complex for the initial set up but easier to maneuver in tight areas.
Tow Behind Friction Sweepers are simple to set up on any vehicle since they just attach to the hitch. Trailer friction sweepers are best for clearing large areas of debris that can be safely run over by the tow vehicle.
Built to work in tandem with the Seeker Airmag Magnetic FOD Sweeper to keep any military or commercial airport clear of FOD. The Seeker Airdrag is a Friction FOD Sweeper, meaning it will get everything nonmetallic on an airfield. Since the Seeker FOD Control System consists of a magnetic and nonmagnetic sweeper towed together the entire system works more efficiently. The tandem trailer FOD system allows for two jobs to be done simultaneously, creating an increase in efficiency in terms of time spent sweeping. Because the magnet is towed in front of the Seeker Airdrag Friction FOD Sweeper it prevents any metallic debris from entering the debris pods, leaving more space for nonferrous FOD collection. This allows operators to spend less time emptying collected FOD and more time collecting FOD.
The Seeker Passive FOD Sweeper 180 has thirteen individual FOD collection pods which give a 17’ foot sweeping width. Once deployed these pods conform to the surface they are on and ride on 5” inch high speed wheels, so the only wear parts on the pods are the brushes, debris ramp tips and wheels. This modularity allows for easy replacement of wear parts so the Seeker Airdrag FOD Sweeper can be used for years with an unlimited service life if wear parts are replaced. The Seeker Airdrag can also be ordered as a 60” inch model for use behind a single Airmag or for in tight spaces.
When emptying the Seeker Airdrag’s debris pods operators have options. A vacuum can be used to remove all the debris retained under the magnetically secured debris tarp. The pods can also be dumped out into an included debris trough to be transferred into an onboard storage bin. This system secures debris to reduce the risk of contaminating an area with FOD already collected. Each pod weighs roughly 20lbs so it is much easier to move around and empty, compared to debris mat style friction sweepers. The Seeker Airdrag FOD Sweeper is available in army green, sand, and traffic orange colourways.
Available in 2 sizes: Seeker Airdrag 60″, Airdrag 180″
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If you are mounting a friction sweeping system on the front of a pickup truck, you will need to consider the weight of the sweeper and how it will affect the handling of your truck. Overloading the front suspension of your truck can cause poor braking and turning performance, and will wear or damage suspension and steering components.
If the debris type you are trying to collect will be hazardous to the vehicle you are using to pick the debris up then you will want to consider a front mounted solution, this generally means that the debris is bigger. If you are looking to collect finer pieces of debris then a trailer friction sweeper will usually be better suited.
Some friction sweepers aren’t well thought out when it comes to disposing of the debris you collect. Ensure that the sweeper you are interested in has some sort of mechanism or convenient process that allows for easy disposal of FOD
If you are taking the time to pick up debris from an area, it would be counterproductive to have it lost under braking or turning. Be sure when you are looking into a friction or passive debris sweeping system for your pickup truck that it is designed in a way that debris doesn’t have any opportunities to escape containment while sweeping
Some sweepers need a system to keep collected debris on board to continue sweeping after the collection system becomes full. This is only necessary when the sweeper is expected to work away from home base for extended periods. Consider how often you will have an opportunity to empty the sweeper’s collection systems and decide whether you need an onboard system to hold onto debris.
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