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Control FOD on runways with a magnetic sweeper.
Airport Foreign Object Debris or (FOD) is too costly to ignore.
Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and damage prevention is a major concern to military aviation. It costs the US navy almost $90 million a year. Military FOD can be either ferrous debris such as metal screws etc. or non-ferrous such as stones. Sometimes the act of removing dirt, snow or debris can itself cause a debris problem in the form of broken steel brush bristles.
For this reason the need for control of debris at military airports is high.
The damage, delays and disruptions caused by FOD justifies almost all efforts to reduce these negative consequences including sweeping with a magnetic sweeper as part of the FOD control efforts.
There is simply some debris that can only be picked up by a magnetic sweeper such as the steel bristles off of steel brush sweeping units used in other FOD control efforts or used in snow removal efforts.
How to control FOD
FOD comes in many forms and can be ferrous (nuts and bolts) and nonferrous (stones).
FOD control is normally attempted by sweeping with broom type brushes, magnetic sweepers, vacuum trucks, visual inspection as well as other methods. Some debris such as broken off wire bristles from sweeper trucks cannot be picked up easily by anything other than a magnetic sweeper.
Magnetic sweepers are just one tool used in the fight against FOD, but an important one and one that can be easily deployed, working silently while operations continue.
Types of Military FOD Magnets
1.
Tow Behind Magnets
Tow behind magnets are hitched to a tow vehicle such as a truck only when needed and then put away again. Sweeping with these units is a distinct and separate activity undertaken in addition to other activities.
2.
Hanging Magnets
Hanging magnets are hung from a wide range of vehicles or pieces of equipment on a permanent basis. Sweeping with these units takes place while other normal activities are carried out resulting in no additional labor costs for sweeping for FOD. Hanging magnets may be front, mid, or rear mounted.
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The maximum lifting height of Military FOD Magnets;
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Selection of Military FOD Magnets
$6,499.99 USD – $6,799.99 USDSelect options
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Available in 2 sizes: Piranha 96″, Piranha 120″
With Unique Slingjaw Clean Off System.
The Piranha magnetic sweeper is a tow behind model designed for fast, aggressive cleaning of airport FOD (foreign object debris). Unique Slingjaw clean off system dumps debris into on board debris trays and holds it for later disposal.
The Piranha was designed for cleaning large areas like airports and therefore was given some special features. First of all, lots of power, to allow greater speed while still picking up debris.
It was given an adjustable sweeping height from 2″ to 3″ inches since it was designed to travel on flat surfaces. It was also given on board debris bins since when cleaning large areas, you could be a long way from home when you need to clean off the magnet.
Available in a six foot (Piranha 96) or 8 foot (Piranha120) sweeping width. Extend the sweeping width to 24 feet by using the Multi–Hitch accessory to hitch three Piranha 120 units together.
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Fast, Aggressive Cleaning!
$329.99 USD – $979.99 USDSelect options
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Available in 3 magnet housing sizes: Wrasse 2″x5″, Wrasse 3″x 3″, Wrasse 4.5″ x 4.5″
2″ x 5″ – strong
3″ x 3″ – stronger
4.5″ x 4.5″ – strongest
Available in 7 sweeping widths: 26″, 38″, 50″, 62″, 74″, 86″, 98″
Easily attach to GSE
Easily attach the Wrasse magnetic bar to Ground Support Equipment and pick up ferrous metal debris around airport terminals and buildings. Available in 3 strengths and widths from 2 to 8 feet wide.
Extend the use of your ground support equipment. Never lose the maneuverability or functionality of your equipment. Simply hang the Wrasse in front, at the rear or under your equipment.
The Wrasse can hang from almost any piece of equipment allowing the equipment operators to clean up debris while they do their normal duties.
And thanks to the optional Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory for the Wrasse 4.5×4.5 model, it’s possible to clean the Wrasse off quickly and easily while the magnet is still in its hanging position underneath the ground support equipment.
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Easily attaches to your equipment.
$1,407.66 USD – $1,628.11 USDSelect options
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Available in 4 sweeper widths: ISO 62″, ISO 74″, ISO 86″, ISO 98″
With Quick Clean Off Sleeve
The ISO magnetic sweeper is a hanging magnet design specifically designed for highway maintenance operations.
The ISO design allows you to leave the magnet permanently mounted, enabling you to lower and deploy the magnet for use when needed, and then easily raise and secure it when not needed or for transport between locations.
High end “bumper wheels” keep the magnet off the ground and multiple mounting points keep this magnet where it should be.
A Quick Clean Off Sleeve makes cleaning debris off the magnet easy!
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Keep it raised or lower it!
$667.46 USD – $1,615.79 USDSelect options
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Available in 6 sizes: 38”, 50”, 62”, 74”, 86”, 98”
With bump wheels for some added protection.
The PYR hanging magnet was designed for flat terrain and “on road” type uses where not much ground strike prevention is needed. “On road” type bump wheels are provided on the ends to eliminate magnet strikes due to occasional potholes, incline ramps and speed bump type obstacles.
Choose from 2 different models with different magnet strengths, and 6 different magnet lengths from 3 to 8 feet, to get the perfect setup for your application.
Maximum lifting height of 6” inches (using a 2 ½ inch nail) for the PYR 3”x3” model, and 9 ¼” inches for the PYR 4.5”x4.5” model. Measuring Magnetic Sweeper pickup power and performance.
Also includes 4 stabilizing chains with 8 quick clips to hang the PYR from your vehicle.
Standard debris clean off method is to wipe the magnet clean with a glove or rag. However a black PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory may be purchased separately for quick and easy debris removal.
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For Flat terrain!
Military FOD Magnet Comparison Table
| Product | Piranha | Wrasse 2" x 5" | Wrasse 3" x 3" | Wrasse 4.5" x 4.5" | ISO | PYR 3x3 |  PYR 4.5x4.5 |
| Maximum Lifting Height | 10 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 6" | 8 1/2" | 9" | 6" | 9 1/4" |
| Sweeper Weight | P96 = 678 lbs P120 = 832 lbs | 24lbs, 35lbs, 47lbs, 58lbs, 70lbs, 81lbs, 93lbs | 28lbs, 40lbs, 53lbs 65lbs, 77lbs, 89lbs,102lbs, | 65lbs, 93lbs, 120lbs, 148lbs, 175lbs, 203lbs, 230lbs | 210 lbs, 251 lbs, 292 lbs, 332 lbs | 42 lbs, 54 lbs, 66 lbs, 79 lbs, 91 lbs, 103 lbs | 126 lbs, 160 lbs, 193 lbs, 227 lbs, 260 lbs, 293 lbs |
| Sweeper Widths | P96 = 72" sweeping width P120 = 96" sweeping width | 26", 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | 26", 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | 26", 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | 62", 74", 86", 98" | 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" | 38", 50", 62", 74", 86", 98" |
| Sweeper Height Adjustment | 2 to 3″ clearance with sweepers down, 6.5” clearance when traveling with sweepers up and not in use. | Change suspension height by rising or lowering the chains to a maximum height of 3". | Change suspension height by rising or lowering the chains to a maximum height of 4". | Change suspension height by rising or lowering the chains to a maximum height of 5". | Continuously adjustable. | Change suspension height by raising or lowering the hanging chains to a maximum of 4" | Change suspension height by raising or lowering the hanging chains to a maximum of 5" |
| Sweeper Wheel Type | 20.5" x 8.5" - 5 bolt wheels | None | None | None | 5” Dynatread Thermoplastic Rubber wheels with polypropylene hubs and 5/8 inch ball bearings rated at 300 lbs capacity each. | 7" diamond tread lawnmower wheel with steel hub and 1/2 inch ball bearings | 5" Dynatread Thermoplastic Rubber Wheels with Polypropylene Hubs and 5/8 inch ball bearings rated at 300 lbs capacity each |
| Clean Off Method | Slingjaw clean off system. Magnetic housing rotates up side down, debris falls into debris holding trays. | Wipe clean with glove or rag. | Wipe clean with glove or rag. | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Also available with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory. | Comes standard with a Quick Clean Off Sleeve | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Optional Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory also available. | Wipe clean with glove or rag. Optional Quick Clean Off Sleeve accessory also available. |
| Terrain Surface | Flat Surfaces | Flat Surfaces | Flat Surfaces | Flat Surfaces | All Terrain | Flat Surfaces | Flat Surfaces |
| Pricing Range | $6,499.99 USD – $6,799.99 USDSelect options | $329.99 USDAdd to cart -$569.99 USDAdd to cart | $389.99 USDAdd to cart -$809.99 USDAdd to cart | $479.99 USDAdd to cart -$979.99 USDAdd to cart | $1,407.66 USD – $1,628.11 USDSelect options | $667.46 USDAdd to cart -$951.20 USDAdd to cart | $1,064.10 USDAdd to cart -$1,615.79 USDAdd to cart |
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