Fast, aggressive control of airport FOD with a magnetic sweeper...
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Control Airfield FOD with a magnetic sweeper.
Airfield Foreign Object Debris or (FOD) is too costly to ignore.
Foreign object debris (FOD) is a substance, debris or article alien to a vehicle or system which would potentially cause damage. It can include many forms from ferrous nuts and bolts to nonferrous stones. Airfield FOD (Foreign Object Debris) damage can result in millions of dollars worth of damage to aircraft engines.
Internationally, airport FOD costs the aviation industry $13 billion dollars per year in direct plus indirect costs.
The indirect costs are as much as ten times the direct cost value, representing delays, aircraft changes, incurred fuel costs, unscheduled maintenance, and the like and causes expensive, significant damage to aircraft and parts and death and injury to workers, pilots and passengers.
How to control FOD
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.
Examples of airfield FOD include a wide range of items including aircraft parts, rocks, broken pavement, ramp equipment, parts from ground vehicles, garbage, maintenance tools, etc. mistakenly or purposely deposited on tarmac and/or runway surfaces, tools, bolts, metal shavings, lock wire, etc. mistakenly left behind inside aircraft during the manufacturing process or maintenance. FOD can include hail that can break windshields and damage or stop engines. Ice on the wings, propellers, or engine intakes is considered FOD. FOD can even be dust or ash clogging the air intakes (as in sandstorms in desert operating conditions or ash clouds in volcanic eruptions). For helicopters, this is also a major problem during a brownout.
Magnetic sweepers are just one tool used in the fight against airfield FOD, but an important one and one that can be easily deployed along with your other FOD strategies. Magnetic sweepers can work silently while operations continue.
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The maximum lifting height of the Airfield Magnets;
For more information on Pickup Power follow this link: “Measuring Pickup Power and Performance in Magnetic Sweepers”
Best Magnetic Sweepers for Airfield FOD
$6,499.99 USD – $6,799.99 USDSelect options
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Available in 2 sizes:
Piranha 96″ (6 foot sweep),
Piranha 120″ (8 foot sweep)
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 or 8 foot 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. 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.
$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!
Airfield FOD Magnet Comparison Table
| Product | Piranha | Wrasse 2" x 5" | Wrasse 3" x 3" | Wrasse 4.5" x 4.5" | PYR 3x3 |  PYR 4.5x4.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Lifting Height | 10 1/2" | 4 3/4" | 6" | 8 1/2" | 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 | 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" | 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". | 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 | 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. | 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 | 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 | $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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