Metal debris accumulates on roads and shoulders from accidents, maintenance, and parts falling off vehicles and trailers. This can create disruptions for emergency vehicles and other road users. Utilizing a trailer, front mounted or hanging magnet on road maintenance vehicles lets operators accomplish two jobs at once; cleaning metal hazards from shoulders while they are line painting, ditch trimming, or while any other operations are happening on the road. Highway maintenance cleaning magnets are a great way to decrease punctures and increase safety by ensuring safe passage for emergency vehicles using the shoulders and travelers on the road.
$9,819.99 – $10,359.99 USD
Available in 2 sizes: Piranha 96″, Piranha 120″
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The Piranha magnetic sweeper is designed to hit the road! It's the tow behind magnet to choose when you need to pickup metal from large areas like airport runways, roads or other flat surface applications.
It has lots of power, to allow greater speed while still picking up debris.
The Piranha has 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. You can store the debris in the debris bins until you reach a dumping site. It also features larger highway rated tires to allow you to pull the unit down the road from location to location. Since the Piranha was designed for flat surfaces, the sweeping height is adjustable from 2" to 3" inches.
$2,749.99 – $3,349.99 USD
Available in 4 sweeper widths: ISO 62″, ISO 74″, ISO 86″, ISO 98″
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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!
$26,989.99 USD
Available in 1 size: Baffin 95″
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Maximize Safety and Speed with the new industry standard for heavy truck magnetic sweeping
The Baffin magnetic sweeper is designed to be the premier front mounted heavy commercial truck magnet on the market. It’s suspension system keeps the magnet planted at the right height through hard turns and over bumps to eliminate the need for constant height adjustment. The Baffin also has a clean-off system that allows drivers to empty the magnet quickly and safely from the truck cab without ever having to get out of the truck or handle debris.
With a maximum pickup height of 10.75”, the Baffin is well suited to collect any metal debris up to 25 km/h (~15 mph) at the recommended sweeping height of 2” inches.
And the two on-board removable 1.65 cubic foot debris bins allow for the 95” inch wide magnet to be cleaned off multiple times before the bins need to be emptied. This increases efficiency by letting the magnet spend more time sweeping. And by easily keeping the magnet clear of debris there is more power available to collect debris which further increases efficiency.
Sweeping height adjustment (recommended 2”-5” inches) is done using stroke control blocks on the hydraulic cylinders. Moving from sweeping height to the travelling height of 10.5” inches just requires a cycle of the hydraulics (this position can be maintained by inserting all the supplied stroke control blocks or you may rely on the hydraulic system to keep the magnet suspended).
$495.99 – $1,597.99 USD
Available in 3 magnet housing sizes: Wrasse 2″x5″, Wrasse 3″x 3″, Wrasse 4.5″ x 4.5″
Available in 7 sweeping widths: 26″, 38″, 50″, 62″, 74″, 86″, 98″
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The Wrasse hanging magnetic bar is designed for use on "flat terrain". It is extremely versatile because it comes in many different sizes, in terms of strength and width. The Wrasse hanging magnet bars are available in widths from 26” – 98” inches and in 3 different magnet housing sizes: 2” x 5” inches, 3” x 3” inches, and 4.5” x 4.5” inches each level of housing size offers more magnetic strength than the previous.
The Wrasse can hang from almost any piece of equipment if the ground the vehicle traverses is fairly even so that the magnet bar doesn’t hit the ground all the time which can cause damage to the housing. The Wrasse hanging magnet bar functions very well at allowing the equipment operators to clean environments while they do their normal tasks.
There are also optional Quick Clean Off Sleeves available for the Wrasse. A PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve is available for the 3"x 3" inch and 4.5″ x 4.5″ inch models which makes cleaning debris off the magnet bar easy. A Heavy-Duty Aluminum Quick Clean Off Sleeve is available for some 4.5” x 4.5” inch sweeping widths, this sleeve also assists in cleaning debris from the magnet and increases the durability of the sweeper.
$927.99 – $2,169.99 USD
Available in 6 sizes: 38”, 50”, 62”, 74”, 86”, 98”
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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 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.
$16,089.99 USD
Available in 1 size: 95″
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The Ananke is a hanging magnet that is loaded with convenience and durability features designed to operate in harsh environments like mines, highways and in military road clearing settings and increase productivity of any grader with rear auxiliary hydraulics. The Ananke can even pick up nails from outside of the grader’s blade width if used with the optional side shift bracket.
C8 magnets allow the Ananke to retrieve 2.5” inch 8 penny nails from up to 10.75” inches, so when used in the recommended 3” inch – 5” inch operating range it can collect any type of metal debris even at speed. When it’s time to clean the magnet, the operator can perform clean-off from the cab of the grader using hydraulic power. If using the side shift bracket you can switch between clean-off and side shift by using the included remote control.
Reduce punctures and increase uptime on all equipment using your roads by having a magnet that works while you do to ensure a safe environment to travel and work.
$989.99 – $3,069.99 USD
Available in 15 widths: 14″, 20″, 26″ 32″, 38″, 44″, 50″, 56″, 62″, 68″, 74″, 80″, 86″, 92″, 98″
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An economical choice for a magnet that can pick up from greater heights.
The GOBIE hanging magnet was designed to be strong yet economical.
The two 4.5”x4.5” housings placed side by side create a magnet that can “reach” further downward, able to pickup debris from greater heights.
Maximum lifting height of 11” inches (using a 2 ½ inch nail). Gauss measurements are also provided at different distances for this magnet. Measuring Magnetic Sweeper pickup power and performance
The GOBIE can hang from almost any piece of equipment as long as it doesn’t hit the ground all the time.
Comes in 15 different sizes (widths) from 14” inches to 98” inches, in 6” inch increments.
Includes 4 hanging chains with 8 quick clips to hang the GOBIE.
$5,329.99 – $5,519.99 USD
Available in 2 sizes: ALPHA 86”, ALPHA 98”
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With outdoor rated IP65 12-volt DC actuators rated at 562 lbs each and 7.5” inches of up and down movement for remote controlled raising and lowering of magnet from raised travelling to lowered sweeping position.
The ALPHA is the same as the AETHER magnetic sweeper but with the addition of the remote-controlled electric actuators for up and down movement.
Like the AETHER the ALPHA was designed for those off-road dirt and gravel situations where more ground strike prevention is needed.
The 10” x 3” flat proof bump wheels on the ends prevent the magnet from hitting the ground and from sinking into loose surfaces, and the wheeled outriggers provide additional ground strike prevention in the middle of the magnet’s overall length.
Maximum lifting height of 9” inches (using a 2 ½ inch nail).See Gauss strength measurements at various sweeping height distances also available.
Comes standard with a black PVC Quick Clean Off Sleeve for quick and easy debris removal.
$3,949.99 – $4,629.99 USD
Available in 4 sizes: Erebus 62”, 74”, 86”, 98”
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The Erebus Heavy Duty Offroad Hanging Magnet is built to clean metal from the toughest job sites, the onboard out-riggers and aluminum sleeve protect the magnet housing from ground strikes and scrapes. The Erebus also has 10.5 “ x 3.25” Carlisle flat free bump wheels that allow the magnet to roll over changing terrain rather than hit the aluminum clean off sleeve off the ground. The wheel bearings have been replaced with custom 5/8” UHMW bushings that can withstand greater impacts and roll smoothly.
From recycling centers to highway maintenance, the Erebus is a heavy duty durable magnet with exceptional pickup power. It can pick up a 2.5” 8 penny nail from 8.25” off the ground, so in the recommended sweeping height range of 3-5” there is plenty of power available to collect metal debris. The aluminum clean off sleeve resists crush forces that normally make clean off sleeves difficult to remove and slides easily on PVC rails inside the aluminum sleeve that prevent friction.
The Erebus can be easily mounted on a Bluestreak Equipment hanging bracket or by using the included chains with quick links. A hanging magnet mounts easily on a variety of vehicles and is a versatile tool for keeping job sites clean and safe for personnel and equipment.
$16,189.99 USD
Available in 1 size: Aardvark 96″
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The Aardvark Magnetic Sweeper is designed for landfill sites, construction sites, access roads, rail trails, mining areas or any larger rough terrain areas. With urethane foam filled flat free wheels, heavy duty construction. With a 12” maximum pickup height using a 2.5” nail the Aardvark has plenty of power to clean up metal debris in the toughest conditions.
This unit is packed with off-road features, such as sweeping height control, inset wheels and a torsion ride suspension system to smooth out rough terrain. The Aardvark Heavy Duty Tow-Behind Magnetic Sweeper also features a 12-volt automatic push button clean off system which makes cleaning off debris from the sweeper easy and automatic.
The magnet housing is fully enclosed, offering a level of protection around the magnet. This means you don’t have to worry about metal getting all over the magnet. The Aardvark also has wrap around function which retains collected debris even if the 14-gauge aluminum debris pan hits the ground while sweeping. This makes the Aardvark magnetic sweeper an excellent option for cleaning up metal debris when terrain gets tough.
$47,919.99 USD
Available in 1 size: Mammoth 68″
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Built to Retrieve Ball Milling Steel Abrasive Material
The Mammoth magnetic sweeper is built to clear big spaces quickly, the powerful 12” x 12” x 68” alternating pole C8 magnetic assembly can hold huge amounts of metallic debris before needing to be cleaned off and can pick up a 2.5” nail from 16” off the ground. The Mammoth can retrieve even the most elusive debris types including the nickel/steel balls used in material processing from within its 2” – 7” sweeping range.
Height adjustment and clean off is just as heavy duty as the magnetic power, these functions can be controlled from the tow vehicle using a wireless remote that activates the 12v 3000psi hydraulic system that controls magnet position and trailer height.
Comes standard with lights & fenders, on-board battery charger, and pintle ring hitch. Debris digging rake and grader attachments are optional accessories that extend the function of the Mammoth to grooming roads and industrial yards with gravel or packed surfaces.
Check out the Product Demo Videos to see the Mammoth in action in different applications.
What do the staff of Bluestreak have to say on the subject of Road & Highway Maintenance magnets?
If you're wanting a hanging sweeper for roadwork choose the ISO when you're sweeping asphalt/concrete. Choose the Wrasse if you're sweeping gravel road sides because the wheels on the ISO are not intended for use on gravel/dirt.
Patrick - Bluestreak Equipment
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Almost always the problem of metal debris on roads and highways is underestimated when sweeping operations start because no one person or entity bears the burden of flat tires and no data exists on the numbers or costs of metal debris problems. But metal debris problems always exists from parts falling off vehicles themselves, accident sites and from metal falling off the loads being carried by vehicles.
Luckily much of this debris either lands on the side of the road as it falls off, or it somehow gets hit by a vehicle after landing on the road and ends up on the side of the road afterward. But there is always some debris that lands and stays on the road. This debris can be hit by vehicles causing flat tires or accidents.
Metal debris on roads and side of roads just keeps accumulating. While it’s fairly innocuous on the side the road, the side of the road becomes quite a risky place on which to pull your vehicle over.
Luckily cleaning debris from roads and sides of roads is quite easy to do with a magnetic sweeper.
For large multi-lane divided highways with paved shoulders there is usually a periodic cleanup of road sides with major debris being picked up by hand by personnel deployed in a pickup truck. In this case the pickup truck can be equipped with a tow behind Piranha magnetic sweeper as the personnel and truck pick up the larger debris.
If pickup trucks are routinely patrolling the road sides they can also be outfitted with a ISO hanging magnetic bar. Roads with gravel shoulders and adjacent grass lined ditches are seasonally graded with a road grader and / or the grass is cut with a tractor and side mower which also can be outfitted with a Wrasse hanging magnetic bar.
In either case the grader or tractor travels down the gravel shoulder of the road at a relatively slow speed providing the perfect opportunity to sweep for harmful metal debris by attaching a hanging magnetic sweeper to the tractor and grader.
Similarly, when line painting is done, it is a perfect opportunity to sweep for metal debris on the roads themselves by attaching a hanging magnetic sweeper from the trucks or using the tow behind piranha magnetic sweeper.
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