Type ALT Magnetic Sweeper

The magnetic sweeper that started it all and is chosen by more companies over any other brand!
Fact: Magnetic Sweepers reduce maintenance costs and eliminate flat tires by over 70% at the airport terminals, loading docks, and work sites. Magnetic sweepers eliminate dangerous ferrous metal debris while service vehicles perform daily duties.  You can learn more by reviewing improvements in US Air Force FOD incidents using Shields’ FOD Magnets.

Magnetic Sweepers are available in the following lengths: 24″, 36″, 48″, 60″, 72″, 84″, 96″

Magnetic Sweeper Ideal for preventive maintenance of yard vehicles & service equipment.

Hanging magnetic sweeper gathers FOD while you drive around your work area!

The Type ALT Magnetic Sweeper mounts quickly to all vehicles via the attached eyebolts.

Highest strength permanent magnetic construction encased in aircraft-grade 2″ x 5″ sealed aluminum extrusion

We use only Grade 8 permanent magnets in our Type ALT Magnetic Sweepers, the strongest available, not the inferior

Grade 5

Bottom-Mounted Wear-Bars for Maximum Magnetic Sweeper Protection

Double-Strength sweeper units available (see the Type ALT Specifications below for details)

All-Weather Rugged Design

Government Teaming Arrangement  through GSA Schedule 51V, Contract # GS-06F-0046N

Unconditional Performance Guarantee

Lifetime Guarantee on Magnetic Strength

Magnetic Sweeper Product Applications

Available in the following lengths: 24″, 36″, 48″, 60″, 72″, 84″, 96″, 108″

Ideal for Preventive Maintenance of Yard Vehicles & Service Equipment

Highest strength permanent magnetic construction encased in aircraft-grade 2″ x 5″ sealed aluminum tubing

We use only Grade 8 permanent magnets, the strongest available, not the inferior Grade 5

Bottom Mounted Wear-Bars for Maximum Magnet Protection

All-Weather Rugged Design

Unconditional Performance Guarantee

Lifetime Guarantee on Magnetic Strength

Call for pricing on sizes not listed below

The magnetic sweeper that started it all and is chosen by more companies over any other brand!

Fact: Magnetic Sweepers reduce maintenance costs and eliminate flat tires by over 70% at airport terminals, loading docks, and work sites. Magnetic sweepers eliminate dangerous ferrous metal debris while service vehicles perform daily duties. 

Magnetic Sweepers are available in the following lengths: 24″, 36″, 48″, 60″, 72″

Ideal for preventive maintenance of yard vehicles & service equipment.

Hanging magnetic sweepers gather FOD while you drive around your work area!

Highest strength permanent magnetic construction encased in aircraft-grade 2″ x 5″ sealed aluminum extrusion

We use only Grade 8 permanent magnets in our Type ALT Magnetic Sweepers, the strongest available, not the inferior Grade 5

Bottom-Mounted Wear-Bars for Maximum Magnet Protection

All-Weather Rugged Design

US Government Teaming Arrangement with Premier Companies through GSA Contract # GS-21F-0035T

Unconditional Performance Guarantee

Lifetime Guarantee on Magnetic Strength

Magnetic Sweeper Product Applications

  • Airports & Flightlines FOD Control
  • Material Handling
  • Warehouse & Distribution Centers
  • Trucking Terminals
  • Commercial Street Sweeping
  • Road & Parking Lot Maintenance
  • Race Tracks
  • Pallet Manufacturing
  • Construction Companies

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