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Why should airports invest in magnetic sweeping equipment?<\/b><\/p>\n
A. Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is a risk to air travel safety and keeping airport operations running on-time. FOD has the potential to damage aircraft, leading to untimely maintenance and operational costs. According to analysis by Boeing, FOD damage costs the aviation industry $4 billion USD annually! Magnetic sweepers are just a part of an insurance policy against FOD — other measures include equipment to pickup non-metal debris as well as FOD prevention mats designed to break loose damaging debris as vehicles drive over. The debris is captured in the base of the mats and later disposed of.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
How fast can I drive and still effectively sweep?<\/b><\/p>\n
A.\u00a0The MKS4000 has a 2\u201d ground clearance and can effectively sweep at 13 miles per hour.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nBumper-mounted sweeper magnets should be suspended 3- 4\u201d above the ground. At that speed they can sweep effectively at 15 mph.\u00a0 Keep in mind that the sweeping width of these units is less than our tow-behind styles, so it may take longer to sweep a larger area due to the smaller size of the magnet.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
How much maintenance do your airport magnetic sweepers require?<\/b><\/p>\n
A.\u00a0Bumper-mounted magnetic sweepers are essentially maintenance free. The magnets themselves are housed in aircraft-grade aluminum and are extremely durable.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\nTow behind magnets like the MKS units require very little maintenance. Bolts and fasteners should be periodically checked for tightness. These units feature a 4-ply rated trailer tire mounted on a steel trailer wheel. Additionally we offer a foam filled tire for additional flat resistance.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/i><\/span>\n
Are your FOD sweepers military approved?<\/b><\/p>\n
A. Yes! Our MKS4000 tow behind magnet meets USA Government military specifications under <\/span>MIL-S-29174B.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul>