{"product_id":"type-alt","title":"Type ALT Magnetic Sweeper","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Type ALT is the original magnetic sweeper trusted most by industry and the military. Available from 24″-72″ lengths with optional wheels or fork pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompanies That Rely on Our ALT Magnetic Sweeper\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Should You Avoid\u003cbr\u003eBuying Cheap Import Magnets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHere’s why Shields is a better choice. Always.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShields\u003cbr\u003eMagnetics\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBig\u003cbr\u003eRed Catalog\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDiscount Freight Catalog\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAircraft Grade Aluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 8 Permanent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 5 (40% Weaker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrade 5 (40% Weaker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick Up Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-4″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifetime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 Day\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Bar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbon Steel w\/Backplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy\/No Backplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy\/No Backplate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEyebolt Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2″ Forged Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4″ Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4″ Alloy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancerous Chemicals\u003cbr\u003eUsed in Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree Delivery\/Same Day Shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have purchased an import that does not work as you hoped and you wish to replace it, send it to us and we’ll offer you a new unit of ours at a discounted price.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCall (800) 799-4408 for details.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhy Should You Avoid Cheap Imports?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVehicle Mounted Magnetic Sweeper Snaps Up Damaging Ferrous Metal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe magnetic sweeper that started it all and is chosen by more companies over any other brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFact: Magnetic Sweepers reduce maintenance costs and \u003ca href=\"\/magnets-info\/magnetic-market-data\/\"\u003eeliminate flat tires\u003c\/a\u003e by over 70% at airport terminals, loading docks and work sites. The Type ALT Magnetic sweeper eliminates dangerous ferrous metal debris while service vehicles perform daily duties. Commonly referred to as “FOD Magnets” (\u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003eoreign \u003cstrong\u003eO\u003c\/strong\u003ebject \u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003eebris) in the military and aviation world, you can learn more by reviewing \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/USAF-FOD.gif\"\u003eimprovements in US Air Force FOD incidents\u003c\/a\u003e using Shields \u003cstrong\u003eFOD Magnets\u003c\/strong\u003e. See our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/magnets-info\/magnetic-market-data\/\"\u003eMarket Data\u003c\/a\u003e to learn more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging magnetic sweeper gathers FOD\/Damaging Ferrous Metal while you drive around your work area!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Type ALT uses only Grade 8 permanent magnets — the strongest magnets available on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnets are encased in aircraft-grade 2″ x 5″ sealed aluminum extrusion\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for preventive maintenance of yard vehicles \u0026amp; service equipment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounts quickly to all vehicles via the attached eyebolts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquipped with bottom-mounted wearars to protect magnets from damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-strength sweeper units available (see the Type ALT Specifications below for details)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-weather rugged design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnconditional Performance Guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifetime Guarantee on Magnetic Strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eChart at Upper Right shows F.O.D. incidents or “Foreign Object Debris” incidents in U.S. Air Force. FOD related incidents cost the U.S. Military over $90 Million per year. FOD Magnets are the simplest, most cost effective way to reduce this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPTIONS AVAILABLE (See Pictures Above):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Quick Clamp” Fork Pockets for Fork Mounting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/applications\/airlines-flightlines\/\"\u003eAirport \u0026amp; Flightline FOD Control \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnetic sweepers have been proven to reduce FOD incidents by the U.S. Military. Additionally, they are perfect from removing even the smallest pieces of metal from unreachable areas, helping organizations save money on costly engine damage, ground equipment repairs and possible injury to personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/applications\/forklifts-material-handling\/\"\u003eMaterial Handling\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne of the more popular uses of our magnetic sweepers is within the material handling industry. The Type ALT can be mounted on the forks of the forklift or underneath the forklift counterweight enabling the magnet to pick up damaging ferrous metal on demand. This is one of the most efficient methods of keeping a warehouse floor\/distribution centers or loading dock free of damaging metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/applications\/warehousing-distribution\/\"\u003eWarehousing \u0026amp; Distribution\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Type ALT is ideal for removing damaging ferrous metal from loading areas and service yards. This helps eliminate driver and schedule downtime due to flat tires and reduce flat tire expense by 75%\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/applications\/trucking\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrucking and Transportation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMagnetic sweepers are mounted on “switchers” or “yard jockeys”. These service vehicles move tractor trailers around the terminal area, from dock to dock and from cab to cab. The Type ALT is frequently used to pick up the dangerous steel trash from the loading dock area, terminal and thru-ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/applications\/highway-maintenance\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStreet Cleaning, Road and Parking Lot Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA growing number of municipalities across the United States are using magnets like the Type ALT to eradicate metal debris from roads and highways. These magnets pick up those small and dangerous pieces of metal that sweeping vehicles cannot remove. Additionally, maintenance vehicles can be outfitted with a hanging magnetic sweeper to collect metal in between routine cleanings. Sweepers are also frequently attached to road graders and tractors that cut grass from roadway shoulders. Even metal that is far off in the shoulder can be swept onto the driving surface by adverse weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/applications\/equestrian-facilities-and-fairgrounds\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRacetracks and Equine Facilities\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHorse arenas, tracks and fairgrounds are consistently littered with nails, wire mesh, fencing residual and small, sharp metal which is very difficult to remove using conventional methods. The Type ALT magnetic sweeper is ideal for removing and clearing high traffic areas quickly and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.shieldscompany.com\/applications\/construction\/\"\u003eConstruction Sites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Type ALT is also a popular solution for cleaning up large construction areas. Mounted to vehicle bumper or forklift, this magnet captures damaging metal while vehicles drive around a construction site. This magnet is popular among pallet manufacturing facilities due to its flexibility, durability and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel-Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003cbr\u003e(in lbs.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLead Time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuspension\u003cbr\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTraveling\u003cbr\u003eSpeed\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension\u003cbr\u003eMount\u003cbr\u003eUnits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 24″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 24″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTOCK-1DAY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3″ – 4″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 36″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 36″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 48″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 48″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 60″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 72″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 72″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 84″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 84″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e78\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 96″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2″H x 5″W x 96″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDouble-Strength Units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 24″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3″H x 5″W x 24″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e45\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSTOCK-1DAY\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4″ – 6″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 MPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 36″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3″H x 5″W x 36″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 48″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3″H x 5″W x 48″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e65\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eALT 60″\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3″H x 5″W x 60″L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Shields Magnetics","offers":[{"title":"24-INCH","offer_id":63435298570321,"sku":"ALT-24","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24-INCH W\/FORK POCKETS","offer_id":63435298603089,"sku":"ALT-FP-24","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36-INCH","offer_id":63435298635857,"sku":"ALT-36","price":435.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36-INCH W\/FORK POCKETS","offer_id":63435298668625,"sku":"ALT-FP-36","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48-INCH","offer_id":63435298701393,"sku":"ALT-48","price":545.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48-INCH W\/FORK POCKETS","offer_id":63435298734161,"sku":"ALT-FP-48","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-INCH","offer_id":63435298766929,"sku":"ALT-60","price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"60-INCH W\/FORK POCKETS","offer_id":63435298799697,"sku":"ALT-FP-60","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"72-INCH","offer_id":63435298832465,"sku":"ALT-72","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"72-INCH W\/FORK POCKETS","offer_id":63435298865233,"sku":"ALT-FP-72","price":745.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1091\/2104\/4561\/files\/Type-ALT-Magnetic-Sweeper-01-1.jpg?v=1793978178","url":"https:\/\/secure.shieldscompany.com\/products\/type-alt","provider":"Shields Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}