Product Details
Magnetic sweepers — also called magnetic brooms — exist because ferrous scrap is invisible until it does damage. One pass collects iron chips, shavings, nails, nuts, screws, tacks, barbed wire and staples before they reach a tyre, a shoe or a child's hand.
PML sweepers are the quick, convenient and safe way to clean floors, driveways, construction areas, walkways, factory aisles, loading docks, parking lots, playgrounds, party lawns, cricket grounds and more. This page covers the full range — six series, each built for a different way of working.
| MAGNETIC SWEEPERS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specifications | RH 10 |
RH 11 |
SR 10 |
SR 11 |
SR 12 |
FS 10 |
FS 11 |
FS 12 |
| Sweeping Width: |
24 '' | 14.2 '' | 13 '' | 13 '' | 18 '' | 12 '' | 24 '' | 36 '' |
| Wheel Diameter: |
6 '' | 6 '' | 4 '' | 4 '' | 7 '' | 6 '' | 6 '' | 6 '' |
| Ground Clearance: |
2 '' | 2 '' | 1 '' | 1 '' | 1 '' | 2 '' | 2 '' | 2 '' |
| Length of Total Assembly: |
30.4 '' | 15.8 '' | 31.5 '' | 31.5 '' | 49 '' | 45 '' | 45 '' | 45 '' |
| Width of Magnet: |
5.08 '' | 5.08 '' | 2 '' | 2 '' | 3 '' | 5 '' | 5 '' | 5 '' |
| Height of Magnet: |
1.8 '' | 1.8 '' | 2 '' | 2 '' | 4 '' | 2 '' | 2 '' | 2 '' |
| Magnetic Area: | 24 '' | 14.2 '' | 12 '' | 12 '' | 16 '' | 9.5 '' | 21 '' | 32 '' |
| Plate Housing Thickness: |
2 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
2 mm |
| Length of Rods: |
48 '' | 48 '' | 28 '' | 20 '' | 43.5 '' | 42 '' | 42 '' | 42 '' |
| Lifting Capacity: |
5 kg |
3 kg |
280 gm |
250 gm |
1100 gm |
1750 gm |
1 kg |
1 kg |
| Magnet Strength: |
1000 gs |
1000 gs |
1200 gs |
1200 gs |
1000 gs |
700 gs |
900 gs |
900 gs |
| Cleaning Operation: | Self | Self | Self | Self | Self | Manual | Manual | Manual |
RH Series: Heavy Duty with Quick Release
Strong permanent ceramic magnets sweep scrap without fuss, rubber wheels make movement easy, and one pull of the rod releases all trapped material — no gloves or shop towels needed. Choose RH for demanding sites and heavier debris.
RH Assembly and Model Videos
SR Series: Regular Strength with Quick Release
- 700 g Lifting Capacity
Regular-strength pickup sized for everyday cleanup.
- 13" Sweeping Width
Compact width that gets between machines and along walkways.
- Stores Small
The 40" handle retracts to 27"; the SR 11's handle disassembles completely for even more compact storage.
- Quick-Release Slide
Slide the handle to drop the collected scrap — clean hands, every time.
SR Assembly and Model Videos
FS Series: Regular Magnetic Floor Sweeper
Incredibly strong and well built: powerful ceramic magnets in a durable aluminium housing, cleared of debris with work gloves or heavy shop towels.
- The 24" model picks up 3.4 kg of 8-gauge small nails from a 2" height (approximately 680 pieces)
- The 36" model converts to a hang-type sweeper
- All models are 1.75" high by 5" deep (excluding wheels)
- Light aluminium housing, durable rubber wheels
- Easy to operate over most terrain, even in water
Model FS 12 Video
SM Series: Rectangular Mini Sweeper
Picks up nails, screws and other small ferrous items; clear the face with work gloves or a heavy shop towel. Choose a 14.5" or 27" sweeping width. The light aluminium housing makes it excellent for home, shop or office.
Model SM 10 Video
SW Series: Hang-Type Sweeper
Hang an SW sweeper from your forklift or vehicle bumper and sweep contaminated areas as you drive — greatly reducing costly flat tyres and injuries from nails, scrap iron and staples. Two eyebolts on each magnet make suspension simple; clear the face with a glove or shop towel.
- The 24" model picks up 5 kg of 8-gauge small nails from 51 mm height (approximately 1000 pieces)
- All models are 1.75" high by 5" deep
- Available in widths from 15" to 96"
Model SW 11 Video
SH Series: Hang-Type with Release, for Forklifts
All the drive-and-sweep convenience of a hang-type sweeper, plus a release handle: pull it and every collected object drops where you want it — no gloves or towels needed.
| SR No. | SPECIFICATION | SH-10 | SH-11 | SH-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweeping Width | 36” | 48” | 60” |
| 2 | Width Of Magnet | 3” | 3” | 3” |
| 3 | Fixing Bracket center distance | 24” | 29” | 30.5” |
| 4 | Height Of Magnet | 4” | 4” | 4” |
| 5 | Magnetic Area | 36” | 48” | 60” |
| 6 | Plate Housing Thickness | 2mm | 2mm | 2mm |
| 7 | Lifting Capacity | 80 kgs | 115 kg | 135 kgs |
| 8 | Magnet Strength | 900gs | 900gs | 900gs |
| 9 | Cleaning Operation | Manual | Manual | Manual |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which series should I choose?
Walk-behind cleanup: FS (wipe-clean) or SR (quick release). Heavy debris: RH. Sweeping from a forklift or vehicle: SW (wipe-clean) or SH (with release). Small spaces, home or office: SM. The specification table at the top compares every model.
Do magnetic sweepers need power?
No. Every series uses permanent ceramic magnets — nothing to charge, power or maintain.
What's the difference between quick-release and regular models?
Quick-release models (SR, RH, SH) drop collected scrap with one pull or slide, so you never touch it. Regular models (FS, SM, SW) are cleared by wiping the magnet face with gloves or a shop towel.
Can they be used outside the factory?
Yes — driveways, parking lots, playgrounds, lawns and sports grounds all benefit; the FS series even works through water.
Why Buy From PML
- 65+ years of magnetic expertise — Permanent Magnets Ltd has designed and manufactured magnetic products for 65+ years, and our consumer range is built to the same engineering standards we supply to global industrial leaders.
- Made and tested in-house — magnets, assemblies and finished products are manufactured and quality-checked at our own facilities, so every unit performs to its stated specification.
- Honest specifications — the ratings you read on this page are the ratings you get. If your application needs a different size or strength, our engineers will tell you exactly what works — and what won't.
- Support from real engineers — from product selection to after-sales, your questions are answered by the team that builds the product.
Need help choosing, or a custom specification? Enquire now and our engineering team will guide you to the right solution.