# Shields Company

> Shields Company (Shields Magnetics) is a U.S. manufacturer of American-made industrial magnets, including magnetic sweepers, magnetic brooms, tow-behind sweepers, forklift magnets, magnetic separators, and lifting magnets. Products serve industries such as aviation/FOD prevention, military, construction, trucking, warehousing, aggregate processing, and food processing.

Shields manufactures with Grade-8 permanent magnets and rare earth magnets, with locations in Phoenix, AZ and Pittsburgh, PA. Products are available to U.S. government buyers under GSA Schedule 51V. Sales and support: (800) 799-4408 or (805) 642-4408 (local, international, and Canadian orders).

## Products

- [Enforcer III Forklift Magnet](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/heavy-duty-forklift-magnet/): Shields' strongest forklift-mounted magnetic sweeper, with a triple stack of 3"-thick Ceramic 8 magnets that lifts nails up to 5-6" from the surface; 72" and 96" widths, quick-release debris dump, clamps onto most forklifts in about a minute for warehouses, ports, trucking terminals, and distribution yards
- [Type ALT Magnetic Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/type-alt/): The original hanging magnetic sweeper trusted by industry and the military; mounts to vehicles and equipment, available in 24"-96" widths (custom lengths on request) with optional wheels or fork pockets, for pavement, dirt, and broken concrete
- [Load Release All-Terrain Magnet](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/load-release-terrain-magnet/): Vehicle-mounted sweeper for any terrain with a top-mounted release bar for fast debris disposal; 36"-84" widths, 4-5" max lifting height
- [Type A.R. Auto-Release Magnetic Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/auto-release-magnetic-sweeper/): Sweeper for smooth, even pavement with a bottom-mounted release plate that drops collected debris automatically; 24"-84" widths
- [Terminator Dual-Purpose Magnetic Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/terminator/): Heavy-duty 48"-wide sweeper usable as a push unit, tow-behind, or fork-mounted unit; 4" lifting height, 250 lb lifting power, large 8" wheels for grass, gravel, and broken concrete at construction sites, recycling facilities, lumber yards, and arenas
- [Load-Release 3-in-1 Tow-Behind Magnetic Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/3-in-1/): Convertible sweeper that works as a push, hanging, or tow-behind unit, with load-release cleaning
- [MKS4000 Tow-Behind Magnetic Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/mks4000/): Towable magnetic sweeper built for roads and airfields; used for FOD control at airports, ports, landfills, and military flightlines, and available through a rental program
- [MKS5000 Tow-Behind Magnetic Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/mks5000/): Professional-grade towable sweeper designed for rough terrain and wide-area debris pickup
- [Multi-Surface Magnetic Broom](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/magnetic-broom-multi-surface-magnet/): Walk-behind magnetic broom for gravel, yards, and floors; 24"-48" widths, adjustable 3" lifting height, top-mounted release
- [EZ-Clean Magnetic Broom](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/ez-clean-magnetic-broom/): 24" magnetic broom with lever-release debris cleaning, suited to warehouses and loading docks on smooth or uneven surfaces
- [Econo-Mag Magnetic Broom](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/econo-mag-magnetic-broom/): Budget-friendly 24", 10 lb handheld magnetic sweeper for driveways and smooth floors
- [Magnetic Nail Sweep](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/magnetic-nail-sweep/): Compact, lightweight magnetic sweep for picking up nails and screws on any worksite, available with or without load release
- [DAGS Magnetic Fork Covers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/dags-magnetic-fork-covers/): Slip-resistant, scratch-proof neoprene-coated magnetic forklift fork covers that stabilize loads (especially steel-on-steel or wet material); single-piece design with no straps, widths 3"-6", lengths 42"-96", 3-year warranty; ships to Canada by phone order
- [Type CM-3 Super Strength Conveyor Magnet](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/type-cm3-conveyor-magnet/): Cross-belt conveyor magnet built with Grade 8 permanent magnets to pull large tramp metal (bucket teeth, drill bits, rebar) from high-volume flow; 18"-48" widths, no maintenance, lifetime guarantee on magnetic strength
- [Type CM-1 Conveyor Magnet with Auto Release](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/type-cm-1-conveyor-magnet-with-auto-release/): Portable, self-cleaning overhead conveyor magnet that removes random ferrous metal from light- to medium-volume product flow
- [Cross-Belt Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/belt-magnets/): Overhead cross-belt magnetic separators that continuously remove ferrous metal from moving conveyor lines
- [Stationary Separator Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/stationary-separator-magnets/): Fixed overhead separators suspended above conveyors to capture tramp metal before it damages equipment
- [Magnetic Head Pulleys](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/magnetic-head-pulleys/): Magnetized conveyor head pulleys that separate ferrous metal continuously as material discharges from the belt
- [Plate Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/plate-magnets/): Plate-style separation magnets installed in chutes and hoppers to trap ferrous contaminants in flowing material
- [PLM EZ-Lift Lifting Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/ez-lift/): Permanent lifting magnet for steel plate and round stock with a built-in safety factor of 3.3x the rated load
- [PowerMag Hand-Held Retrieving Magnet](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product/powermag/): Heavy-duty hand-held permanent magnet for retrieving ferrous metal and dropped parts

## Product Categories

- [All Magnetic Sweepers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/magnetic-sweepers-all/): Complete magnetic sweeper lineup across push, hanging, forklift, and tow-behind styles
- [Magnetic Sweepers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/magnetic-sweepers/): Overview of sweeper styles and options
- [Tips for Choosing a Sweeper](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/magnetic-sweepers/tips-for-choosing-a-sweeper/): Buyer's guide for selecting the right magnetic sweeper by terrain, width, and mounting
- [Forklift Magnetic Sweepers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/forklift-magnetic-sweepers/): Fork-pocket and chain-mount sweeper options compared by lifting height, width, and cleaning method
- [Vehicle-Mounted Sweepers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/vehicle-mounted-sweepers/): Sweepers that hang from trucks, forklifts, and utility vehicles
- [Tow-Behind Magnetic Sweepers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/tow-behind-magnetic-sweepers/): Towable sweepers for large outdoor areas like airfields, roads, and yards
- [Magnetic Brooms with Wheels](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/magnetic-brooms-with-wheels/): Walk-behind wheeled magnetic brooms
- [Magnetic Brooms & Rakes](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/magnetic-brooms-rakes/): Handheld brooms and rakes for smaller cleanup jobs
- [Separator Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/separator-magnets/): Conveyor, plate, pulley, and stationary separation magnets for tramp metal removal
- [Lifting Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/styles/lifting-magnets/): Permanent lifting magnets for steel material handling
- [Product Categories Overview](https://www.shieldscompany.com/product-categories/): Top-level catalog of all product lines

## Applications

- [Applications Overview](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/): Industries served by Shields magnets
- [Airlines & Flightlines](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/airlines-flightlines/): FOD prevention for airports and aviation
- [Military](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/military/): Magnetic sweepers for military bases and flightlines
- [Military Capabilities](https://www.shieldscompany.com/military-capabilities/): Government and defense contracting information, including GSA Schedule 51V, NAIC, and PCS numbers
- [Construction](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/construction/): Job-site cleanup and puncture prevention
- [Forklifts & Material Handling](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/forklifts-material-handling/): Warehouse debris control via fork-mounted and counterweight-mounted sweepers
- [Warehousing & Distribution](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/warehousing-distribution/): Dock and yard sweeping to cut flat-tire expense and downtime
- [Trucking](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/trucking/): Tire protection at freight terminals, typically via sweepers mounted on yard switchers
- [Shipping Terminals](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/shipping-terminals/): Port and container terminal debris removal
- [Aggregate Processing](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/aggregate-processing/): Tramp metal separation in crushing and screening operations
- [Food Processing](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/food-processing/): Metal contamination control in food production lines
- [Highway Maintenance](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/highway-maintenance/): Road debris cleanup for public works departments
- [Rental Centers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/rental-centers/): Rental-ready magnetic sweepers
- [Storm Damage Cleanup](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/storm-damage-cleanup/): Post-disaster nail and metal debris recovery
- [Equestrian Facilities & Fairgrounds](https://www.shieldscompany.com/applications/equestrian-facilities-and-fairgrounds/): Hoof-injury prevention in arenas and stables

## Company

- [About Us](https://www.shieldscompany.com/about-us/): Company history and overview
- [Made in America](https://www.shieldscompany.com/about-us/made-america/): U.S. manufacturing commitment
- [Shields Magnetics: Made in the U.S.A.](https://www.shieldscompany.com/shields-magnetics-made-in-the-u-s-a/): American manufacturing details
- [Contact Us](https://www.shieldscompany.com/contact-us/): Sales and support contact information
- [Generate a Quote](https://www.shieldscompany.com/generate-quote/): Request pricing for products
- [Policies](https://www.shieldscompany.com/about-us/policies/): Shipping, returns, and warranty policies
- [International Distributors](https://www.shieldscompany.com/about-us/international-distributors/): Overseas distribution partners for international buyers
- [Partner With Us](https://www.shieldscompany.com/partner-with-us/): Dealer and partnership opportunities
- [MKS-4000 Rental Program](https://www.shieldscompany.com/mks-4000-rental-program/): Rental option for the MKS-4000 tow-behind sweeper
- [Customer Testimonials](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnets-info/customer-testimonials/): Reviews from commercial and government customers
- [Reviews](https://www.shieldscompany.com/reviews/): Verified product reviews from buyers
- [FAQ](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnets-info/frequently-asked-questions/): Common questions about industrial magnets, ordering, and shipping
- [Magnets Info](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnets-info/): Educational resources about industrial magnets
- [Product Videos](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnets-info/product-videos/): Video demonstrations of sweepers, separators, and lifting magnets

## Optional

- [Magnetic Blog](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnetic-blog/): Articles on industrial magnets and applications
- [Tips for Choosing Between MKS-4000 and MKS-5000](https://www.shieldscompany.com/differences-mks-4000-mks-5000-tow-behind-magnetic-sweepers/): Comparison of the two tow-behind sweeper models
- [Determining Magnetic Pulling Power](https://www.shieldscompany.com/determining-magnetic-pulling-power/): How magnet strength is measured
- [Permanent vs. Rare Earth Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/laymans-terms-permanent-vs-rare-earth-magnets/): Layman's explanation of magnet types
- [How Magnetic Head Pulleys Are Designed](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnetic-head-pulley-designed/): Head pulley engineering overview
- [Clarifying the 3x Safety Rating for Lifting Magnets](https://www.shieldscompany.com/clarifying-3x-safety-rating-lifting-magnets/): Lifting magnet safety standards explained
- [Lifting Magnets Standards](https://www.shieldscompany.com/lifting-magnets-standards/): Industry standards for lifting magnets
- [Magnetic Separators & Conveyor Magnets in Food Safety](https://www.shieldscompany.com/how-magnetic-separators-and-conveyor-magnets-protect-food-and-family/): How separation magnets protect food products
- [Magnetic Sweeper Lifting Power](https://www.shieldscompany.com/magnetic-sweeper-lifting-power/): Understanding sweeper magnet strength ratings
- [Purpose of Magnetic Sweeper Wheels](https://www.shieldscompany.com/purpose-magnetic-sweeper-wheels/): Why sweepers use shock-protection wheels
- [Tow-Behind Magnetic Sweepers & Mil-Specs](https://www.shieldscompany.com/tow-behind-magnetic-sweepers-mil-specs/): Military specifications for towable sweepers
- [FOD Magnets on Aircraft Carriers](https://www.shieldscompany.com/fod-magnets-aircraft-carriers/): Foreign object debris control at sea