From preventing punctured tires to sorting cutlery, industrial magnets play an important role in the airline industry. Magnets are used in ways that you wouldn’t expect! Without magnets, there could be more problems and overspent budgets. Let’s look closely at the specifics!
Magnetic Sweepers
Magnetic sweepers are used in a variety of industries to reduce costs that come with broken equipment and to remove ferrous waste from the ground. In the airline industry, magnetic sweepers can help save a punctured airplane tire. Sweepers can pick up foreign waste that can puncture an airplane tire. If an airline tire is punctured, it can throw the daily operation of an airline into chaos. Flights will be delayed, and possibly canceled, leaving operations with costly repairs and unhappy flyers. Most importantly, it can impact the safety of passengers.
Magnetic Sorters or Separators?
Ever wondered what happens to the dirty cutlery when the plane lands and who cleans it? When an airplane plane lands, the dirty forks, knives, spoons, and trays are removed onto a conveyor belt to be cleaned. Then, an industrial magnet transfers all dirty silverware and trays to get cleaned quickly and completely. With the busy schedule of airlines, industrial magnets allow for silverware and trays to be quickly and completely cleaned for the next passengers.
Aircraft Compass and Magnetic Field
One of the most important navigational tools in the cockpit is the magnetic compass. The magnetic compass is one of the simplest and oldest instruments for navigation. According to the Federal Aviation Management handbook, the earth is referred to as a “large magnet spinning in space.” A magnetic flux surrounds the earth and influences magnets on earth. Magnets on earth align with the magnetic field, which is useful for flight navigation to determine cardinal directions and the number of degrees between them.
Contact Apex Magnets
At Apex Magnets we provide strong neodymium magnets for industrial applications, as well as general applications. We understand that magnet needs vary — we offer customized solutions that best fit your business needs. Fill out our Custom Magnet Request form, and your RFQ will be reviewed in 1-2 business days and we will respond as quickly as possible. Remember, we are here to help! Feel free to contact us with any questions you have about magnets or which magnets are best for your application. Call us at 1-304-257-1193 or send us an email.
