Category Archives: Foreign Material Exclusion

Foreign Material Exclusion and Foreign Object Search and Retrieval is a method that combines the use of remote visual inspection instruments and retrieval tools to locate and remove foreign material and loose parts from industrial systems. Retrieval tools include: Hooks, snares, magnets and manually operated or motorized grasping tools.

Satellites Require Videoscope Inspection

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Paul Fitzgerald

The manufacture of expensive and complex communication satellites need to be thoroughly inspection with videoscopes. Any potential defect or foreign debris needs to be discovered for a space satellite to function properly. A videoscope can be snaked through tubes and … Continue reading →

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Floor Drain Inspections

Posted on March 15, 2010 by Steve Clark

Drainage is important in many industries but especially in food processing facilities.  Because of the cleanliness requirements to maintain viable product it is unsanitary to have constant drain back-ups.  Processing plants can have thousands of feet of underground piping to … Continue reading →

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Foreign Object Search and Retrieval Tools

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Paul Fitzgerald

It can happen… Even the smallest objects can cause large expenses for your facility. Foreign Object Search And Retrieval (FOSAR) tools, Loose Parts Retrieval Tools, Foreign Material Exclusion Retrieval Tools (FME) and Foreign Object Debris Retrieval Tools (FOD) will locate … Continue reading →

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