The FOD Control Corporation offers design upgrades to its popular friction mat system, the FOD-Razor Airport Runway Sweeper. The formerly polypropylene mats are now constructed of a more durable nylon fiber, improving the sweeper’s smooth glide over punishing runway and ramp conditions. A new built-in “hitch and forget” weight-release mechanism prevents overloading of debris during sweeping operations. The streamlined hitch assembly offers easy set-up and improves portability.