Wiper Blades Explained
Car & LCV Wiper BladesConventional / Standard Wiper Blade
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Standard wiper blades are the most common type of windscreen wiper, often referred to as looking like a coat hanger and are still fitted to the majority of new vehicles, although this is in decline. They are usually attached to the vehicle using a hook shape wiper arm fitting. Sizes range from 11" to 28" and it is not uncommon to have different sizes fitted to the drivers and passengers sides of the windscreen. If you already have these fitted they can easily be replaced with either another set of standard wipers or the new type of flat wiper blade upgrade.
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Retro Fit Wiper Blade
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Flat wiper blades feature a totally new style and technology and are fast becoming the standard fit on new vehicles. These types of wiper blades do not have a metal 'coat hanger' shaped frame. Instead they have a tensioned metal strip running within the rubber structure of the wiper blade. This design allows for a flatter aerodynamic shape which reduces wind noise. The internal metal strip applies constant pressure along the length of the blade and has a built in spoiler. Being smaller than a conventional wiper it also provides less obstruction to the driver's field of vision.
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Multi-Direct Fit (MDF) & Direct Fit (DF) Wiper Blade
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Flat wiper blades feature a totally new style and technology and are fast becoming the standard fit on new vehicles. These types of wiper blades do not have a metal 'coat hanger' shaped frame. Instead they have a tensioned metal strip running within the rubber structure of the wiper blade. This design allows for a flatter aerodynamic shape which reduces wind noise. The internal metal strip applies constant pressure along the length of the blade and has a built in spoiler. Being smaller than a conventional wiper it also provides less obstruction to the driver's field of vision.
If your vehicle had these type of wiper blades fitted from new then you can only replace them with a similar type of flat blade. They will not have a hook shaped wiper arm fitting. The most common type of wiper arm fittings for flat wiper blades are known as Side Pin, Bayonet, Pinch Tab, Push Button and Slider. |
Hybrid Wiper Blade
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Our hybrid wiper blades combine the performance of a traditional wiper blade with the aerodynamic properties of a jointless blade and are suitable for both OE replacement and traditional upgrade. Hybrid wiper blades consist of a metal frame with multiple pressure points and a linked plastic spoiler which reduces lift to deliver a streak-free wipe across the screen.
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Commercial & Plant Wiper Blades
Heavy Duty Commercial Wiper Blades
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We also offer a complete range of Heavy Duty Commercial wiper blades. These consist of a total range of 21 Wiper blades in sizes 20″ to 40″ complete with the necessary arm adapter fittings. These include a required 9×3mm/ 9×4mm/12×4mm/16×6mm Hook type, different Wash Wipe Spray Nozzle types – 13mm/17mm/22mm/25mm/27mm and also Nut and Bolt types.
Should you need further assistance with the varying options we can offer then please give us a call. |
Plant Wiper Blades
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Our range of plant wiper blades and arms are ideal for those customers looking to replace the wiper blade on their forklift, crane, digger and other vehicles similar to this.
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CCTV Wiper Blades
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We can offer a range or CCTV camera wiper blades to suit your custom specifications. Whether you are looking for rubber bladed wiper blade for wet weather conditions or for a brush wiper blade suited more to dusty/sandy conditions like the dessert.
If you are designing or have a project coming up where you need a large amount of wiper blades then please get in touch to discuss this further. |