Sometimes on rainy days road conditions very complex timely detection of obstacles in the way of movement can save lives and prevent accidents. And in this case, windshield wipers play an important role. In many ways, the effectiveness of windshield wipers (wipers) depends on right choice upon purchase and installation. Therefore, so that motorists do not have the question of which wiper to choose, we will give the main criteria for choosing and tell a little about the different types of wipers that are presented on domestic market.
Classification car wipers
In order to answer the question of how to choose wipers for a car? You should first figure out what kind of wipers are and the features of each type of windshield wipers. By design, wipers are divided into three main classes: frame, frameless, and hybrid.
Frame wipers
This type of wipers is the most common in the domestic market. The design of such a wiper consists of a system of rocker arms and hinges on which the wiper blade is attached. Ten years ago, most of the frames of such wipers were made of metal, but since the mid-2000s, metal has been replaced with more modern materials. This is due to the fact that during the operation of wipers consisting of metal hinges and rocker arms, the latter wear out quickly, which causes large play and wear and, as a result, inefficient operation of the wipers. In addition, the metal parts of the wipers are prone to freezing and corrosion.
In this regard, many manufacturers began to manufacture hinges, axles, bushings, from plastic. This avoids freezing, large backlashes, which qualitatively affects the accuracy of the connection of the frame elements. Due to this, these frame wipers have excellent transverse rigidity, which is manifested in the effective fit of the rubber blade to the glass surface.
However, there is also negative sides. If plastic Low quality, and after a short period of time its structure is destroyed. Which leads to the formation of cracks and shells. This, in turn, causes squeaks during operation and large backlashes in the joints. And as a result, the windshield wipers work inefficiently.
Frameless wipers
This type of wipers is a plastic or rubber-plastic molded case, in which, as a rule, two metal plates are poured, between which the rubber blade of the wiper is attached. In shape, such a janitor is made in the form of a spoiler. At the ends of such wipers, plastic plugs are installed, and in its central part there is a bracket for mounting. The advantage of this design is its resistance to icing, and the absence of a large number rubbing elements: hinges, axles, bushings. In addition, due to the reduced size of the wiper arm, the wipers do not have large distortions and operate almost silently when moving across the glass. All this allows you to significantly extend the life of such wipers at times.
However, frameless wipers also have a number of disadvantages. The first, and perhaps the most important drawback of such wipers is their lack of versatility. Due to the fact that the metal plates are made with a bend, they can only be installed on glass, the curvature of which corresponds to the bending parameters of the wiper. That is, for each specific model windshield specific wipers are produced. In addition, the fastener brackets are not unified among different manufacturers, therefore, each can use only frameless type wipers intended for it.
hybrid wipers
There is a third class of windshield wipers - hybrid. This design combines elements from both frame and demon frame wipers. These wipers have a frame with rocker arms and hinges, as well as a plastic casing in the form of a spoiler. However, unlike classic frame wipers, hybrid ones have a frame of small height. Thanks to this combination of two designs, wipers of this type have positive properties the two previous classes.
The only drawback of such wipers can be called. However, the long service life more than covers this. In addition, it is in hybrid models of wipers that manufacturers use only high-quality materials, especially for blades and their working edges. Most of these wipers throughout the year do not lose their original elasticity and geometry.
The length of the wipers as one of the selection criteria
It's no secret that different car manufacturers install the wipers of the most different sizes. In most cases, a dual-wiper system is used, although there are cars with one or three wipers on the windshield. Let's dwell on the traditional version - two brushes. So it’s not uncommon for both wipers to be installed the same size. But sometimes they differ from each other. In this regard, when replacing wipers, you can experiment and choose longer wipers for yourself. But at the same time, everything should be tested, since the increased length of the wipers can lead to the meshing of the wipers with each other.
So the manufacturer offers owners of "Tavriy" to install wipers 500 mm long. However, as practice shows, a pair of wipers 530 and 550 mm long work perfectly on a car. Their cost slightly exceeds factory products, and the glass cleaning area is much larger. The situation is similar with Daewoo Lanos". Factory standards provide for the installation of 475 mm wipers each. But the owners of these cars prefer to install a 500mm wiper on the left, and 450mm wipers on the right. The Fiesta also has 280mm wipers, but car enthusiasts can easily install 300mm wipers on cars. Therefore, when choosing wipers, you should take this into account as well.
Nuances when choosing wipers
What else to look for when buying wipers for your car, how to choose them correctly. First, it should be remembered that the quality of the wipers is determined by their uniform texture, the color of the tape. Rubber brushes (blades) should be free of burrs and scuffs. And all working edges should not be rounded. Wireframe models in addition, they must ensure free movement of the tape in the clamps when the frame is bent. The brush blade itself should be made of elastic rubber.
In addition to all of the above, do not forget that if your car has original wipers that cannot be found on free sale (short wipers, heated wipers), then it may make sense to replace only the rubber band (blade). To do this, you only need to know the type of fastening of the rubber band and choose a similar one, but from a different car model, and then, adjusting it in length, install it on your windshield wipers. There are the following types of attachment of rubber bands (brush blades): hook, side pin, bayonet, side clip, button, wide hook. The domestic classic VAZ and the first models of the front-wheel drive VAZ family have their own mount - a bayonet. However, more modern models already have hook-type wipers. Therefore, it is always possible to perform a budgetary replacement of wipers.
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Conclusion!
First and most main reason, which indicates the need to replace the wipers, is the poor cleanability of the glass with a brush. And also her mechanical damage, which lead to wrong work. The concept of poor cleanability is understood as follows: if after two or three sweeps of the wiper the glass surface has stains, then .
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It would seem that it doesn’t matter what kind of windshield wipers you have, but in fact some do not do their job well, leave streaks or simply freeze in winter. Since there are different versions from different manufacturers, why not choose the ideal ones for yourself, because they are inexpensive. Therefore, we will tell you how to choose wipers for a car, and which ones to choose.
In general, there are several types of windshield wipers:
- frameless;
- frame;
- winter;
- hybrid.
Let's talk about them in more detail so that you know which ones are right for you.
Frameless
This option is the best in terms of aerodynamics, but most do not need this. The body is made of rubber and plastic, and its shape resembles a spoiler. Inside there are two metal plates, between which there is a rubber plate, which, in turn, cleans the glass. There is a plastic plug at the end.
This type may please with the absence of hinges that wear out, but besides this, it pleases the opportunity to replace the rubber blade. We make it easy, remove the plugs, and change, this saves both time and money. In principle, they work silently, which is a plus.
Unfortunately, they are not universal, they are all created for a specific model and it is not always possible to buy suitable ones for yourself. Also fasteners are not unified. In general, their main advantage is an excellent work on high speeds and fairly good resistance in winter, practically do not freeze. The disadvantage is just not universality, as well as the price of about 500 rubles. Best of all, when buying, pay attention to the manufacturers BOSCH, DENSO and CHAMPION.
Frame
This type of windshield wiper is the most common option. They are also called flying. The design has a rocker arm system with hinges to which a rubber blade is attached. The rocker arms provide a snug fit to the windshield blade.
Older versions of these windshield wipers had a predominantly metal construction. This allowed us to spend some money on production, but in terms of operation, they were not very good. They quickly loosened, and also quickly subjected to freezing. In general, the design is quickly loosened and you have to buy new ones. Now this is gone.
Modern manufacturers basically make the entire structure of plastic, since in winter they freeze less. In the event that they are still frozen, it is much easier to clear the structure of ice. Due to the use of plastic, the assembly accuracy is excellent, and the mobility has also been improved. In addition, a positive temperature improves the quality of the direct purpose of the wiper itself, so it can be chosen when compared with a metal one. The frame itself is slightly stiffer and the blade adheres better to the glass.
Yes, it's a cheap build, but it tells you about the quality of the materials used in the production. There is a creak during operation and does not fit perfectly to the glass. They are, of course, better in terms of resistance to low temperatures than metal ones, but still not the best. This type is inexpensive, the minimum price that we met is 150 rubles. They will last at least 6 months, but there are times when the service life will be more than a year.
The price is very small, and the manufacturers are the same as the previous species.
Winter
As you already understood by the name, they are best used in winter. But in fact, these are ordinary frame wipers that have a casing. This casing, as it were, insulates them, preventing them from freezing, and they can also perfectly remove snow from the windshield. Indeed, their use in winter makes operation easier.
In summer, it is not advisable to use this type, since when high speed they begin to vibrate, and the brush itself jumps on the windshield. You can buy them in almost any store at a completely different price. There are options for 400 rubles, and there are more expensive than 2,000 rubles. You should buy options from 1,000 rubles, as the quality will be good. Popular brands are MARUENU, Gyraless Snow and Trico Ice.
hybrid
A view not so often used by motorists, which differs from all in a rather small height of the frame itself. This made it possible to install the frame under the streamlined casing. They will please with good aerodynamics, the wind will press them perfectly against the glass. The rubber blades adhere perfectly to the glass thanks to the developed hinged frame. They are great for cars whose windshield has a high bulge.
The manufacturer uses fairly high-quality materials, which is good. Natural rubber is used, the density of which is high, this helps to increase the service life, as well as endure moisture or sunlight. Without problems, they will last you a year and at the same time elasticity and geometry will not change a bit.
In general, we will attribute to the pluses high reliability and the ability to use them regardless of the time of year. Unfortunately, they cost a lot, the cost starts from 500 rubles and reaches 2,000 rubles, but they are worth it.
Now there are already frameless versions with a heating function that consumes 12V. You can control this feature from the salon and also surprise your friends or relatives. I pressed the button, a couple of minutes and there is no ice, cool.
They are quite reliable, and the elasticity of the gum they have on good level. They are much more expensive than other versions, but will also last longer. Many do not want to take one mainly because of the cost, but they are also confused by the need to connect, pull wires and choose a place for a button in the cabin.
A good option, but unfortunately expensive.
Purchase
If you are going to buy yourself new windshield wipers, then pay attention to their length. It is clear that the longer the better, but it still depends on the car itself. In reality, some manufacturers can install quite different lengths.
Look at the mounts when buying, because they are different, the most popular is the hook. Especially if you purchase options without a frame, here you need to choose a better mount. Also, do not forget to look at the appearance itself so that there is no marriage.
Also look at the gum and study its composition, which will most likely be written on the package. It is desirable that there is no graphite or silicone, or at least there is one thing.
In the end, I want to say that in vain we do not betray some details of attention. Windshield wipers affect visibility in bad weather, which is very important for safety. But now you know how to choose wipers for your car, what options exist, and which one is better to choose.
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Most frequently asked question- which brushes are better, framed or frameless? There is no single answer to this question. The rating includes both those and others. In addition, the list of the best includes hybrid models. All of them have their advantages and disadvantages.
Wiper blades are one of the most frequently changed consumables in a car: you often have to install new ones even on cars that have just left a car dealership; on many state employees, regular wipers do not suit drivers much. Well, let's try to figure out how this simple item works and by what principle you need to choose the best set of wipers.
Brushes of the modern type were invented almost a hundred years ago - in 1923. Since then, their device has changed little: the working element is an elastic band with a sharp edge, fixed in an elastic bracket for attaching to a leash. The elasticity of the brush is its main quality, which directly affects the cleaning efficiency, since when moving, the edge of the brush should fit as closely as possible to the curved surface of the glass.
Depending on the type of suspension in the bracket, the brushes are divided into:
- Frame- in them, the supporting structure itself is the elastic element. The brush frame is connected to the cleaning plate at several points, trying to bend it. Hence and main disadvantage frame brushes: they are closest to the glass at the points of connection with the frame.
- Frameless brushes as an elastic element use a metal plate, poured into the brush itself. Technologically, their manufacture is more complicated and expensive, but this is justified by a much better fit and, accordingly, effective work. A distinctive feature of frameless brushes is their laconic appearance: the mount is located on the plastic frame of the brush itself.
- hybrid brushes have both a supporting frame and an additional elastic element in the plate. For glasses with a large curvature of the surface, they will probably become the best choice. It is easy to distinguish them by the plastic casing that covers the frame and at the same time serves as an aerodynamic element.
The brush itself can be made from the most various materials, the requirements for which are simple: elasticity, low coefficient of friction (this will ensure not only the absence of creaking, but also reduce edge abrasion), resistance to de-icing reagents, solvents (the main component of the washer is isopropyl alcohol) and ultraviolet radiation. The rubber that was originally used for this is not very suitable for the specified parameters - in the cold it becomes stiffer, which is especially sensitive for frame brushes, it quickly cracks, and due to the high coefficient of friction it is prone to creaking. Modern silicone-based materials allow you to create more best brushes windshield wipers that can work both in summer and in hard frost.
When choosing brushes, you should take into account the peculiarities of car operation - in summer, budget frame brushes will be no less effective than premium hybrid models. But in the northern regions, in cities where anti-icing agents are actively used, the quality of the brush material and its design require more careful attention: here expensive “hybrids” definitely win in all respects.
If the janitor in your yard has decided not to remove the snow anymore, then all you have to do is put up a notice that you have lost your golden Breguet. And if the wipers of your car decided to go on strike, then you need to start choosing them. And it must be done correctly.
Car wipers have evolved
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Windshield wipers of a car windshield or ordinary wipers differ only in price and the degree of brand “hype”, and in the process of operation they do not have any significant differences. Unfortunately, this is the opinion not only of inexperienced motorists who have recently purchased their first car, but also of many experienced drivers. Of course, a cheap “slant” fake can be hidden under the solid “Made in Germany” marking, but this is not the only catch that awaits the buyer when choosing the right wiper model.
Windshield wipers are needed for both trains and planes.
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The role of car wipers should not be underestimated, since models that fulfill their purpose with high quality not only withstand the test even in very harsh winters, but also allow the driver to detect an obstacle that has arisen on the road in time, therefore, prevent an accident and save the lives of both passengers and pedestrians.
Only absolute visibility will allow you to bypass a bump or pit, or instantly respond to an impatient schoolboy who ran into a red light. Therefore, the choice of wipers should be given some time, paying attention to the following parameters.
Sometimes one windshield wiper is enough
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1. Quantity. Traditionally, the car is equipped with two front wipers, but some modern models are adapted for one or three wipers at once. If the vehicle has rear wipers, they should also not be neglected, as in severe weather conditions they will provide clearer visibility and become an additional trump card for the driver.
Wiper length - important criterion
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2. Length. Of course, one of the indicators of high-quality wipers is the area of glass that they are able to clear from snow, rain and drops of dirt, but it is a mistake to assume that in order to achieve the expected effect, it is enough to purchase the longest wipers possible. It is important to pre-calculate or test new system, making sure that the included wipers will not cling to each other. The classic two-wiper system of the same length is increasingly being replaced by a more sophisticated one, where the wiper on the driver's side is slightly longer than the wiper on the passenger's side, providing a larger cleaning area.
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3. Wiper type:
. Frame. Their effectiveness is due to the fact that the rubber surface adheres very tightly to the windshield, due to which it cleans even the most serious dirt, for example, drops of liquid dirt;
. Frameless. They are resistant to icing, do not have distortions and are practically silent;
. Hybrid. Combine the advantages of two classic types.
Frameless wiper
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4. Attachment type. The most common type of attachment that can be purchased at any store or gas station is a hook. To purchase other types, you should contact specialized stores. Among them, you can choose such types of wiper mounts as a bayonet, acceptable for some French marks cars, wide hook for American models, side clip, button and side pin.
