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A Champion wiper blade
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The threat of poor visibility can be dramatically
reduced for road users in South Africa, thanks
to a wide range of technologically-advanced
Champion wiper blades that are manufactured
by global powertrain and vehicle safety
technology leader Federal-Mogul.
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hampion recently introduced its
latest innovation in world-class wiper
blade technology in the form of the
new Aerovantage hybrid wiper blades, which
boast the combined features and benefits of
both conventional and flat blades.
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Federal-Mogul marketing director Hea th
Stow states that the blades have an
articulate plastic frame with conventional
hook-type connection, come in sizes from
35 cm to 65 cm and click into place with a
pre-fitted connector system to make wiper
replacement easy.
The Aerovantage
hybrid wiper blades
include steel substructure supporting
twin spring flexors and
rubber wiping elements
which allows it to perform
in the toughest heavy-
The range is designed to fit modern
vehicle windscreens for outstanding wipe
quality and improved aerodynamics,
as less blade area is exposed to wind
force, which leads to a reduction in lift
and wind noise. The aerodynamic shape
acts as an air spoiler for improved wiper
performance and the curved or bowed
flexor shape equalises pressure along
the blade to optimise contact with the
windscreen.
In addition, Champion has also
introduced the Aerovantage plastic
rear screen blades, which offers
state-of-the-art wiper manufacturing
technology. Stow notes that the blade
has been specifically designed to match
the individual design of the vehicle’s
original rear screen wiper blade, and
is guaranteed to be a high quality
replacement wiper.
“The key features of the
Aerovantage rear screen
blade include; high quality
design and easy
fitment.
duty environments.
It also offers outstanding
resistance to corrosion,
temperature extremes
and UV radiation,
he notes.
The blade
matches
or exceeds
original equipment
specifications and
has superior wiper
quality. The Aerovantage
rear screen blades are fitted as
original equipment by a number of
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internationally-recognised automotive
manufacturers,” he continues.
The recently-launched range of
Champion Easyvision flat and
conventional wiper blades are another
value-addition to the local market, as
they are compatible with 95 percent of
all vehicles in the country, thanks to an
innovative ‘retro-clip’ system that allows
flat blades to replace conventional
blades.
“Flat blades provide a more uniform
contact with windscreens, with evenly
distributed pressure along the length
of the wiper, thanks to tensioned steel
spring flexors and a symmetrical spoiler,
which responds to changing wind
force to maintain a constant wiping
performance,” explains Stow.
An added benefit of this rebranded
range is that two new flat blade designs
have been introduced to allow the
replacement of conventional blades
through a patented ‘Multi Clip’ system,
which connects seven popular wiper
arms. The Champion Easyvision flat
blade wipers only use 15 references, in
order to ensure that the range covers 95
percent of vehicles on the road.
Although flat blade wipers are more
effective, they are also more costly, and
Stow points out that Federal-Mogul has
enhanced the design of the Champion
Easyvision conventional blade range to
offer motorists a more cost-effective, yet
highly-reliable alternative.
september 2014