ABSTRACT

The requirements of the wiper system are simple. The windscreen must be clean enough to provide suitable visibility at all times. To do this, the wiper system must meet the following requirements.

• Efficient removal of water and snow. • Efficient removal of dirt. • Operate at temperatures from 30 to 80 °C. • Pass the stall and snow load test. • Service life in the region of 1 500 000 wipe cycles. • Resistant to corrosion from acid, alkali and ozone.