Superyacht wiper systems
The experience acquired with naval wipers has been extended for the recreational market, in order to create excellent products for pleasure boats. In these applications there are different needs to satisfy. Often the wipers become a distinctive element of the design of the boat rather than a mere accessory and then arms and blades finishing becomes essential. Moreover, boats designers use more and more wide and inclined windows that require big windshield wipers dimensions to ensure optimum visibility. The wipers of SPEICH SuperYacht line allows you to meet those needs because designed to combine the reliability of professional equipment with the aesthetics requirements of luxury boats.
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Super Yacht wipers Brochure
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Wiper Types and Products Choice
A superyacht windscreen wiper system is custom-made for each application and ship screens plan. The system design and production is made under strictly quality criteria in order to respect the supply management plan and deliverables requirements compliance. Our team of design engineers will supply the best advice and assistance in order to achieve an attractive design, in line with the elegance and aesthetic specifications of the boat, greatly improved window clearing efficiency and the best reliable product.
There is no a unique correct choice for a marine windscreen wiper. The choice depends on many factors:
Swept area requirements
Customer requirements
Form and size of the screen
We are able to offer a wide range of wiper systems, components and finishing that will meet all installations requirements. From standard flat screens to curved screens our systems are designed to meet all the necessary customer requirements.
SUPER YACHT WINDSCREEN WIPER SYSTEMS SELECTION
Pantograph and pendulum wiper systems
The pantograph and pendulum wiper systems of Superyacht line are custom-made and designed to ensure:
- High strength and corrosion resistance for extreme marine conditions;
- Compact design of the motor assembly for small installation compartments;
- Large choice of system configurations and finishes.
SUITABLE APPLICATION
They are used for both flat and curved windows usually with greater height than the base when installation space is limited. For wide windows, wipers with crossed areas are available.
Straight line wiper systems
The straight line wiper systems of Superyacht line are designed to ensure:
- Perfect visibility even under the worst weather conditions because of a high cleaned area (up to 85%);
- Reliability to operate in extreme marine conditions;
- Several adjustments to be made while installing in order to fit also to irregular windows;
- Large choice of system configurations and finishes.
SUITABLE APPLICATION
They are used for both flat and curved windows, usually with wide base length when the highest cleaned area is a requirement. For adjacent windows, wipers with double arms are available.
PRODUCTION AND TESTING
The in-house production of most components is part of SPEICH policy which provides several advantages: full quality control according to validated manufacturing and control plans, very flexible production for small batch components, short lead-time, long term spare parts availability and low obsolescence risk. Each product project is validated after dedicated testing, in our test room or a third-party laboratory, and first article inspection.
Below, a series of typical testing and compliance we achieve for our wiper systems:
- ISO17899 compliance for flagship products
- EMC, Environmental conditions and Vibration to EN60945
- Endurance and performance testing
- Salt spray testing
- IP Degree of Protection
- Distance from the magnetic compass