RAIN-X presents heavy-duty wipers for Class 8 trucks
The new wiper blade is made with a synthetic squeegee that is designed to withstand the elements and to provide a smooth, chatter-free wipe.
The Trucker News Services
5/28/2009
HOUSTON — In its continued commitment to wet weather driving visibility expertise, Rain-X recently introduced a Heavy Duty windshield wiper blade for the more than 8.1 million Class 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 vehicles currently in operation on American roadways. The new Rain-X heavy-duty wiper blade is designed to withstand the demanding weather conditions faced by over-the-road drivers.
While covering thousands of miles of roadway each a year, truckers can depend on Rain-X for ultimate visibility while driving in the harshest of weather conditions: rain, sleet and snow. Clear visibility can improve reaction time by up to a full second in poor weather and when traveling at 60 mph, a full second can equate to 100 feet, which may be the difference in avoiding an accident.
“In recent surveys, we found that 46 percent of truckers know and trust Rain-X products,” said Harley Johnson, Rain-X group brand manager. “With the current trust and loyalty truckers have shown us, we are excited to bring the premium quality, durability and visibility that truckers have come to expect from the Rain-X Original Glass Treatment, into a specific application for the heavy-duty trucking sector.”
The new wiper blade is made with a synthetic squeegee that is designed to withstand the elements and to provide a smooth, chatter-free wipe.
The wiper blade also has a galvanized steel frame that provides long-lasting durability and protection against corrosion. It is also designed to apply even pressure.
As with all blades, it is recommended that drivers check their wiper blades every six months and change them at least once a year. The Rain-X heavy-duty wiper blade comes in sizes ranging from 13 to 24 inches, and will fit 96 percent of the medium- and heavy-duty truck market.
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Rain-X branded products are produced and marketed by Shell Lubricants. The term ‘Shell Lubricants’ collectively refers to the companies of the Shell Group engaged in the lubricants business. Shell lubricants companies are global leaders in lubricants and operate in approximately 120 countries worldwide.
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