Truck Wiper blades
Valeo Truck Wiper Blades
For heavy-duty vehicles like trucks, proper visibility is critical to ensure the driver can see other smaller vehicles and the road conditions ahead. Windscreen wipers are critical safety equipment for driving in rain or inclement weather as they ensure safe visibility for the driver during inclement weather conditions.
Valeo brings a complete range of wiping systems for trucks to the aftermarket, including different types of windscreen wiper blades. As the leader in wiping systems for passenger vehicles, Valeo brings its expertise and OE quality to the truck wiper market with its optiBLADE® Trucks and TIR® range.
Discover why Valeo is one of the leading wiper system original equipment manufacturers:
- Valeo is N°1 in wiping systems worldwide* for passenger vehicles
- Valeo has leading expertise in wiping systems thanks to decades of OE experience
- Valeo brings the latest innovations in wiping to the aftermarket
* Original equipment market share in 2021
Valeo optiBLADE® Trucks: made of steel for the pro.
The Valeo optiBLADE® Trucks range is an alternative offer representing the perfect combination of a high quality product and competitive positioning. This range is available in conventional technology with total of 8 part numbers with lengths ranging from 500 mm to 700 mm, resulting in a small range covering all main trucks. Three part numbers are even equipped with pre-mounted washer ramp to cover specific important applications.
The Valeo optiBLADE® Trucks range is the top choice in terms of:
- Quality: the blades are designed and manufactured in Europe by Valeo engineers.
- Robustness: as it comprises a 100% metal blade, a robust wiping performance is guaranteed for Truck vehicles
- Durability: rubber blades with coating ensure an efficient and long lasting wipe, whatever the weather conditions
The TIR® conventional blades
Benefit from Valeo’s know-how as the N°1 OEM supplier with OE quality. The range is made up of 20 part numbers with sizes ranging from 400 mm to 1000 mm, including 8 sets and 12 single blades for better stock rotation.
Valeo offers a complete Flat Blade upgrade program for the Heavy-Duty segment: TIR X-trm range 11 P/N, a range dedicated to truck applications which use 9x4 mm and 12x4 mm hook arms. The benefits with the upgrade from conventional to Flat Blade technology are easy to see:
- +20% improvement in wiping performance compared to a conventional blade, thanks to the ultra resistant structure, which works even in extreme conditions thanks to the even pressure applied from the blade on the windshield
- Increase in comfort and safety thanks to the ultra-flat structure of flat blade technology providing better visual comfort compared to a conventional blade
- Easy-to-fit range thanks to the pre-fitted universal adaptor which makes fitting obvious, taking a maximum time of 35 seconds
Benefits of Valeo Truck Wiper Blades
Valeo’s heavy-duty wiper blades are designed to be as easy to identify and use as possible:
- Easy to spot branding on the packaging, making it easy to identify the right blade range in an instant
- A clear list of key applications on the packaging, so you can quickly identify the compatible models
- Key product benefits listed on the front of the packaging
- Clear and detailed fitment instructions listed on the rear side of the packaging, including a variety of attachment types
Frequently Asked Questions ⤵︎
What Causes Windscreen Wiper Streaks?
There are a number of reasons for wipers to leave streaks across the windscreen during operation. The buildup of dirt, traffic film and other particles on the windscreen in addition to heavy frost, ice or snow build up around the blade will contribute to causing damage to the rubber element during operation.
The wipers will need to be replaced to rectify the issue. However to prevent subsequent damage to the new blades the following action should be undertaken:
- Ensure the correct mounting connector is used when installing the new wiper, taking care to avoid damage Thoroughly clean the windscreen with a high quality glass cleaner to remove the buildup of grease, dirt and traffic film.
- Pay particular attention to the area where the wipers sit in the parked position and clean away any debris buildup. Failure to ensure this area is thoroughly clean will result in damage being caused to the new blades at first operation. Irreparable damage to the windscreen surface may also occur.
- Check the windscreen for tar deposits and remove using a specific product if required.
- Ensure the washer fluid reservoir is kept topped up with a high quality screen wash.
- Check the condition of the wiper arm and replace if distorted or exhibits a weak / broken spring.
What Causes Windscreen Wiper Water Haze?
There are a number of reasons for wipers to leave water haze across the windscreen during operation. The exposure to wide variations in temperatures whilst the wipers are parked without being used for long periods of time results in deformation of the wiper rubber. The age of the wiper is also a factor.
The wipers will need to be replaced to rectify the issue. However to prevent subsequent damage to the new blades the following action should be undertaken:
- Ensure the correct mounting connector is used when installing the new wiper, taking care to avoid damage.
- Thoroughly clean the windscreen with a high quality glass cleaner to remove the buildup of grease, dirt and traffic film.
- Pay particular attention to the area where the wipers sit in the parked position and clean away any debris buildup. Failure to ensure this area is thoroughly clean will result in damage being caused to the new blades at first operation. Irreparable damage to the windscreen surface may also occur.
- Check the windscreen for tar deposits and remove using a specific product if required.
- Ensure the washer fluid reservoir is kept topped up with a high quality screen wash.
- Check the condition of the wiper arm and replace if distorted or exhibits a weak / broken spring.
What Causes Wiper Judder and Noise?
There are a number of reasons for wipers to judder across the windscreen and create noise during operation. The deformation of the rubber due to age can cause noise during operation. Additionally, a poorly fitted, loose / broken or incorrect type of mounting connector will result in the wiper juddering across the screen.
The wipers will need to be replaced to rectify the issue. However to prevent subsequent damage to the new blades the following action should be undertaken:
- Ensure the correct mounting connector is used when installing the new wiper, taking care to avoid damage.
- Thoroughly clean the windscreen with a high quality glass cleaner to remove the buildup of grease, dirt and traffic film.
- Pay particular attention to the area where the wipers sit in the parked position and clean away any debris buildup. Failure to ensure this area is thoroughly clean will result in damage being caused to the new blades at first operation. Irreparable damage to the windscreen surface may also occur.
- Check the windscreen for tar deposits and remove using a specific product if required.
- Ensure the washer fluid reservoir is kept topped up with a high quality screen wash.
- Check the condition of the wiper arm and replace if distorted or exhibits a weak / broken spring.
