Beam windshield wipers or bracketless windshield wipers have been around for some years now and used to be only available on high-end cars. But now they can be fitted to virtually all models.
If you own an older model car, it still may be using conventional wipers, or ones with steel frames. While these work, bracketless windshield wipers are better for snowy weather as there is no frame for the snow to accumulate.
.They’re LighterBeam wipers do not have the steel framework, and are primarily constructed of the rubber wiper blade, and a small attachment mechanism that secures the blade to the car’s wiper arm.
This reduction of weight helps the blade to glide over the windshield with less force and puts less stress on the wiper arms.
It’s Easy To SwitchAnyone who has tried to replace conventional steel framed wiper blades knows that it can be a real pain—literally. The small tab that locks the wiper onto the wiper arm of the car can be very difficult to depress, and can sometimes cause injury to your fingers.
Beam wipers operate in a similar fashion, but the mechanics of inserting and removing a bracketless wiper is much easier and quicker.
Even PressureStreaking on a windshield is pretty much a thing of the past with beam wipers because the way they are designed. This means even pressure across the length of the blade, which helps to eliminate streaking.
Better DesignedCar windshields are becoming more convex, so it is essential that wipers be able to follow the curvature of the windshield to assure the best results in cleaning. Beam wiper blades do this with ease.
Less Chatter and NoiseOld conventional windshield wipers have a tendency to chatter and make noise due to their design, but bracketless blades are very quite.
They Look BetterIf you’d like to make your car look a little more contemporary, a set of beam windshield wipers will do the trick. They are more aerodynamic, which means they look sleeker. And as an added benefit, they won’t lift up when heavy winds strike them.
About the Same PriceIn the beginning, beam windshield wipers were very expensive and even today, there are some that are very pricy. Bur searching for a good set of affordable beam wipers is as easy as going to eBay or an online auto parts store.
Bracketless blades cost about the same as conventional blades and in some cases are significantly cheaper.
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