The marine environment can be one of the harshest on the planet, with machinery confronted with extreme temperature and weather conditions, excessive vibrations, relentless spray as well as the corrosive element of salt.
This means a marine-grade wiper motor is a must to ensure the safety of your vessel whatever the conditions. This is where Parvalux has your vessel covered, with the Viper3 motor, which is not just resistant to the elements – it was made with them in mind.
Marine Industry Challenges
The challenges faced by the marine industry are unique and include:
Corrosion – By far the biggest challenge is corrosion caused by saltwater exposure. It is essential that all windscreen wiper components are resistant to salt spray and humidity fluctuations.
Durability – The consistent exposure to UV rays, high winds, driving rain and temperature extremes including a build-up of ice on the windscreen can be detrimental to wiper components. They must be able to maintain their flexibility as well as to operate in extreme conditions without warping, cracking or seizing up.
Power and Performance – As marine vessels require larger windscreens than other modes of transport, they also require more powerful wiper motors with longer blades. Maintaining effective sweep coverage, and consistent contact with the glass can be challenging in rough seas or at high speeds.
Low Maintenance – It needs to be a straightforward procedure to maintain wiper systems, with ease of access to the components. Conversely the wiper systems need to be robust enough so that regular repair isn’t necessary.
Integration – Wiper systems need to integrate seamlessly with bridge and other navigation systems.
Noise and Vibration – Wiper systems must operate quietly and with limited vibrations especially on high-end yachts or cruise ships where noise can disrupt the comfort of the passengers.
With a rugged build quality, designed to meet and exceed marine industry standards, Parvalux’s Viper3 is capable of breaking through build-ups of ice, can shrug off salt corrosion, and operate flawlessly through wind, rain, and relentless UV exposure.
Viper3 Benefits
There are many benefits to the Viper3 motor which make it a go-to solution for the marine industry. These include:
Adaptable Mounting and Added Support Structures – Not only does this add to the reliability of the motor, but also means it is easy to integrate into your current system.
Large Brush Design – When working at the higher speeds the larger brushes help to reduce wear and tear which reduces the need for maintenance.
Reduced Gear Wear – Through the use of composite materials in the manufacture, there is reduced wear and tear on the gears in comparison to other gears on the market.
Compact Design – With a size of only 280 x 126 x 145mm the Viper3 can fit into the most challenging of spaces.
Separate Mode Switch – The separate mode switch with internally routed wiring ensures a sleek design.
Durable – The Viper3 is designed to excel in the harshest of environments including high and low temperatures, humidity variances, and salt water.
Purpose Built – To ensure the motor is durable, reliable and ready to install, Viper3 is a purpose built PMDC right angled geared motor, sealed to IP67 tailored for harsh marine environments.
Versitile – The Viper3 is available in a range of voltages from as low as 12 volts ranging all the way up to 220 volts.
Partnering with Parvalux
When designing your marine wiper system, partnering with Parvalux will make the process smooth, reliable and stress free. Choosing the right wiper system isn’t just about ticking a box on a spec sheet but about ensuring your vessels are safe, and the systems are durable and reliable.
With the Viper3, you get marine-ready reliability that operators trust and engineers endorse. To find out more, head over to the product pages here, or contact a member of the team.