Improved Splash Guards

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Andersen Flaps has expanded its aerodynamic Eco-flaps splash guard line with the addition of 27- and 36-inch-long models.

The new lengths come with an improved design for better aerodynamic performance. The wide horizontal ribs have been removed to further reduce wind resistance and to improve fuel efficiency. The molded, aerodynamic channels of the Eco-flaps guard allow air and water to move easily through the flap surface with minimal drag to improve fuel economy, the company says, by up to 3.5%.

After moving through the channels, air and water flow reaches a dead-air zone on the back surface of the guard, where the water falls to the road surface. This flow pattern significantly reduces excessive road spray when compared to traditional mud flap designs while also reducing drag. The design directs water spray to the pavement rather than into passing or trailing vehicle’s lines-of-sight.

The improved Eco-flaps design is available in 24×24, 24×27, 24×30, and 24×36-inch splash guards. 

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Rolf Lockwood is editor emeritus of Today's Trucking and a regular contributor to Trucknews.com.


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