Eco-flaps Splash Guards

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Andersen Flaps has expanded its aerodynamic Eco-flaps splash guard line with the addition of an 18-in.-wide unit that can be paired with wide-based tires.

Andersen notes that, for maximum spray reduction, fleets should combine their wide-based tires with 24-in.-wide splash guards because the extra width will trap more water during inclement weather.

Available in custom lengths, the new 18-in. splash guard is backed by the Eco-flaps standard 2-year warranty. The custom-length option means there’s less surface to block air flow behind the tires, allowing better highway fuel economy. Shorter-length flaps also reduce the risk of catching when backing over curbs.

The new 18-in. splash guard offers the same design that reduces wind resistance (drag) to improve highway fuel economy and reduces excessive road spray by redirecting airborne water to the pavement rather than into passing or trailing vehicle’s lines of sight. 

This new size splash guard is made of the same durable, high-impact nylon as all Eco-flaps, enabling them to withstand extreme conditions and thus providing longer life than competitive flaps, the company says.

The new 18-in. wide splash guard will be available early this year. 

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


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