Vortex Splash Guards Tech Information

Under protection of 7 international proprietary patents, Vortex holds the distinguished honor of having introduced the worlds 1st Aerodynamic Mudflap™. From concept in 85 to founding in 99 to commercial reality in 01 Vortex's award winning ventilated flow thru aerodynamic mudflap™ represents an historical quantum shift in vehicle design. PACCAR, aptly renown as the worlds first purpose built aerodynamic truck maker, became the 1st OEM in 2008 to launch in the America's. Vortex likewise became the #1 selling flap for the F150 SVT Ford Raptor. History Inspired by a vision to improve road safety Albert Z Morin ( founding father) inventor of the Mobile Snow Meltor, discovered mudflaps needed holes to effectively reduce side spray. Before he passed in 88, acquiring the 1st aero mudflap IP in 85, Albert had a clean slate (home advantage) to engineer this game changing tech with the most logical disruptive design that still stands today.. where form follows function, he engineered the optimal balance between maximum air flow; essential for improved spray suppression, and improved fuel economy, without compromising the intended use of the traditional mudlfap (being protection ),..Protection not only to the vehicle but those following or approaching. As such, Albert by default, was poised to arrive at the most logical solution to attain that essential balance. Alberts game changing design not only inherently improved vision, but also fuel economy, traction, brake & tire performance. How it works ... Acting as one way valves,Vortex's airflow mudflap incorporates a series of porous (AKA louvered, vented or slotted) openings that captures otherwise unwanted recirculated water & air through the air intake & exhaust ports of the flap. This not only reduces force drag (air pressure) on the tire side, but parasitic (suction) drag that occurs on the logo side (backside) of the flap. At speed, air rushing back to fill the void creates drag. Less drag = less fuel.