Wiper Systems For Optical Devices
Advanced Wiper Solutions for Optical & Camera Devices | Military & Marine-Grade
Hepworth delivers specialised wiper systems for optical and camera devices, precisely engineered to maintain clarity under the toughest marine and military conditions. Leveraging decades of marine and rail system expertise, our bespoke solutions are built to perform reliably when visibility matters most.
Military Projects
Dual linkage system, one drive unit driving two arms and blades.


Single pantograph wiper system to clean 7 lenses.


3 single pendulum wipers for 3 lenses.

Key Applications
- Military-Grade Camera Protection: Rugged systems for surveillance and targeting optics, designed for continuous operation in extreme environments.
- Wind Farm & Lidar Systems: Low-profile wipers for pendulum-mounted wind‑speed and direction sensors, ideal for demanding offshore and onshore use.
- Airfield Camera Systems: Custom pantograph wipers for remote-controlled camera units.
Why Choose Optical Wipers?
- Proven Durability: Engineered to withstand harsh environmental exposure with long lifecycle and minimal upkeep.
- Tailored Design: Flexible, modular configurations, single dual-arm linkages, pantograph, or pendulum setups that are adapted to your specific optical architecture.
- Trusted Heritage: Backed by over 70 years of marine wiper innovation, ISO‑certified manufacturing, and world‑class standards.
Optical Measurement Devices
Single pendulum wiper for wind speed and direction unit (Lidar) used on onshore and offshore wind farms.


Airfield Camera Systems For Remotely Controlled Airfields
Single pantograph wiper system.

Dual pantograph unit with one drive unit for top and bottom lens.


Two single Pantograph wipers on a rotating camera (3000rpm).
