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SGT Introduces Innovative 3X Spark Plug
SGT introduced a new line of spark plugs after more than millions being tested -- the inno- vative 3X spark plug. It is engineered with a 45-degree angle that the company tested to be the conventional spark plug - the 3X spark plug is said to ensure complete burning of every drop of fuel, leaving almost no carbon deposits in the engine combustion chamber. Other gains include fuel consumption being reduced by 10 to 20 per cent and power increased by 10 to 20 per cent with more than 20 to 50-per cent drop in emission.
In short, the 3X spark plug delivers better ignition and faster burn rate, and creates higher pressure while Thus, by applying a similar pressure on the accelera- tor pedal, SGT’s lab tests showed the torque output to be stronger, the acceleration faster along with the vehicle’s speed. The car feels more powerful without having to step on the accelerator too hard as the en- gine becomes more responsive.
of spark plugs since the 80-90s. To enhance ignition performance and increase the life span of spark plugs, SGT uses precious metals such as platinum, iridium and Yttrium in the electrode to improve the ignition system structure. These metals have very high melting points; for instance, platinum’s melting point is 2042k and iridium is 2716k. By blending with rhodium or palladium, the combined metal alloy provides
high resistance to chemical corrosion. They diameter, sintered to the insulator’s ignition
end or made into a wafer of 0.4 to 0.8mm diameter, or laser welded to the front end of
the centre electrode and working face of the sidewall electrode. These electrodes deliver
a strong discharge and are ignitable at a lower voltage while the spark gap could be increased up to 1.1 to 1.5mm.
Precious metals change the qualitative performance of a spark plug: the high corrosion resistance elec- trode made from precious metals remains un- changed; in the 160,000km test in which the IRtwin Twin Iridium electrode spark gap was only increased by 0.05mm. This ensures the stability of ignition volt- age value, contributing to the stable operation of a vehicle’s engine.
They are suitable for cold starts. Their point discharge enables easy ignition and enhances engine operating
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