As an OEM, DENSO believes its glow plugs “set the standard”, as they are engineered to reduce emissions, utilise advanced heating technology to ensure quick engine starts, deliver fuel efficiency and provide durability.
DENSO’s aftermarket range continues to grow too; its OE solutions are reaching the independent service and repair sector throughout Europe.
With the introduction of nine new part numbers into its glow plug offering, the company has provided a solution for 42 OE part numbers that cover 721 applications and cater for more than 12 million vehicles.
These address the requirements of multiple models from the likes of Audi, Citroën, DS, Ford, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Renault, Seat, Škoda and Vauxhall. DENSO is confident this degree of coverage is also a major benefit to you when it comes to stock holding levels, as this consolidated range means there is less pressure on warehousing.
DENSO glow plugs designed for “quick, smooth starts”
Although diesel engines generally don’t have the same range of potential starting problems as their petrol cousins, winter conditions can still expose issues, which could well require glow plugs to be replaced.
DENSO glow plugs are designed to reduce emissions and provide quick, smooth starts, even in the coldest weather. They feature “advanced double coil technology”, for exceptional durability with efficient post heating, which ensures optimised combustion, lower emissions and fuel efficiency.
Importance of testing
As the heating element is the most critical component of the glow plug and allows it to fulfil its role in the ignition system, its functionality has to be verified during the production process. It is for this reason, that at the end of the production line, the performance of each DENSO glow plug is tested to ensure that it is working in accordance with the given specification, including its heat-up time and the temperature it needs to reach. This in-line production test causes the glow plug’s tip to take on a grey/blue tone.
This colouration is due to the oxidation of the metal, which is accelerated by the high temperature it is subject to during the test, but DENSO insists this does no harm to the glow plug, nor does it degrade its performance. In fact, the company believes you should look at this as a further assurance of the plug’s capacity to deliver reliable, long term performance.
To learn more about DENSO glow plugs, visit its portal, where all the company’s modules and courses are available and can be viewed and studied, without charge. Meanwhile, further details of the DENSO glow plug range, as well as these nine additions, can be found in the company’s E-catalogue or via TecDoc.
