Candles tt denso. DENSO TT Spark Plugs - New Advanced Sparking Technology

The information presented on our website regarding the parameters of different types of spark plugs from well-known manufacturers allows you to better navigate modern models. This article explores all the features and benefits of Denso's advanced TT (Twin-Tip) iridium spark plugs, which are the company's latest development.

The uniqueness of the TT series products

Given the features of gasoline power units, popular brands offer a large range. Denso is no exception, which continues to introduce new technologies into production and has developed many modern spark plugs for internal combustion engines.

Having analyzed the shortcomings that are inherent in many standard products, the company was among the first to master the production of iridium spark plugs. The patented technology allows the creation of unique iridium and platinum alloys that are used in the manufacture of electrodes and provide a long service life.

The uniqueness of the products lies in the fact that the design uses two counter electrodes:

• very thin central iridium 0.4 mm in diameter;
• grounding with a diameter of 0.7 mm, made of platinum.

These products are an excellent alternative to standard products. The product range of this series allows you to choose the optimal part for a wide range of vehicles.

DENSO TT Super Ignition Plugs

A design feature of Denso iridium spark plugs is also a protruding insulator. Thanks to this solution, it acquires the property of self-cleaning, as well as resistance to overheating. The center electrode is attached using state-of-the-art laser welding technology, which is patented by Denso. Such a connection can withstand heavy loads and all types of impacts. The resistance of Denso Iridium TT against the formation of soot ensures a long service life of up to 120 thousand km, which is more than that of models from many manufacturers, including NGK and BOSCH.

The electrode diameter of Denso products is 0.2 mm smaller than that of similar NGK products. Thanks to thin electrodes, it is possible to increase the density of the electric spark and not create obstacles for the propagation of the flame front in all directions. Therefore, in terms of power and fuel efficiency, the products compete with iridium spark plugs from the well-known manufacturer BOSCH.

Reliable and powerful spark - the key to fuel economy

Denso TT spark plugs outperform all other types of iridium spark plugs with a larger diameter electrode. Thanks to the optimal cycle of accelerated and complete combustion of the combustible mixture, engine power is increased and its dynamic characteristics are improved. The advanced design of these products guarantees:

• improved sparking, which allows you to effectively ignite even a lean combustible mixture;
• reliable start of the power unit at any temperature;
• extended replacement interval;
• the best dynamic characteristics of the motor;
• minimal emissions of harmful substances;
• stability of the engine at any speed.

These positive properties of Denso iridium spark plugs can save up to 5% fuel consumption. In addition, since the center electrode has an ultra-fine tip, a powerful and stable spark requires significantly less voltage than the standard model. As a result, the throttle response of the engine increases and the service life of the parts of the cylinder-piston group is extended. The disadvantage of products can be attributed only to their higher cost.

You can always buy Denso iridium spark plugs at a bargain price at the IXORA auto parts hypermarket, which offers a wide range of spare parts, including spark plugs for foreign cars. Thanks to the help of professional consultants, you can quickly choose high-quality parts for any foreign car.

New candles Denso Iridium TT available for order are presented in the table:

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(SZ) are an integral element of the ignition system of any car. Accordingly, if you want them to last for a long time, the choice of these components must be approached with all responsibility. In this article, we will talk about what Denso spark plugs are, what features they have and how the selection is made by car.

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SZ features

So, if you decide to purchase Denso ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt, then before you make a selection for your car, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the features of the product. It should be noted that the Japanese brand Denso is the first to patent the TwinTip technology used in the TT line with a central nickel electrode with a reduced diameter of 1.5 mm. In addition, the size of the ground electrode was also reduced to a diameter of 1.5 mm.

So, let's move on to the features that the original iridium spark plugs Denso ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and others with different glow ratings have, unlike fakes:

1. SZ models ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and others with improved sparking actually achieve the maximum efficiency of iridium candles. However, the production of such SPs takes less money, since they do not use precious materials.
2. According to the manufacturer, the SZ ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and other models are characterized by improved performance at significantly lower costs.
3. Nickel TT devices ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and others require less voltage to start the power unit. Accordingly, the engine can be started much faster even at the lowest temperatures.
4. As a result, the models ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and others have a thin central electrode with a diameter of 1.5 mm (standard - 2.5 mm). Accordingly, the resulting spark is more powerful, the efficiency of its work is higher. And this, you see, is very important, especially at low temperatures.

Range

The Denso range includes many products with different heat ratings.

We are talking about both iridium and platinum, as well as nickel SZ:

• Nickel (Nickel) TT;
• Iridium TT;
• Standard;
• Platinum Longlife;
• Iridium Power;
• iridium racing;
• Iridium Tauf.

Advantages and disadvantages

Below are the main advantages and disadvantages of iridium and nickel SZ models ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and others with excellent heat rating. The information below is based on official data as well as consumer reviews.

Advantages that will allow you to make a choice:

1. Reducing the level of emissions into the atmosphere. As a result of the improved sparking in ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and other models, the combustion process itself is more stable. Accordingly, the operation of SZ ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and other options can reduce fuel consumption, as well as reduce CO and CH emissions into the atmosphere.
2. Due to the improved sparking of CZ with a good glow number, the ignition index is improved. As a result, candles ik20, k20tt, w20tt, k16tt and others from the Denso brand allow you to ignite even the most lean combustible mixtures. Accordingly, misfiring in the system will occur much less frequently when compared with other SZ or fakes.
3. If you choose originals with an excellent heat value, instead of a fake or standard SZ, then during normal operation of the sludge unit, you can save five percent on fuel consumption - gasoline, diesel or natural gas.
4. If your car runs on natural gas, then Iridium candles with a high glow number of the Tauf (Tough) line will suit you. Such SZ are equipped with an additional platinum tip on the side electrode. In addition, they are characterized by high wear resistance, which is especially important for power units operating on gas. It should be remembered that the temperature of the internal combustion engine on gas is higher. Accordingly, if the engine runs on gas, then the fuel mixture will burn at elevated temperatures.
5. Possibility of self-cleaning. The use of modern technologies allows candles to be cleaned on their own during long-term operation, so the problem of soot is no longer terrible (the author of the video is Hands in Oil).

Flaws:

1. Lots of fakes. In fakes, the glow number differs from the original. Accordingly, the owner of a car running on any fuel, including gas, will not be able to experience all the benefits of a Denso product.
2. If the product itself is not original, its service life will be lower. However, car owners of cars running on diesel and gas periodically write in reviews that the service life of the originals is less than stated.
3. High price. But in most cases, this is due to high quality.
4. On some new SZs, the gap was not initially set to work. This is confirmed by the reviews of motorists.

Marking

If you want to make the right selection of iridium candles for your car, it will be useful for you to familiarize yourself with the marking and decoding of the symbols, which are given in the table below:

Marking and interpretation of the designations of Denso spark plugs

How to distinguish the original Denso from a fake?

So, in order to purchase original SZ for your car, you need to know exactly how not to fall for a fake. There is a method of checking in appearance, as well as the internal structure of the device.

A visual aid - what is the difference between Denso originals and fakes

Of course, when buying, you will make a visual inspection:

1. On fakes, the contact terminal of the candle has a glossy surface, while on the originals it is more matte.
2. Unlike originals, Denso branded print on fakes can be easily scraped off. It is very difficult to erase this text on the original.
3. As for the case itself, on fakes it is made of less quality, in particular, we are talking about a low level of surface treatment.
4. The quality of threading, as well as the electrode itself, is lower in fake SZ, this can be seen with the naked eye.
5. When using a fake, you will notice how the power of the power unit begins to decrease on climbs, as well as at high speeds.
6. Fuel consumption can be increased, this must be monitored.
7. Over time, the side electrode SZ will begin to melt, periodic diagnostics will help to understand this.

The Japanese Denso Corporation is one of the world's largest players in the automotive aftermarket, operating as an OEM supplier for automotive assembly lines and as an aftermarket manufacturer of spare parts, from to high pressure pumps. The company began in 1953 a close collaboration with Bosch, spreading its branches to 22 countries around the world.

Technologies Denso

In the huge catalog of spare parts manufactured under the Denso brand, a considerable part is occupied. The reason for this is the quality and constant work of engineers who improve products. It was Denso who introduced innovative iridium plugs capable of creating a powerful and stable spark in harsh conditions, while maintaining a huge resource by the standards of traditional spark plugs.

More also has its own "highlights". Thus, the U-shaped groove in the side electrode, patented by the company 30 years ago, serves as a spark stabilizer - a decrease in the electrode area as close as possible to the central one increases the electrostatic field strength between them, and the breakdown of the spark gap occurs at a lower voltage. A spark occurs at the edges of the electrodes, in a better ventilated space, which reduces the effect of aerodynamics on ignition stability - it would seem that these are trifles, but on modern engines running on lean mixtures, even this can significantly affect the operation of the motor. The heat loss at the moment of the flash also decreases - the flame front at the moment of occurrence, when it is the weakest, has to be in contact with the narrow edge of the side electrode, and not with its entire plane.

It is curious that one of them, the Japanese company NGK, applies the same idea, but mirrored: a V-shaped groove in the V-line series plugs is cut into the center electrode. It is clear that this was done to comply with copyright, but as a result, NGK loses: if the side electrode with a groove can be welded to an arbitrary place relative to the central one, then for V-line candles it is necessary to accurately position the side electrode relative to the groove in the central one so that they are parallel. Hence the complication of production, an increase in the percentage of defects (moreover, crookedly welded NGK V-line candles can also be found on sale).

Video: Denso ik20TT iridium spark plug

Denso iridium spark plugs

The creation of iridium spark plugs made them the "face" of the company. The Denso range now includes several series:

1. OEM spark plugs supplied to automotive plants have an unconventionally thick (0.7 mm) iridium center electrode and a platinum-coated side electrode. This is done to ensure compliance with the declared resource of 120 thousand kilometers, although it reduces work efficiency (the thickness of the electrode affects).
2. Iridium Power - candles with an ultra-thin (0.4 mm) central electrode, and a U-shaped groove is made in the side electrode. For a long time, these plugs were the most effective in the Denso Iridium line, until they were supplemented by new series.
3. Iridium Tough candles are a hybrid of the two previous ones: a thin central electrode is combined with a platinum-plated side electrode. These candles are close in resource to OEM candles, but work much better on natural gas, which is gaining popularity in Europe.
4. SIP plugs are a miniature masterpiece of technology: opposite the central iridium electrode, an equally thin platinum pin is soldered to the side electrode. This gives perfect spark stabilization, ease of ignition at high rpm and powerful boost. SIP plugs are Denso's most economical spark plugs, and you can feel the effect even on the least fancy engine. The development of SIP technology has become Iridium TT candles, which still have no analogues among competitors.
5. Iridium Racing are designed for ultra-tough operation in engines of the maximum boost level. They do not have a side electrode at all - the spark hits right at the edges of the skirt. There is no side electrode - there is no risk of its overheating, leading to detonation, for highly accelerated motors, fatal.

In the age-old confrontation with NGK, it is iridium spark plugs that bring Denso leadership - holding 55% of the iridium spark plug market in general, in the field of SIP spark plugs Denso is actually a market monopolist (90%).

Marking candles Denso

Video: Candles in Japanese cars: Denso, NGK candle marking

Each manufacturer uses its own coding scheme for candle parameters. Denso has adopted the following for new series:

For Iridium TT candles, the scheme is different:

Old marking system:

For example, let's find an analogue of our classic candle A17DVRM. Here the difficulty is only (Denso does not provide a comparison with the domestic standard), but from the catalog of analogues it can be concluded that Denso will become the analogue of the Russian "17" "20". Since we need a 14x19 threaded shank, and the candle key used is 21, we need to look for candles with a prefix W20 in the "old" series (since VAZ candles have been exchanged for more than a dozen years) - for example, W20EPR-U, candles with a 19 mm shank ( E), protrusion of the central electrode ( R), built-in resistor ( R) and a U-groove on the side ( U). If there is a desire to put iridium candles, then IW20TT will do.

Comparison with competitors

Strict quality control and positioning in the world market in leading positions make it possible to consider Denso spark plugs as one of the favorites when choosing a new kit - indeed, in most cases, in terms of price / quality ratio, they will beat their counterparts. If the car initially uses iridium candles, especially with a rare shank size (for example, 10x19), then in fact the choice remains only between Denso and NGK. In this case, sympathy can also be on the side of Denso, as their range allows you to choose a more suitable type of candle - long-lived Iridium Tough, high-performance Iridium TT or Iridium Racing, if you plan to squeeze everything that it is capable of out of the engine.

The main advantage of Denso is a relatively low percentage of fakes, which distinguishes them favorably from NGK, which have become almost synonymous with counterfeit goods (it is enough to fill in a spark plug on the same Ebay to see a huge number of offers “NGK type” at penny prices from China).

How to distinguish a fake?

Unfortunately, counterfeit products are also found under the Denso brand, and, knowing a number of design features of the original candles, it can be easily distinguished:

1. The contact cap must be smooth, nickel-plated. On fake candles, it is rougher, sometimes oxidized (black coating)
2. The logo print on the insulator is applied either with small dots or with solid paint, but always neat (no distortions, smeared paint)
3. Soldering on the side electrode opposite the central one is clearly different in color
4. The sealing washer is firmly in place, cannot be moved up and down
5. The model marking (alphabetic and numeric code) on the already printed cardboard packages of each candle is applied with separate stamps in different parts of the conveyor, therefore it always has an offset relative to each other. In clandestine productions, the packaging is printed in its entirety at once, on all boxes from the set it is the same in location.
6. On single-electrode spark plugs, the side electrode is always precisely oriented along the central one.

The operation of a gasoline internal combustion engine is largely dependent on spark plugs. Only a powerful and stable spark can ensure the combustion of the fuel mixture with the release of the maximum amount of energy.

In this article, we will look at Denso spark plugs, which are very popular among both motorists and professionals. We will understand their design features, the technologies used in their production, and also discuss the main advantages. The information is based on feedback from car owners.

A few words about Denso

Denso Engineering Company was founded in Japan in 1949. Its main specialization is the manufacture of automotive components: spark plugs and glow plugs, magnetos, generators, starters, engine management systems, scanners, sensors, etc. Thanks to constant scientific and technical activity and its own advanced developments, Denso has become a world leader in production of electrical appliances. Concerns such as Volvo, Opel, Toyota, Subaru, Citroen complete their cars with parts from this particular company. Subsidiaries of "Denso" are located in Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Canada, USA, Brazil, Great Britain, France, Russia, Turkey, India, UAE, Morocco. The company's products are popular all over the world due to their quality and reliability.

Products of the company "Denso"

Spark plugs are not the main products of the company, but only thanks to them it has gained such fame. The concept behind the development and sale of these parts is built to provide brand shops and authorized service stations with the best of patented technology. All Denso spark plugs are manufactured to the highest quality standards and are ISO 9000 and QS 9000 certified.

Range

The company's products include more than six and a half thousand constantly updated positions and are designed for 99% of all cars produced in Europe and Asia. The range of spark plugs includes the following series:

• Standard.
• Platinum (Double Platinum).
• Iridium power.
• Iridium Tough.
• Iridium Racing.
• TwinTip.

Standard candles

The company's most popular product Denso - spark plugs positioned as standard. They are ideal for all-weather use in any gasoline engines, therefore they are considered universal.

Thanks to the U-groove technology developed by experts , spark plug standard type can reduce fuel consumption by up to 5%. At the same time, its effective ignition is ensured, and the amount of harmful impurities in the exhaust gases is also reduced.

Among the distinctive features of standard Denso candles are:

• large resource (50-70 thousand km);
• excellent heat resistance due to nickel plating;
• efficient heat distribution;
• wide range of thermal coefficients.

Denso's standard spark plugs received the most positive feedback from middle-class car owners. They are reliable, serve for a long time, and cost a little more than domestic counterparts.

Platinum

The company's unique product Denso - spark plugs Platinum series, characterized by a very long service life. Today, many manufacturers use the technology of coating the central and ground electrodes with a layer of platinum, but for the first time it was applied by Denso. These spark plugs take care of 100 thousand kilometers without any problems. And this is not the limit, but only the declared resource.

But they differ not only in resource. Thanks to the superconductor coating, they are able to provide easy and stable engine starting even when the battery voltage drops. Spark plugs from the Platinum series are supplied to the conveyors of most Japanese automakers that produce premium cars.

Iridium power

Iridium is an element of high density and excellent corrosion resistance even at temperatures exceeding 2000 0 C. It is very close to platinum in its properties, although it has a lower cost.

Denso Iridium spark plugs are also known for their wear resistance and durability, although they are much cheaper than their platinum counterparts. They are not inferior either in terms of reliability or resource.

Iridium electrode coating technology is also developed and patented by Denso. The distinctive features of these candles include:

• the thinnest central electrode to date (0.4 mm), excluding misfires;
• a powerful spark that allows the engine to instantly respond to acceleration;
• long service life.

Iridium Tough

Iridium Tough Denso spark plugs are the most successful symbiosis of the two technologies described above. A feature of their design is a double needle-shaped side electrode made of a special platinum alloy. Its thickness is only 0.7 mm. It has a significantly less cooling effect on the spark, due to which, at the moment of ignition of the combustible mixture, a stable core of the flame is formed. The results of testing candles Iridium Tough showed that this technology allows you to:

As for the resource, they are designed for 100 thousand kilometers. They are completely universal, ideal for both gasoline and LPG engines.

Iridium Racing

Iridium Racing spark plugs are designed by the company specifically for racing cars. They are used for both karts and for the uniqueness of their design lies in the use of an alloy of iridium and rhodium for the central electrode, which provides instant acceleration and almost complete combustion of the fuel mixture in the cylinders. Platinum tips on the side electrodes allow you to get the most stable and powerful spark.

The use of Iridium Racing in conventional passenger cars is also allowed, however, the type of engine must be taken into account, because these plugs are designed for high-octane gasoline.

TwinTip

Spark plugs "Denso TT" (TwinTip) are designed for those drivers who care about engine stability and fuel economy. They are equipped with nickel center and side electrodes. This technology is also a development of the company. In terms of efficiency, these candles are in no way inferior to the models described above, but they are much cheaper. Their other benefits are:

• absolute versatility (suitable for any gasoline engines and power units running on gas);
• a huge range of models, designed for 80% of all European cars;
• stable ignition, powerful spark, so that fuel consumption can be reduced by up to 5-7%;
• easy engine start.

SIP

In 2003, Denso presented super-ignition plugs, produced under the name SIP. Thanks to thin electrode technology, high quality and long service life, they are the most sought after on the assembly lines of the largest mid-range car manufacturers. The range of these candles is unusually wide. Judge for yourself. There are over 11,000 models for motorcycles and small boat engines alone. What can we say about cars.

Their popularity is due to:

• the possibility of improving the flammability of the fuel mixture with their help;
• reduction of fuel consumption up to 5%;
• increase in the power of the power unit up to 4%;
• a large resource (100 thousand km);
• a huge range of modifications.

Selection of the most suitable model

In order to choose the right spark plugs, you will need to know:

• engine's type;
• type and recommended fuel;
• recommended glow value for candles provided by the manufacturer;
• interelectrode gap;
• diameter of the threaded part of the ignition element, etc.

If you are the owner of a middle-class gasoline car, it hardly makes sense to spend money on expensive platinum candles. In this case, models from the Standard series would be ideal. Decide on the glow number and the diameter of the "skirt", and you can safely buy any of the modifications.

Does your car run on LPG? Then pay attention to the Denso K20TT spark plugs. They are suitable for most cars with gas power units. Well, if you drive a sports car, and even participate in races, get Iridium Racing without much hesitation.

In order not to make a mistake with the choice, motorists are advised to buy Denso spark plugs in a company store. So you can be sure that you are offered a Japanese original, and not a fake from China. In addition, in the store you can get advice on the applicability of a particular model.