NGK RUTHENIUM HX™

NGK Spark Plugs is introducing the latest technology in high ignitability

spark plugs to the automotive aftermarket: NGK RUTHENIUM HX ™.

 



 



 
 
 
 
shortens the life of traditional Iridium and Platinum spark plugs. In response,
NGK’s patented Ruthenium technology is used for maximum durability and


 



 



 
   



Patented OEM Ruthenium Technology

Addresses the advanced technology of today’s modern How does NGK RUTHENIUM HX™
engines by offering an Aftermarket replacement to compare to other spark plugs?
the OE special-tip plug designs


  
 
  
 
ignitability spark plug tip designs offered today:
Ruthenium HX
covers over 93% of 2005-2018 high Double Fine Electrode (DFE):
ignitability vehicles on the road today 
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recommended for non-turbo applications.

Ruthenium Alloy Projected Square Platinum Electrode (PSPE®):

Increases durability that provides provides the best ignitability and service life for
the longest service life for turbo high heat engines. This NGK-patented design is
or direct injection engines recommended for turbo and supercharged engines.

DFE design PSPE® design

Platinum ground
electrode

Ruthenium
alloy center
electrode

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NGK’s patented Ruthenium technology is available in our most NGK RUTHENIUM HX™ provides more complete fuel burn than other
advanced OEM designs to provide the most optimal durability at high precious metal spark plugs. The results are quicker throttle response,
temperatures in various driving conditions. smoother idle and better cold starts.

Ignition 1 millisecond 2 milliseconds 3 milliseconds

Ruthenium
City Driving Highway Driving Wide-open throttle
(5,000 rpm)
Iridium

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Ruthenium

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TESTING & MANUFACTURING

COMBUSTION
All NGK spark plugs must pass extensive testing procedures and
PRESSURE TEST Diagram 1


     
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(kPa) NGK Ruthenium HX
4500
• Combustion pressure testing to maintain stable performance (Diagram 1) Little
dispersion,
• Acceleration testing for improved acceleration performance (Diagram 2) 3500 more
• Mechanical vibration testing stability.
• Thermal shock testing to -40°F
2500
• Tightest resistor manufacturing process in the industry
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1500
• Gap measurement with laser precision throughout production process
• Center electrodes are accurately positioned with 360° welding process
0
-90 0 90
Crank angle (ºCA)

ACCELERATION TEST Diagram 2

(kPa) Conventional Spark Plug
NGK RUTHENIUM HX™ spark plug 4500
(km/h) NGK IRIDIUM IX® spark plug
Conventional spark plug More
90 3500 dispersion,
low stability.

Time 2500
improved
by over 0.7
27.5 seconds. 1500

0.75 sec. 0
0.51 sec. -90 0 90
Crank angle (ºCA)

(sec) 20 22 23 24

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