Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed a new iridium spark plug for large stationary engine applications that use compressed natural gas (CNG), landfill-gas, or biogas fuels.

The industrial Champion FB-M18 spark plug's new design is designed to cope with harsher engine operating conditions as cylinder pressures, internal engine temperatures and the use of new and more corrosive fuels rise.

"We have integrated advanced technologies from our premium spark plug designs into a high-performance, very durable and real-value product for industrial applications," said Richard Llope, Federal-Mogul vice-president and business director for Global Ignition, Powertrain Energy.

"The result is a strong-performing product that has long-term compatibility with a variety of fuels and for a range of applications around the world."

According to the firm, the ground electrode features a grain-stabilised platinum alloy tip for reduced material degradation at extreme temperatures.

The centre electrode is constructed of iridium alloy, improving the plug's durability.

Federal-Mogul explained that it has used an advanced modulated laser welding techniques to create consistent and robust hermetic bonds between the various dissimilar metals and alloys in the electrodes.

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