When success is measured in milliseconds, it is all about the details

Back in 1902 Bosch presented its first spark plug together with a high-voltage magneto ignition system, thus marking a milestone on the path to the rapidly growing motor vehicle production of the following decades.
Modern vehicles need to meet increasing demands. They are judged based on factors such as fuel economy, low emissions, and being fun to drive.
Bosch says that many vehicle manufacturers rely on the high quality, reliability and performance of its spark plugs for their vehicles’ original equipment.

System and component development
Thanks to its close cooperation with vehicle manufacturers, Bosch says it has gained outstanding know-how concerning components such as spark plugs as well as gasoline injection systems.
It says this know-how allows Bosch to offer a comprehensive range of spark plugs and ignition components matching the specific requirements of different engines on the aftermarket.

Technological competence
Bosch says the aftermarket also benefits from motorsport and original-equipment innovations.
Future trends and technologies are implemented at the production of spark plugs for series-production passenger cars and are often even further developed before being launched onto the workshop and retail markets, reports Bosch.

High market coverage
With a worldwide market coverage of almost 95 percent, Bosch says it supplies matching spark plugs for almost any vehicle; and geared to the specific requirements of the respective engine.
High quality
Following the launch of the first Bosch spark plug in 1902, several other patents have also been filed by Bosch.
These include, for instance, the Continuous Wave (CW) laser welding method which reportedly significantly increases the durability of the welded connection on the center electrode.
Further, Bosch states that innovative alloys such as nickel, yttrium and precious metals ensure a long service life; while production procedures such as the heat-shrink assembly, nickel-coated spark plug housings and threads ensure a high reliability and a long service life.
Bosch has had a presence in Australia since 1907, opening its first wholly owned subsidiary, Robert Bosch (Australia) Pty Ltd in 1954.

For more information, visit www.boschaftermarket.com.au or contact Bosch by emailing customerservice.aa@au.bosch.com or calling 1300 30 70 40.