Material Composition | Vintage engines (1969–1988) | ▲Industry: Copper core (ASTM F49) Our Base: Iridium (0.4mm gap, ASTM E207) Our Advanced: Platinum (0.6mm, ISO 14515) | ▲▲▲ Base/Advanced: 50% longer lifespan vs copper (resists wear at 1,200°C+) | Higher cost (Base: +20%, Advanced: +40% vs copper) |
Thread Specification | MAN E-series engine mounting | ▲Industry: M12x1.5 (common in 1960s–70s) Our Base: M14x1.25 (exact OEM fit) Advanced: M14x1.25 + zinc plating (ISO 898-1) | ▲▲ Base/Advanced: 100% thread compatibility with MAN E0826/E302 engines | Limited to MAN models; not universal |
Electrode Design | High-compression combustion | ▲Industry: Fixed gap (1.0–1.5mm) Our Base: Adjustable gap (0.6–0.8mm, SAE J1979) Advanced: Double Iridium (0.4mm, SAE J2224) | ▲▲▲ Advanced: 30% better spark efficiency (reduces misfires by 25%) | Requires gap-tuning expertise (Base: moderate; Advanced: expert-level) |
Heat Range | Diesel engine thermal management | ▲Industry: Standard R-value (R9–R12) Our Base: Optimized R10 (SAE J1979) Advanced: Dual-ground R10/R11 (ISO 6954) | ▲▲ Advanced: 15% lower carbon buildup (ideal for MAN E-series turbocharged engines) | Narrow operating window for non-turbo engines |
Durability | Heavy-duty industrial use | ▲Industry: 20k ignition cycles (ASTM D5289) Our Base: 35k cycles (ISO 14515) Advanced: 50k cycles (ISO 14515 + 500hr salt spray test) | ▲▲▲ Advanced: 2.5× longer service life vs industry standard | Heavier weight (Advanced: +15% vs Base) |
Compatibility Year | Retrofitted vintage engine restoration | ▲Industry: 1960–1980 (generic parts) Our Base: 1969–1988 (MAN-specific validation) Advanced: 1969–1988 + 1990s MAN variants (backward/forward compatible) | ▲▲ Advanced: Covers 95% of MAN E-series models (vs Base’s 70%) | Requires model-specific validation for newer MAN engines |