Bougicord / Electricfil Australia - Aftermarket, Ignition Leads, Ignition Coils, Sensors


	Aftermarket Products

1) BOUGICORD IGNITION LEADS (Ignition Wires, Sparkplug Wires)

Bougicord manufactures two types of ignition lead cables.

Namely, “wire wound”, cable, also known as “spiral wound” or “inductive core” cable, and the traditional “copper core” that is some referred to also as “metal core” cable.

Each type is described in detail below:

1.1) BOUGICORD WIRE WOUND CABLE LEAD SETS (Spiral Wound - Inductive Core)

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Bougicord (Boo-jee-cord) wire wound (inductive core) ignition leads suit all applications - whether your vehicle uses LPG, ULP, bio-ethanol, or premium petrol, or if the engine is standard or performance enhanced.

If you are converting to LPG insist that your installer fits only Bougicord Ignition Leads. For information on the Australian Government "LPG Vehicle Scheme" click here.
Bougicord is a world leader in OEM ignition leads and ignition coils, and we also specialise in manufacturing premium lead sets and coils for the Independent Aftermarket. Using state of the art manufacturing technologies combined with excellent quality systems provides paramount performance and reliability. All our Ignition lead sets are manufactured for optimum performance and maximum customer satisfaction

Bougicord Ignition Lead Sets & Ignition Coils are available from all leading retail centres packaged in our distinctive Bougicord BLUE cartons.

BREAKDOWN PREVENTION

A car is taken to a service centre more frequently now for servicing than for repair. Breakdown prevention is what the car owner demands from their motor vehicle service centres and mechanics.

Inspection and servicing of the vehicle ignition leads is an essential part of the breakdown prevention package.

ONE IGNITION LEAD: TWO FUNCTIONS

1. THE IGNITION FUNCTION

Ignition leads are an essential part in ensuring the delivery of maximum spark energy to the engine. The actual condition of the ignition leads plays a very important role in the transmission of this high voltage from the ignition coil to the spark plug.

2. THE SUPPRESSION FUNCTION

The ignition lead must suppress electromagnetic radiation that is generated, by the high voltages as it is transmitted along the cable. Suppression of this radiation, that interferers with radio, television, mobile communications, is mandatory by law.

WHEN THE IGNITION LEADS DETERIORATES

The ignition leads are subjected to the harsh under-engine hood environment of extreme changes in temperature, moisture, aggressive chemical contaminants of fuel, lubricants and dirt, vibrations, voltage surges, etc. All these actions speed up the degeneration of the ignition leads performance capabilities.

AS TIME GOES BY

Under these aggressive conditions, the ignition leads can crack, boots become porous, and terminal become oxidised. This results in poor voltage transmission and incomplete combustion.

WHAT YOU NOTICE

Increased fuel consumption, difficult starting, soft black sooty deposits (carbon build-up) on the spark plug's electrodes, sluggish engine performance, and disruption to radio reception.

WHAT YOU CAN NOT SEE

At the onset, damage to the ignition lead, cannot usually be seen. Microscopic cracks result in lost energy.

THE SYMPTOMS

Your car is difficult to start, especially so in cold and damp weather. As you keep attempting to start the engine, the battery runs down.
Abnormal amounts of carbon dioxide, sooty exhaust gases are seen at the exhaust tail pipe.
You can feel flat spots in the car's acceleration.

The chances are that your ignition leads are in a poor condition and need replacement.

To avoid these problems most vehicle manufacturers recommend, that as part of the cars preventative maintenance care, the ignition leads should be replaced at the same time the spark plugs are, or every three (3) years - depending on what comes first. It is better that this be done before the winter months commence.

AN INNOVATE INVENTION

Electricfil are the inventors and original patent holders of the spirally wound conducting wire around a ferrimagnetic core that is capable of conducting high voltage current without energy loss, with minium electromagnetic interference.

The unique spirally wound wire enables absorption of electromagnetic radiation all along the cable thus eliminating any radio, mobile communication, television, and any other electronic car equipment inference.

Electricfil's BOUGICORD ® is the result of applied laboratory research and extensive field-testing, which represents the state-of-the-art in technology and development.

Every stage in the course of production, the cable, terminals, and boots is, constantly measured, and monitored for quality compliance.

The cable: the selected materials exceed the requirements imposed by all the worlds leading car manufactures. The insulation of the cable prevents dielectric leakage, and misfire, the cables silicone sheathing protects it from the engines bays aggressive environment.
The terminals: the shape and crimping features provide positive, dual locking to the spark plugs, coil, and distributor. The stainless steel staple in contact with the spirally would wire and terminal guarantees electrical continuity. All this insures long life performance, excellent corrosion resistance, and positive connection.
The boots: premium grade spark plug and coil boots provide superior connection protection against dielectric leakage, moisture, and chemical contamination.

All Electricfil's Bougicord ® ignition leads have undertaken vigorous testing and inspections at our own cable manufacturing facility, to ensure that the final product is of exception high quality product and ready to install.

A WORLD WIDE REPUTATION FOR QUALITY

Our product range has been designed, and tested to ensure ultimate performance, well beyond OEM and SAE standards. Bougicord ®, Europe's leading brand, is an original equipment supplier to Citroen, Daewoo, Ford, GM, Holden, Honda, Hyundai, Maserati, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, Saab, Seat, Toyota, Volvo.

The Bougicord ® reflex, the way for the cars owner to gain peace of mind and for the service specialist to save time. In all, peace of mind and security is gained by using a superior product.

1.2) BOUGICORD COPPER CABLE LEAD SETS (Copper Core)

Copper core cable by Bougicord, is included in our product range solely to cater for these cars were it was original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specified and still may remain the preferred option by some motor mechanics and car owners.

Copper core ignition lead technology is the oldest form of ignition wire and until recent times was commonly used by most German based car manufactures. In addition, copper core ignition cable can be found on some carburettor engined rally or racing cars that do not have electronic engine management systems.

Copper Cable Packaging

Copper core (solid metal) type ignition cable has virtually no electrical resistance. Hence, on OEM passenger cars, in particular those fitted with electronic engine management systems, electronic ignition, etc, the ignition leads connectors (spark plug/coil/distributor) are fitted with internal resistors at both ends of the wire. The value of this resistance varies slightly between OEM car manufacturers, but usually is around 5,000 Ohms.

These resistors acts like a barrier to prevent any electromagnetic interference (EMI)/radio-frequency interference (RFI) noise emissions generated than is generated at the spark plugs. However, this interference can still be reflected into the surrounding engine bay space and affect the vehicles electronics. To avoid this, metal shields are added to the spark plug boots. All copper core cable lead sets by Bougicord have these resistors fitted and in most instances, shields if OEM specified.

This approach is almost the equivalent of using Bougicord wire wound technology for noise interference suppression. However, the spark energy for copper core that is available at the spark plug is much lower than for Bougicord spiral wire wound core.

This makes Bougicord spiral cable lead sets, a better choice for LPG vehicles, and those motor mechanics and vehicle owners wanting to upgrade for improved fuel economy with reduced vehicle emissions.

2) BOUGICORD IGNITION COILS

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The ignition coil has been around for a long time. The ignition coil in a primitive form invented by Nicholas Callan in 1836, and Heinrich Daniel Ruhmkorff improved the design and patented the coil in 1851. Ruhmkorff device formed the basis of the ignition coil as used in today’s automotive applications, firstly in the United States and then globally. The ignition coil is still similar to their first application, but due to the demands for increased performance together with the need to reduce size, weight, emissions and cost, it has under gone radically improvements in both technology and materials - with Bougicord innovations and patents leading the way.

THE WAY OF THE FUTURE
Bougicord is developing a new approach to ignition: smart coils. These devices can integrate sensing capabilities and adapt the shape of the electrical spark to engine conditions. In addition, Bougicord have developed coils with high-energy densities that are well suited to new “flex-fuel” type engines.

THE FUNCTION OF AN IGNITION COIL
The basic function of any ignition coil is to transform the battery’s low voltage into high intensity voltage necessary to produce the spark that ignites the fuel-air mixture in each combustion chamber. The major advantages of Bougicord innovative coils are:

Excellent performance in severe under-hood environment
Designed for all lean fuel mixtures & biofuels
High efficiency voltage boost & transfer
Minimization of weight and space due their compact form
Ease of installation

INTEGRATED IGNITION COIL & LEAD SET

This coil type is a unique Bougicord innovation and competitive solution. The ignition lead set and ignition coil functions are combined in one compact unit. This innovation insures electrical connection integrity, with optimised power & voltages curves and is suitable for all engines configurations. In addition, to the technical and economic advantages it provides the best solution when the coil is located in a hostile environment that lacks space and accessibility.

INTEGRATED IGNITION UNIT

Developed and patented by Bougicord, it is suitable for all engines working with mono or twin static ignition strategy. It can be inserted in the space between the two camshafts for 16 valves engines or fixed vertically for 8 valves engines. All high voltage connections are carried out in one single operation during assembly. It makes reliable high voltage connections and its assembly is made in only one operation for all cylinders (pending on engine congifuartion, in-line, or vee).

DIRECT IGNITION SYSTEM (DIS)

As static tension transistor, the DIS is part of the ignition circuit. DIS-solid-state electronic ignition coils are used on vehicles with distributor-less ignition systems and eliminated the need great amount of maintenance in point adjustment and replacement. They are contained in a single moulded block with multiple high-tension terminals and used in conjunction with ignition leads to bring the high voltage to the spark plugs.

TOP-PLUG COIL (OR MUSHROOM COIL)

This DIS technique uses one coil per spark plug. The coil – active section is located on top of the coil tube section (hence referred as Top Plug Coil or mushroom coil).

PENCIL COIL

This DIS coil technique also uses one coil per spark plug. This coil type fits engines that have narrow spark plug wells of 18 to 24 mm diameter. Compared to the Top Plug Coil, the active coil, and electronics are situated inside the tube.

PENCIL OR TOP-PLUG IN RACK

This coil pack design combines the advantages of the pencil/ top plug coil with the advantages of integrated ignition coil unit.

WHY ARE IGNITION COILS AN INTEGRAL PART OF VEHICLE MANAGEMENT
As with ignition leads, ignition coils belong to that often-overlooked group of parts that serve a critical purpose. Ignition coil do not generate horsepower, but inferior and defective coils can hurt performance, fuel economy and contribute to increased emissions. A defected ignition coil can result in damage to the engine management system and increase operating costs.

First symptoms of possible ignition coil failure are:

increased fuel consumption and increased carbon dioxide emissions
starting your car is difficult in cold and/or humid weather, the battery runs down
you detect flat spots in the car’s acceleration and notice power loss\

The consequences are:

the car fails to start
the spark plugs, the battery functions are impaired
the electronic control unit and on-board electronics could be at risk of permanent damage

The professional motor mechanics finds a good time to check the ignition system (leads & coils) is when the spark plugs are being serviced and/or replaced.

If its ignition coils you need, its Bougicord.

3) BOUGICORD SENSORS

It is well known in the automotive industry that Electricfil Automotive manufacture Bougicord ignition leads, however, not many people are aware that ignition products make up only half of the Electricfil Automotive business. We also have a range of OEM quality sensor products available to the independant aftermarket, specialising in Crank Angle Sensors.

The sensors provided by Electricfil Australia are available from leading ignition lead sources and will be easily recognised in Electricfil/Bougicord distinctive BLUE/YELLOW cartons (please see below).

4) BOUGICORD SPECIALIST OUTLETS

Electricfil Australia does not sell direct to end users.

Rather, our products are readily available through a network of wholesalers, distributors, and retailers.
Bougicord wire wound (inductive core) ignition leads suit all applications - whether your vehicle uses LPG, ULP, bio-ethanol, or premium petrol, or if the engine is standard or performance enhanced.

The list below contains some of the major specialist outlets for Bougicord & Electricfil products. In addition, there are many more automotive retailers around Australia and New Zealand stocking our products.

From the Major Distributors and Retailers, listed below, you can use the links to obtain details of their store locations, phone, fax, e-mail, and website contact details. If required, for details of your nearest location, please contact us.