Among the many components of the engine of our cars, the ignition cable , as we have already said, is a very particular tool both for the role it plays within the engine start-up and for its complex simplicity of the conformation.
However simple it may appear, the candle cable enjoys an extraordinary charm for the way it is composed and although it may appear rustic to us, its extraordinary nature lies precisely in this characteristic.
Generally, an ignition cable has a centered internal core generally made up of a good conductor. In most cases, its internal part is made up of copper, which, presenting itself as an excellent conductor and at a good price on the market, is very suitable for the task assigned to it.
Moving on to its coating, and therefore the outermost part, this is generally composed of an insulator and usually silicone is used to shield the passage of electricity inside it. But the use of silicon, or rather the insulator, not only serves to insulate the internal copper, but also and above all to give solidity and strength to the ignition cable itself.
But silicone is not enough to protect the precious interior of the ignition cable , so it is often further coated with another sheath that covers a much more delicate task than silicone. This sheath, in fact, protects the ignition cable from high temperatures and corrosion from chemical agents found in the car engine.
In summary.
A simple ignition cable , however simple it may seem, has a perfect structure that makes it suitable for fulfilling the indicated role, so the components of a hypothetical and general ignition cable are:
- An internal part formed by a conductor, generally copper;
- A silicone coating for protection and support;
- An outer sheath that protects it from high temperatures and chemicals.
