The life and safety of the driver, his passengers and pedestrians, as you know, depends on the experience and skills of driving. Of no small importance is the serviceability of the machine, as well as its competent equipment with special automotive lighting devices. An ideal tool with which the machine headlight is equipped is the HB4 halogen lamp.
Lamp device
The manufacturer of the HB4 halogen lamp is available in the form of a long quartz tube similar to a bulb, which is equipped with a filament body and powerful tungsten spirals that are attached to the bulb axes using tungsten holders. This ensures its resistance to vibrations and shaking when driving, preventing unscattering and turning out of the bulb. Sometimes instead of strong spirals and springs, cartridges containing special clamps are used in the production process. They are also effective - the lighting fixture of a machine with such a lamp is characterized by security and durability. A similar result is achieved through the use of quartz glass, which is characterized by increased resistance to ultraviolet radiation, to vibrations and temperature extremes, which cannot be said about refractory glass. The convenient lamp design makes it easy to adjust, dismantle or replace if necessary. The HB4 halogen lamp has the form of a curved vessel with a base and consists of three petals. The production of such lamps is carried out by the companies: Osram, Philips, Koito and Narva.
How are halogen lamps better than usual?
The advantages of flanged products are a stable luminous flux over time and a long service life. HB4 halogen lamps due to the presence in the design of incandescent filaments made by special technology and quartz glass are much brighter than standard automobile ones. In addition, halogen lamps are compact and characterized by increased heat resistance and mechanical strength. Bright light is provided by the presence of a filament, which reaches very high temperatures: from 2650 to 4200 degrees. Quartz glass can withstand this temperature.
What is it for?
The HB4 halogen lamp is predominantly single-stranded and is available with a voltage of 12 watts and a capacity of 55 volts. In terms of performance, it is similar to xenon and LED. This allows you to use it in the arrangement of machine dipped headlights. Its advantage is that it does not blind other road users, which is very important from a safety point of view.
Based on studies of the human visual system, car lamp manufacturers chose a soft yellowish light from the rays, which, unlike red and blue, does not tire the eyes so much. The yellow hue turned out to be an ideal option, since this color is as close as possible to natural sunlight. In addition, getting powerful sources of yellow is much easier than red.
Principle of HB4
Halogen lamp belongs to the flange type. These products are characterized by a special focus of the optics reflector, which is located at a certain distance in them. Reflection occurs due to the tight tolerance of the placement of the spiral to the flange for such lamps. The lamp works due to tungsten halides appearing on the glass flask - a volatile compound, which subsequently evaporates from the walls, decomposes on the body of the filament and gives it the evaporated tungsten atoms. In the event that the lighting device is intended for the main light, the lamp is made with a coiled or extended spiral along the axis of the reflector.
The disadvantage of HB4 is its low light output (1000 lumens).
World standards for lighting fixtures for cars
Since road safety depends on skillfully selected lighting, the production of halogen lamps in each country is carried out in accordance with the indicated standards. If the product meets the standards, it is marked with an “E” and a number indicating the country that has established compliance with the standards. For Russia - 22, France - 2, Sweden - 5. Each country has its own number, which is assigned to the HB4 halogen lamp. 9006 is the halogen number used by Japan, Canada, and the United States of America.
Since 1957, a permit has been in force in European countries to equip cars with asymmetric light distribution lamps, creating a cut-off line and enhanced roadside lighting. In the United States of America, such lamps have been distributed only since 1997. Until that time, in American cars, the light from the headlights was distributed symmetrically, blinding oncoming drivers.
German-made halogen car lamps
Very often, the owner is faced with the need to replace the standard factory lamp with fog lights, as well as install a lamp for low beam headlights. An ideal option for this purpose would be a German-style lamp - HB4. Osram Original halogen lamp has established itself as a high-quality, durable and reliable product. Its advantages also include efficiency: it works at low voltage, consumes much less energy, and at the same time it shines much brighter than the standard factory one.
Technical Performance German HB4
Halogen lamp Osram Original belongs to the type HB4 and works on the principle of flanged automotive lamps with a voltage of 12V:
- lamp power is 51 W;
- color temperature - 3200K;
- base type - P22d;
- manufacturer - Osram;
- Country of origin - Germany.
Included in the package is the original packaging.
Philips: Advanced Car Lamps
In addition to the standard advantages that conventional halogen lamps have, manufacturers strive to produce lamps with improved performance. One such manufacturer is Philips. Her product is HB4:
Philips halogen lamp is designed for a long life and is designated Long Life. The product contains a special mixture - filler and filament, made by special technology. This lamp is characterized by increased vibration resistance.
Lamps with a specific blue glow. This is a Blue Vision Ultra lamp. They emit a blue tint with a white glow spectrum. Used night and day. A blue tint is achieved through special blue spraying, which cuts off the light output from the lamp in other (red or yellow) spectra. Thanks to this, the light coming out of the lamp is white with a blue tint. Such lighting is very popular during trips over long distances, as his eyes practically do not get tired. This lighting is also effective in night trips, since the blue hue allows the human eye to maintain a light spot while riding and to perceive all illuminated objects with flashlights in yellow light. Lamps are suitable for conventional headlights. The resulting white rays are perceived as blue xenon light and give the car an individual and stylish look. The production of these lamps uses the unique Gradient Coating technology, which amplifies bright xenon light, especially in the headlights. The lamp is designed for 12V and is used for high and low beam. It can also be placed on the front fog lamps, on the side direction indicators, both front and rear, and reversing lights. HB4 Blue Vision Ultra is also installed for lighting in the passenger compartment.
Japanese manufacturer
Since 1915, the Japanese company Koito has been considered the world leader in the production of railway, shipping, aviation and automotive products - any kind of light bulbs designed for both main light and interior lighting. All motorcycles and cars in Japan are equipped with products of this company.
Koito HB4 halogen lamps took part in the Paris-Dakar rally and the 24-hour Le Mann races, which demonstrated their high quality and reliability, which are worthy of the trust of world automobile manufacturers.
Characteristics:
- base - halogen lamp HB4 (9006);
- color temperature - 4200K;
- power 55 W;
- Voltage is 12 volts.
The halogen lamp koito hb4 (9006) is similar to the 110 W model. When sold, the kit contains two lamps, an instruction containing information on safety rules and installation recommendations.
Whitebeam Japanese Halogen Lamp Series
Koito is not limited to the production of standard HB4 halogen lamps. The assortment of the Japanese manufacturer also includes high-temperature products, which include the halogen lamp Koito HB4 (9006) Whitebeam. 4200k is the limit of the color temperature that it reaches during operation.
Koito HB4 (9006) Whitebeam halogen lamps were tested with respect to forming the correct light beam. During testing, it was noted that during the distribution of light in the zone of roadsides (far and near), the intensity of the light beam is higher than in the zone of the roadway. This indicates the presence of good geometry. So, the light from these lamps will not dazzle drivers of oncoming and passing cars.
Description of HB4 (9006) Whitebeam
- This product belongs to the halogen type of lamp.
- In the manufacture of the lamp uses the base HB4 (9006).
- Power is 55 watts.
- The voltage is 12V.
- The lamp weighs 125 g.
- Color temperatures from 3, 100 to 4, 200 Kelvin produce double the brightness at standard output.
- Manufacturer - Japan.
- Production number PO757W.
The production of automotive bulbs HB4 (9006) whitebeam is carried out in accordance with established standards and norms.
