Delphi International Operations Luxembourg S.a.r.l.

Stephen O Crossley

Andrew J Limmer

Mervyn J Hackett

A needle for use in a needle valve, such as the needle valve of a fuel injector, comprises a tip section (), a first guide section () and a second guide section (). The tip section () has a needle tip. The first guide section () is remote from the needle tip. The second guide section comprises a tube, wherein the first guide section () and the tip section () are comprised in an integrated inner needle component () extending through the tube (). A method of manufacturing such a needle is also described.

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High Wycombe, United Kingdom

Stephen O Crossley