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The tube has an interior spring and exterior cap-screw that keeps the flint in constant contact with the exterior flint-wheel. Spinning this rough-surfaced wheel against flint results in a spark that ignites the fluid in the wick. All parts of the lighter are replaceable. The Zippo lighter requires 108 manufacturing operations. [citation needed]
Clipper lighters; on the left, the flint system which has been removed from the orange one. Clipper is the brand name of a type of refillable butane lighter, designed by Enric Sardà and owned by Flamagas S.A. [1] since 1959. The lighters are mostly produced in Barcelona, with others manufactured in Chennai and Shanghai. [2]
An ignited lighter Disposable lighter. A lighter is a portable device which uses mechanical or electrical means to create a controlled flame, and can be used to ignite a variety of flammable items, such as cigarettes, butane gas, fireworks, candles, or campfires.
It is a producer of lighters and lighter accessories. Zippo Manufacturing Company currently owns the related brands in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and continues to produce Ronson lighters and Ronsonol fuel. Ronson International Limited, located in Northampton, England, owns the Ronson brand in most other territories throughout the world.
This category is for articles about lighters. A lighter is a portable device that uses a flammable fluid and a means of ignition to generate a flame. Subcategories.
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Check for cracks: Before cooking, inspect all parts of your cooker for cracks or damage, which can collect food and moisture and may prevent the cooker from functioning properly. Damaged slow ...
flint spark lighter. Main article: Flint spark lighter. A type of lighter used in many applications to safely light a gaseous fuel to start a flame. It is most commonly used to ignite bunsen burners and oxyacetylene welding torches. A gas wand lighter, typically used for lighting gas stoves A French gasoline lighter in use during World War I ...