We are GTS, Inc., formerly known as MG Industries, a prominent ISO 9001 manufacturer/distributor of Industrial and Specialty compressed gases, bulk gases, and welding supplies. We service the continental United States through a network of company owned retail/distribution outlets, independent distributors, and strategic business partners.
FLINT RENEWAL, (FOR SINGLE FLINT STRIKERS) 5 FLINTS PER PACK (PRICED PER PACK)
1. How long will one of your lighters last?
* The lifespan of the lighter varies according to the habits of the user. Some apply a very light pressure when striking, others push very hard. Those who push harder on the flint/file combination will experience a shorter life. However, even a SHURLITE flat file lighter is capable of at least a few thousand ignitions. A SHURLITE round file or three flint lighter will produce at least 20,000 ignitions. Regardless of the lighter type, the flint tip will need to be replaced when it is worn down.
2. What causes lighters to fail?
* Most lighters fail when the teeth on the file have been worn down. A round file lighter will last much longer than a flat file lighter because there is so much more file surface available. Some poorly made lighters have files which wear out after only a few ignitions. Some competitive lighters are also manufactured with a lower quality steel which can result in the lighter eventually losing its springiness.
* Flint is an alloy of Iron and certain Rare Earth Minerals.
4. My flint is getting powdery. Why is that?
* Flint is sensitive to moisture. When exposed to liquids or a very humid environment flint will eventually turn to a powder. Before this happens the flint (or the lighter) should be replaced. The powdered flint is itself flammable.
* Spark lighters are the safest way to ignite any flammable gas. The spark produced by the lighter is not hot enough to light anything except materials with a very low ignition temperature, such as flammable gases. In addition , the lighter itself contains no flammable materials. Lighting a torch with a cigarette lighter is extremely dangerous.
6. Will a spark lighter ignite paper?
* No. The spark temperature of a spark lighter is lower than the ignition point of paper.
