The lighter has stopped bullets, sparked popular slogans , and sat front row during big power ballads. History of Lamps. Beeson, E. Collecting Vintage Lighters.
History of Matches. History of Lighters — How Lighter was Made? McLaughlin, D. The History of the Trench Lighter. PR Newswire. Kaplan, K. Today I Found Out.
Lighters were Invented Before the Match. Kauffman, G. Lighter USA. The History of the Lighter. Golden Book of Records. Largest Collection of Lighters. Scott, A. When Did Humans Discover Fire?
Cohen, J. Mercor Tecresa. Top 15 Amazing Facts About Fire. History of Matches and Lighters. Encyclopedia Britannica. History of Matches — Early and Modern Matches. Helmenstine, A. History of Chemical Matches. Echner, K. Ritz, J. Aluminum products typically come from recycled aluminum, and while that sounds sustainable the process of creating that secondary recycled aluminum uses a lot of energy. Finally, brass is composed primarily of copper and zinc making it strong but not as strong as steel.
Brass is a good conductor of heat which is probably why it is used as part of a pocket lighter. Most products made from brass are recycled since the material is so resilient and resistant to corrosion. Although these materials make up such a small part of a pocket lighter, it is important to note because they are mass produced and can lead to long term environmental issues.
Part of the manufacturing process of a BiC lighter includes the packaging. The materials involved in that part of the design, are plastic and paper. More specifically, a cardboard backing with a plastic seal so as to display the appearance of the lighter or lighters while providing information and advertising on the paper backing.
According to tips from the Environmental Protection Agency, consumers should try to avoid packaging of this style because it is unnecessary and ultimately wasteful.
Even though paper and plastic packaging can be separated and recycled, they still generate energy and waste regardless. Environmental awareness starts with the consumer because demand is what changes the way products are produced. Although BiC could create an easy way to make their lighters re-usable or at least recyclable, they choose not to do so.
Through my research I have found blog posts and youtube videos that show people taking apart a BiC lighter in order to recycle parts of it or refill it with butane. Although these are possible options for consumers, they are not easily accessible and require specific tools to complete. It is all too easy for people to throw out their used lighters and buy a new one for under two dollars.
Only a select few environmentally conscious people would actually go through the time consuming task of refilling or recycling their lighters. When breaking down each material it became easier to really see everything that goes into this small product and how much of an environmental impact these raw materials truly have.
Kimball, Everett L. BIC is a manufacturer of common stationery products we use such as ballpoint pens, shavers ad lighters. Many of these are affordable and easily used by consumers. Everyday, they make about 6 million lighters BIC Lighters. They are efficient, easy to use and safe. BIC states their effort in concern for the environment and their energy usage, but due to their large production goals, mass amounts will still be required. Details about where they get there raw materials from where not found.
However we know what each component is made out of. The BIC lighter was made to be especially safe, and for that to happen, it requires more precision in their machines and using trusted materials. It also contains various types to serve its function of lighting a flame, including a liquid gas, metals and plastics. This method places a material into a die and punches it into a desired shape at room temperature How.
These are most likely used for the thinner metal pieces in the lighter. It does not require intensive heating to melt the metal it acts on, which saves energy. This means that as parts are not getting chipped off, the metal will still have its original structure. Compared to most manufacturing machines, cold forming is more energy efficient and creates accurate high quality dimensions.
But it still consumes a lot of energy to design, put into place, and function. Specific data for the energy measurements were not found due to the variations and complexity in the calculations.
Delrin is a homopolymer acetal, a plastic that works well with a wide range of temperatures, has high endurance, and can sustain impact DuPont. BIC utilizes these properties to make their lighters safer and thinner, holding more fuel for longer lasting and minimal usage of plastic. Delrin must be heated to a certain temperature to be molded and shaped.
A little below degrees celsius is where the material has the most viscosity DuPont. BIC states that their lighters are well managed and safe because of their zinc alloy die casting, a type of injection molding. To be used for injection molding, it needs to reach about degrees Celsius DuPont.
Injection molding however uses extensive amounts of energy with the burning of fossil fuels Weissman. They can offer up to 60, PSI Diecasting. I could not find where and how the plastic is obtained or extracted from. The hoods and guard of the BIC lighter serve the purpose of protecting from the heat and staying child-resistant Quality.
These are both made from steel through a cold hammering die process, where they are cut and stamped into shape Smith. Die cutting can leave leftover scraps that are cut off. I did not find information on whether these scraps can be reused or if they remain as waste.
The object, with its original design, quickly spread around the world, to the point where the Bic J1 lighter entered the Museum of Modern Art in New York for the "Shaping Modernity" exhibition.
The range is growing day by day with new models always as colourful as ever. After the BIC mini lighter in , a compact version of their very first product, and the unforgettable "California" printed lighter from , the electronic lighters were released in A novelty that further positions BIC as a leader.
It is then the turn of multi-purpose light ers, these large "gas lighters", to make their appearance from the s. The Bic lighters no longer just want to be light and strong, they follow trends.
The French brand comes out in limited editions, often in partnership with other brands. Whether Playboy or Bollywood, Bic models can no longer be counted and always remain up to date and in the spirit of the times.
Today, the BIC brand has 24 lighter body colors and multiple, ever more original versions to satisfy everyone's preferences. A quality flame, a clever ignition system and an easy-to-grip design, that's all it takes to make the Bic lighter a success. The French brand au petit bonhomme wanted to design simple, reliable and accessible products for all users. With the Bic lighter , the contract is fulfilled! The strong point of the brand to ensure the continuity of its success is also the longevity of its lighters!
Did you know that 50 automatic checks are performed on each BIC lighter before it is put on the market? This initiative is part of the actions put in place by the company to ensure the irreproachable quality of its products, as well as safety for all their users.
Quality controls are extremely strict, so that nothing is overlooked. During the manufacture of a lighter, the maximum flame height, heat resistance, drop resistance, combustion resistance and extinguishing time are checked each time. All Bic lighters are also child-resistant, for optimum protection. As a company committed to the safety of its users, BIC has also set up an awareness campaign in Europe on the dangers of lighters that do not comply with current safety standards.
Quality and safety above all: a recipe that works! BIC has always worked to provide consumers with the best lighter solutions. The final product is not only well-designed, lightweight and safe, but reliable, too. BIC adapts and develops its products to the changing needs of the consumer. Each time BIC identifies a specific need, its research and development teams respond with technical ingenuity to optimize performance.
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