NM-1 lighters

NM-1 lighter - a simple model with classic ignition

The NM-1 works exactly like a classic flint lighter. You roll the knurled wheel with your thumb, a spark appears and the gas lights.

That is one of the key differences from the EB-15, SM-3 and 9755206 models, which use piezo ignition fired by a button.

The shape is different too. The NM-1 measures 87×20 mm, so it is longer and narrower than the 77×22 mm models. Despite the slimmer body, the print area stays large at 52.0×13.0 mm.

A third difference matters just as much: the NM-1 has no gas refill valve. Once it runs out, it cannot be refilled. In that sense it is a single-use model.

The NM-1 OPENER shares the same construction. Other models, such as the EB-15 or SM-3, can be refilled.

In return, the NM-1 has the simplest build of any lighter we offer, which is exactly why it suits larger promotional campaigns where unit cost matters.

Where the NM-1 works best

Bars, pubs and restaurants It can sit on the bar, go out with the bill or be handed to regulars.

Concerts, festivals and outdoor events With a large audience, the cost per piece is what counts. The NM-1 fits campaigns where hundreds of lighters are given away.

Trade fairs and conferences A small branded item can go into the company pack or be handed out at the stand.

Shops and service points It works as a free gift with a purchase, an extra in the parcel or a simple promotional item.

Welcome packs It can be a small addition for new employees, training participants or guests.

If the lighter is meant to last and be refilled, choose a model with a valve. The NM-1 has a different job: to be simple, inexpensive and available in larger quantities.

Full-colour UV printing

We print NM-1 lighters using digital UV printing in UV LED technology.

The design goes straight onto the white body in full CMYK.

We can use:

• multi-colour logos,
• gradients,
• tonal transitions,
• shading,
• photographs,
• more elaborate graphics.

No separate plates, moulds or screens are needed. Once the file is prepared, the design goes directly to the press.

The ink is cured with UV light during printing. The finished print handles normal everyday use, contact with water, moisture and light. It needs no extra varnish and no long drying.

UV LED technology also limits how much the printed item heats up while the press runs.

We print on Japanese machines built for precise marking of small surfaces.

Fine detail reproduces very accurately, but with text it is still worth keeping a sensible size. A phone number or a web address should be easy to read without peering at the lighter.

One side or two?

In the calculator you can choose:

• UV printing, one side,
• UV printing, two sides.

One side is usually enough for a logo, a company name and short contact details.

If you want to fit more, you can use both surfaces. One side can carry the logo, the other for example:

• a web address,
• a phone number,
• a slogan,
• a QR code,
• other contact details.

The two-sided version costs more, and you will see the difference in the calculator straight away.

For two-sided printing, prepare two separate files.

Print area 52.0×13.0 mm

The recommended marking area on the NM-1 is:

52.0×13.0 mm

The whole surface is available for artwork, because the body has no extra elements taking up space.

On the two-sided version, the same area is available on the reverse.

The field is long and narrow, so horizontal layouts work best: a logo next to a short slogan, a company name with a web address, or a small block of contact details.

With more information, it is better to use the second side than to squeeze everything onto one surface.

How to prepare the file

Prepare the finished artwork:

• at 1:1 scale,
• as a PDF or TIF file,
• in CMYK,
• at 600 dpi for raster graphics,
• with all text converted to curves,
• within the 52.0×13.0 mm area.

For two-sided printing we need two separate files.

Before sending, it is worth checking every line of text, phone number and address once more. On a run of several hundred pieces, even a small typo becomes expensive.

Free graphic design

No artwork ready? With an order placed with us we will prepare a simple design free of charge.

To do that we need:

• your logo, preferably in vector form,
• a CDR file up to version X6, EPS or AI up to CS6,
• or a TIF or good-quality JPG,
• all the text that is to appear on the lighter.

That can be an address, a phone number, a website, an advertising slogan or a short note about your offer.

We usually prepare the first version within 1-2 working days. Each further round of changes extends the design stage by one working day.

Production starts once you approve the proof.

Technical data and safety

• ignition: flint wheel,
• dimensions: 87×20 mm,
• body: white plastic,
• head / clip: silver,
• recommended marking area: 52.0×13.0 mm,
• refillable with gas: no,
• marking: full-colour UV printing, one or two sides.

The model meets the requirements of ISO 9994:2006 and EN 13869 and has a child-resistant mechanism.

Quantity, price and lead time

The minimum order is 100 pieces.

The next steps are:

• 200 pieces,
• 300 pieces,
• 400 pieces,
• 500 pieces,
• 1000 pieces,
• 2000 pieces.

The unit price drops as the quantity grows. You will see the exact quote in the calculator once you choose the number of pieces and the type of marking.

The current lead time is shown in the same place.

Production time counts from the moment you approve the proof of the production file. If the lighters are needed for a specific date, it is worth leaving time in advance for the design and any corrections.