SM-3 lighters

SM-3 lighter - updated styling, same size

The SM-3 uses piezo ignition: press the button, the piezo element makes a spark and lights the gas. There is no wheel and flint of the kind used in the NM-1.

The body is white plastic, the head is silver, and the whole lighter measures 77×22 mm.

That is worth stating plainly, because the SM-3 is sometimes taken for a narrower or slimmer model than the EB-15. It is not - both have identical dimensions and an identical print area. The difference is the shape of the casing, the details and the finish.

So if the base EB-15 looks too classic to you, but you do not need a torch or an opener, the SM-3 is the straightforward alternative with a more modern look.

SM-3, EB-15 or NM-1?

NM-1 - our simplest lighter. Flint ignition, 87×20 mm, cannot be refilled.

EB-15 - classic piezo build, 77×22 mm, white body and white head, refill valve.

SM-3 - piezo as well, 77×22 mm, refillable; differs in styling and the silver head.

If price decides, start with the NM-1. For a classic piezo shape, take the EB-15. The SM-3 fits when you want a similar budget with a more contemporary look.

Where it fits

Bars, pubs and restaurants; outdoor events; trade fairs and industry meetings; petrol stations, kiosks and shops - including own-brand lighters; welcome packs for new staff, subcontractors or partners.

Full-colour digital UV printing

We mark the SM-3 with digital UV printing in UV LED technology. Artwork goes straight onto the white body in full CMYK.

You can use:

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

No plates, screens or moulds are needed - once the file is ready, it goes to the press.

The ink is cured with UV light during printing, so the finished mark handles everyday use and contact with water, moisture and light, without varnishing or extra drying. UV LED also limits how much the item heats up.

We print on Japanese machines built for precise marking of small surfaces; the fine ink drop keeps small elements sharp. That said, it is not worth shrinking type to the limit - a phone number, web address or company details need to stay comfortable to read.

One side or two?

In the calculator:

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

One side usually covers a logo, a company name or a short slogan. Use the second for a web address, phone number, QR code, contact details or an extra line.

The two-sided version costs more and the difference shows in the calculator. Prepare two separate files, one per side. If the whole design fits comfortably on one side, there is no reason to pay for the second.

Print area 52.0×13.0 mm

The recommended marking area is 52.0×13.0 mm - exactly the same field as on the base EB-15, so artwork prepared for one model usually transfers to the other without resizing.

The field is long and fairly shallow, so simple horizontal layouts work best:

• logo and web address,
• logo with a short slogan,
• company mark and phone number.

With more to say, use the second side rather than shrinking the type.

Preparing the print file

• scale 1:1,
• PDF or TIF,
• CMYK,
• 600 dpi for raster elements,
• text converted to curves,
• within the 52.0×13.0 mm area.

Two-sided printing needs two separate files.

Check every line, phone number and address before sending - on a larger run, one small typo repeats on every piece.

Free graphic design

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

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

First version usually within 1-2 working days; each further round of changes adds one working day. Production starts once you approve the proof.

Technical data and safety

• ignition: piezo,
• operation: button,
• dimensions: 77×22 mm,
• body: white plastic,
• head / clip: silver,
• recommended marking area: 52.0×13.0 mm,
• refillable with gas: yes,
• marking: full-colour UV printing, one or two sides.

The SM-3 meets ISO 9994:2006 and EN 13869 and has a child-resistant mechanism.

Quantity, price and lead time

Minimum order 100 pieces; the next steps are 200, 300, 400, 500, 1000 and 2000 pieces. The unit price drops as the quantity grows. The calculator gives the exact quote and the current lead time once you choose the quantity and the marking option.

Production time counts from your approval of the production proof. If the lighters are needed for a set date, allow time for the design and any corrections as well.