The flint gun is a hand-operated spark lighter designed to produce a controlled stream of hot sparks for ignition of gas appliances, pilot lights, Bunsen burners, small forge burners and other workshop or laboratory equipment. It is used where a reliable, flameless ignition source is required to light gas rings, boilers, burners and pilot assemblies without open matches or naked flames.

This unit features a machined stainless steel body (AISI 304 grade) for corrosion resistance and long service life, combined with a nickel-plated brass striker wheel and hardened steel spring to give consistent striking action. The consumable is a ferrocerium (commercially known as “flint”) rod that produces high-temperature sparks when scraped by the striker wheel. As a hand tool, the flint gun has no threaded connections, head or drive type; it is a simple, ergonomic striker operated by a thumb action and is suitable for left or right hand use.

There is no specific DIN/ISO fastener standard applicable to this kind of ignition tool, but the construction follows recognised workshop tool practices for materials and tolerances and is suitable for routine industrial, catering and service work. The ferrocerium flints used are the standard commercial grade for ignition devices and are widely available as replacements.

Typical users include gas engineers, heating and plumbing contractors, laboratory technicians, catering engineers and metalworkers who need a reliable method of igniting burners and pilots during installation, servicing and routine maintenance. The tool’s stainless body provides good corrosion resistance in workshop and plantroom environments, while the brass striker wheel resists pitting and gives a predictable spark pattern. Using a flint gun reduces the risk associated with open matches and lighters and allows ignition in confined or awkward positions.

Duchy Fasteners stocks this flint gun (often listed under code DR35108) together with replacement ferrocerium flints and spare striker wheels. We hold a range of replacement flint pack sizes and single units suitable for workshop and service use — contact us for current sizes and pack quantities.