Introduction to eMatch
Electric matches, are crucial components in pyrotechnics and related fields. They offer a dependable ignition source for various applications.
eMatch technology is a type of electronic ignition system that is used to ignite pyrotechnic devices. It is a safe and reliable way to ignite fireworks, and it is becoming increasingly popular in the pyrotechnics industry.
How eMatch Technology Works
eMatch technology works by using an electrical current to heat up a small wire, which in turn ignites a pyrotechnic initiator. The pyrotechnic initiator then ignites the fuse or main charge of the firework.
Advantages of eMatch Technology
There are several advantages to using eMatch technology to ignite pyrotechnic devices. First, it is a safe and reliable way to ignite fireworks. Second, it allows for precise timing and control of the ignition process. Third, it can be used to ignite a wide variety of pyrotechnic devices, including fireworks, flares, and smoke bombs.
eMatch technology is used in a variety of applications, including:
Consumer fireworks
Professional fireworks displays
Military applications
Industrial applications
Future of eMatch Technology
eMatch technology is a rapidly evolving technology. In the future, we can expect to see even more advanced eMatch systems that are even safer, more reliable, and more versatile.
Ematches contain a drop of “pyrogen” a highly flammable & shock sensitive material that requires a very small amount of voltage & current to ignite them. When ignited, they “throw” quite a bit of sparks & ignite instantaneously. The Talon –or other brand “igniters” use a bridge wire–a fine piece of nichrome wire –when voltage is applied to it–the wire heats up & ignites the visco fuse. Igniters require that you “clamp” them around [or on] the fuse to work & many times the tiny bridge wire gets broken & they fail. Also, there is a time delay from “fire” to actual ignition. Having a “1.4g ematch” opens up huge possibilities to those that do not have a BATF license and want to do larger shows or pyromusicals. You can fire a lot more ematches with the same amount of voltage & current compared to Talons. Also, Talons can not be hooked up in series–they must be wired in parallel & when you do this-if you do not test each one before tying them together, you can have a bad Talon & the others in parallel with it will show your continuity test as being “good” when, in fact, you may have one or more bad ignitors. 1.3g product has Ematch ports, & now we are seeing a lot of the 1.4g Pro product coming out with the Ematch ports too–like the Dominator slice cakes & comets, Kellners BOSS system, etc. Having a 1.4g approved type of Ematch is a great step forward. No storage worries, no license required, and many more ways to expand what you do with your shows. Price wise, they are more expensive than 1.3 Ematch, but, hey, if you need it, you can get it! Kudos to whomever got the product approved!!!If anyone is looking to purchase these new non-regulated electric match, be careful. Word I am picking up is the ATF is insisting the color coding of the wire be the blue and white combo. There are some that made it out there with a variation of the blue and white combo. Until the new compliant wire comes in, they are not available until late September. The ones out there for sale may not meet the ATF wire color requirement. That is why you are seeing “Out of Stock” on sites that sell them. If you are going to the PGI convention you will see them for sale, but then again if you are going to the convention you will probably see real electric match for sale cheaper. Until I try these out for myself, my opinion is still open on these.
For those that do not know most other countries like the United Kingdom have no restrictions on who can buy and store electric match. These regulations about electric match are unique to United States.
IIt will try it out and report back on its performance and color coding. It should make cake firing more predictable for a time programmed show, since you can eliminate the variable burn time of the visco fuse. Let’s see!
eMatch technology is a safe, reliable, and versatile way to ignite pyrotechnic devices. It is becoming increasingly popular in the pyrotechnics industry, and it is expected to play an even more important role in the future.
