Exotac manufactures EDC fire-starting tools and refillable lighters at their facility outside Atlanta, Georgia. The fireROD series uses replaceable ferrocerium rods in CNC-machined 6061 aluminum bodies with internal storage for tinder or water purification tablets. fireROD XL models include repair tape and quickLIGHT tinder tabs. The nanoSTRIKER XL offers collapsible keychain fire starting with quarter-inch ferrocerium rods producing 3,000 strikes, featuring tungsten carbide strikers and 550 FireCord lanyards. polySTRIKER models use 5/16-inch ferro rods delivering 10,000 strikes in recycled ABS polymer housings with snap-in tungsten carbide strikers. All ferrocerium rods thread into bodies for field replacement without discarding the tool.
titanLIGHT Refillable Liquid Fuel Lighter
The titanLIGHT is a waterproof refillable lighter that uses standard Zippo-compatible lighter fluid. Dual O-ring seals on ignition and fuel compartments prevent evaporation and leakage, maintaining a submersion rating beyond one meter. Aircraft-grade 6061 aluminum construction with CNC machining provides structural durability for lifetime service. Patent-pending air vents below the flame reduce wind disturbance, and a removable flame guard offers maximum wind protection. The One Revolution Quickthread cap allows tool-free access to the flint wheel, wick, and spark mechanism. The bottom cap unscrews for refilling and wick servicing without tools. The flame guard removes by pressing the brass pin through while holding the guard down.
CNC Machined 6061 Aluminum Construction
All aluminum-bodied Exotac products are CNC machined in-house from high-grade 6061 aluminum, then receive Type II anodizing in signature colors like Black, Gunmetal, Olive Drab, and Orange. The vertically integrated process lets engineers monitor each production step and correct issues immediately during machining. ripSPOOL utility cord dispensers, MATCHCAP waterproof match containers, and xREEL fishing reels use the same CNC aluminum construction. FREEkey systems offer modular keychain organization with machined aluminum components. candleTIN emergency candles have aluminum housings with Hot Burn and Slow Burn wax for different burn durations.
Atlanta Georgia Engineering and Manufacturing
Founded by a Purdue Engineering graduate, Exotac is a family-owned business maintaining American manufacturing operations. The company developed vertical integration to control nearly every manufacturing step in-house under direct engineering supervision. Product development combines field testing with rigorous material evaluation to validate performance under extreme conditions. Engineers prototype new designs through iterative outdoor testing, learning from real-world failures to improve functionality. The company motto "Gear for life" reflects a design philosophy that prioritizes durability and long-term serviceability over planned obsolescence.
Lifetime Warranty Against Manufacturing Defects
All Exotac products carry a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects. The warranty covers structural failures, material defects, and machining errors discovered during normal use. Replaceable components like ferrocerium rods, O-rings, wicks, flints, and strikers are available as refill kits to extend product lifespan without full replacement. The design emphasizes field-serviceable construction, allowing users to maintain and repair tools with readily available components instead of disposing of entire units when consumable parts wear out.
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