Amazing Facts about Matchsticks and Its Evolution

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Matchsticks are nothing but a chemically treated sticks that produce fire when struck in ignition surface. Before the invention of matchsticks, people need to use substances like flint, steel to produce fire. It was hard for them to carry the fire-making tools wherever they travel.

We all know that fire is important for the growth of human beings. Through fire, people can cook the food, process and eat it for survival. Moreover, it saves the people from harsh weather. Through camp fire, the people can keep themselves warm and comfortable. Due to various advantages of fire, human beings eventually invented the best method to make fire easily - through long safety matches.

Evolution of Matchboxes:

Matchsticks are nothing but a chemically treated sticks that produce fire when struck in ignition surface. Before the invention of matchsticks, people need to use substances like flint, steel to produce fire. It was hard for them to carry the fire-making tools wherever they travel.

In 1669, it was invented that because of the element "Phosphorus", the fire can be made. Later, till 1800, the fire making equipment are made with phosphorus. Later matchboxes were invented. In 1827, John Walker initiated the process of manufacturing the matchboxes and introducing it the market for people use. This made a revolution in the industry and among safety matches manufacturers. As the result, many reliable matchboxes manufacturers have entered the industry.

Interesting Facts About the Matchboxes:

  1. Do you know that the lighters were found even before the matchboxes was invented. However due to various reasons it was not widely used among the people, as like these days. But soon after the invention, matchboxes came popular among people and used regularly.

  2. India stands top among matchboxes manufacturing. The matchboxes manufactured in India is also affordable and high in quality. Due to these reasons, the matchboxes are exported to various parts of the world.

  3. Here are some of the tools required to manufacture the quality and safety matches. Chain saw, log debarker, veneer peeling and chopping machine, rotating drum dryer, vat, feed hopper etc. There are also matchbox making and filling machines. These machines manufacture the matchboxes in desired quantity.

Safety matches manufacturers in Sivakasi, not only focuses on quality matchbox making but also in packing process. Either the eye-popping matchbox design or its quality or its price, safety matches manufacturers stand first.

 

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