What Is an Igniter Used For

Igniters are devices or assemblies that produce a specific level of heat in order to initiate a larger combustion reaction. Within industrial applications, igniters are manufactured for various engine and burner systems and applications including process heaters and high pressure washers.

What igniter means?

/ (ɪɡˈnaɪtə) / noun. a person or thing that ignites. a fuse to fire explosive charges. an electrical device for lighting a gas turbine.

How does an ignitor work in a car?

When the ignition key is turned on, a low voltage current from the battery flows through the primary windings of the ignition coil, through the breaker points and back to the battery. This current flow causes a magnetic field to form around the coil.