Smoke 1 – Hand smoke signal

The hand smoke signal is the smallest version of the smoke signals. These hand-held smoke signals are intended for use on land and, of course, in the air. This version of the smoke signal burns for about 60 seconds. And primarily emits a bright color smoke. Various colors of smoke ensure that you are visible in any situation! The ignition of hand smoke signals is done through an easy-to-use string mechanism. Read more about igniting distress signals on our special explanation page: manuals and backgrounds.

CE certified hand smoke signal

Fakkels.com’s hand smoke flares are CE approved. This makes them naturally certified according to the standards. They are made of a tube filled with a pyrotechnic sas. This sas contains metal powders. These provide a burn time of about 60 seconds, creating a brightly colored smoke. This is a big difference from the other variations. Those have burn times of 60 seconds, 120 seconds or 180 seconds. Metal powders also allow for various colors of smoke to be made. These colors ensure that you are always recognizable in any situation! This variation of smoke flares is available in the following colors:

• Red
• White
• Yellow
• Green
• Blue
• Orange
• Pink
• Purple
• Black

During daylight emergencies, colors play an important role. An example is the red/orange color that is international standard for “help, I’m in danger. So various types of colored smoke are used for all kinds of situations. Finally, we supply not only to shipbuilders and shipyards. For example, also to the government, fire department, the Dutch army, mudflats, scouting. In summary, we supply all kinds of other organizations. Safety above all.