In firearms manufacturing, reliability isn’t a marketing claim - it’s a cost center, a QA metric, and a brand promise rolled into one. Every failure to fire, corrosion issue, or lubrication-related return eats into margins, customer trust, and production efficiency.
That’s why an increasing number of manufacturers are standardizing on SEAL1™ CLP PLUS® at the factory level - not as an aftermarket accessory, but as a core part of their production, testing, storage, and shipping processes.
Factory-Applied Lubrication Is No Longer Optional
Modern firearms are expected to perform immediately - out of the box, in real-world conditions, and across a wide range of environments. That expectation doesn’t start with the end user. It starts on the factory floor.
Factory-applied SEAL1 is designed to ensure firearms:
- Run the first time they’re used
- Perform consistently during QA and test firing
- Arrive at dealers and customers exactly as they left the facility
In short: lubrication should never be the variable that compromises reliability.
Improve Reliability Where It Matters Most: Before the Firearm Leaves Your Facility
Failures tied to improper lubrication are among the most preventable issues in firearms manufacturing. SEAL1 addresses this head-on by providing a consistent, factory-grade CLP that performs across temperature ranges and handling conditions.
For manufacturers, this means:
- Fewer performance anomalies during test fire
- Reduced variability between units
- Greater confidence that every firearm will function as intended
Reliability isn’t just a selling point—it’s operational risk reduction.
Reduce RMAs by Preventing Problems Before They Start
Returns are expensive. Not just financially, but operationally.
Rust, corrosion, and lubrication-related issues often surface after a firearm leaves the factory—during storage, transit, or early customer use. These failures result in:
- Warranty claims
- Customer dissatisfaction
- Brand damage that far outweighs the cost of the return
SEAL1 helps manufacturers prevent these issues upstream by protecting firearms throughout storage and shipping, reducing RMAs tied to corrosion or improper lubrication.
The result: fewer returns, fewer service calls, and fewer fires to put out.
Improve QA Consistency Across Testing and Handling
Quality assurance should test firearms—not fight lubrication inconsistencies.
Because SEAL1 performs consistently across varying temperatures and handling conditions, it removes lubrication as a confounding variable during QA and test firing.
That translates to:
- Cleaner, more reliable test results
- Fewer false failures
- Faster troubleshooting when real issues arise
In regulated, high-precision manufacturing environments, consistency is leverage.
Rust-Free Storage and Transit Protection
Firearms don’t go straight from assembly line to end user. They sit. They ship. They change environments.
SEAL1 protects firearms during:
- Warehouse storage
- Dealer inventory holding
- Domestic and international transit
By ensuring firearms arrive exactly as they left the facility, manufacturers reduce downstream risk and preserve product integrity through the entire supply chain.
Lower Maintenance Load = Higher Brand Trust
When firearms are easier to maintain, customers notice.
Standardizing on SEAL1 reduces:
- Customer confusion around lubrication
- Over-lubrication and under-lubrication issues
- Support calls tied to basic maintenance failures
The payoff isn’t just operational—it’s reputational. Easier ownership experiences lead to higher trust, better reviews, and fewer support interactions.
Proven Performance, Verified Standards
SEAL1™ CLP PLUS® meets or exceeds MIL-PRF-6340E requirements across multiple ASTM tests, including:
- Flash point
- Kinematic viscosity
- Wear prevention
- Load carrying capacity
- Corrosion protection
These aren’t marketing claims—they’re benchmarks manufacturers already understand and rely on.
Trusted by Manufacturers Who Care About Process
As Frank DeSomma from Patriot Ordnance Factory, Inc. puts it:
“Patriot Ordnance Factory uses SEAL 1 lubricant on all our products during assembly and test fire processes at our factory. We use SEAL 1 due not only to the superior quality of the product, but also the quality of customer support we receive is excellent. We find this product to be a superior lubricant on the market which fits our needs from a processes standpoint as we assemble and test fire products.”
That last phrase matters: from a process standpoint.
SEAL1 isn’t just a lubricant. It’s a manufacturing decision.
The Bottom Line
Forward-thinking firearms manufacturers aren’t asking, “What’s the cheapest lubricant?”
They’re asking:
- How do we reduce failures before they happen?
- How do we lower RMAs and support costs?
- How do we protect our products—and our reputation—after they leave our facility?
Standardizing on SEAL1 answers those questions with fewer variables, lower risk, and better outcomes across manufacturing, QA, storage, and real-world use.
Ready to Evaluate SEAL1 for Your Manufacturing Process?
Every manufacturing environment is different. Materials, tolerances, testing protocols, storage conditions, and compliance requirements all matter—and a factory lubricant should support those variables, not complicate them.
That’s why SEAL1 works directly with manufacturers in private, one-on-one evaluations focused on real operational fit—not generic demos or group presentations.
Start with a Confidential OEM Review
If you’re evaluating ways to improve reliability, reduce RMAs, or simplify lubrication across manufacturing, QA, storage, and transit, the first step is a private OEM fit assessment.
Request a Private OEM Fit Assessment: a short, confidential discussion focused on:
- Your manufacturing and QA process
- Storage and transit conditions
- Current lubrication challenges and failure points
- Whether SEAL1 is a practical fit for your operation
No group calls. No competitors. No obligation.
