MILITEC-1 is a metal conditioner that impregnates a wide range of metals to form a complex molecular size compound within the surface metal. The reaction starts to occur when the friction from firing heats the metal surface. When the brief heat reaction is complete, the remaining surface oil can be wiped completely dry. The result is a water-repelling dry compound that is now a physical part of the metal's surface. This dry lubricated surface has as much lubricity on the metal surface, as does a film of MILITEC-1 on the metal surface. This dry metal conditioning effect remains until the metal compound is worn away from extended firing.
MILITEC-1's dry lubrication properties has shown to be effective operating under all environmental conditions that are encountered by military personnel. A MILITEC-1 conditioned weapon will not allow dust, dirt, and sand, including the residue from firing to combine with the metal or become pasted to the metal surfaces. This is in contrast to documented problems with Teflon particles that are contained in the MilSpec CLP weapons lubricant formula. This MilSpec formula must be used wet on all surfaces in order for the product to be effective. Blowing dust and sand storms will render a CLP treated firearm inoperable, however, a MILITEC-1 conditioned firearm (that is bone dry) has the ability to fire thousands of rounds with no decrease in reliability from the environmental effects. The result is a level of performance and reliability vs. CLP weapons lubricant that relies on a wet film of oil (that will trap particles) in order for the firearm to function properly.
This characteristic of MILITEC-1 to bond chemically with metal surfaces provides other benefits as well. Since MILITEC-1 is a physical part of the metal, the new molecular compound is no longer subject to the unstable characteristics of fluids in very hot or very cold environments. It therefore cannot flash off or evaporate in extremely hot conditions or crystallize in extreme cold. Even when the film of MILTIEC-1 is left on the metal, (the flash point 410°F and the pour point -45°F) this thin synthetic film can withstand difficult environmental conditions where a film of oil is specified for use.
Another characteristic of MILITEC-1 is its environmental safety record. Given the constraints of MilSpec CLP's low flash point, MILITEC-1 offers a safer alternative. In closed environments, off gassing of MILITEC-1 is not a problem as proven in tests undertaken by the U.S. Navy's Medical Command. The Medical Command approved MILITEC-1 for internal use aboard submarines. We include in this proposal the off-gassing requirements that we think should be a part of the qualification of a metal conditioning firearms lubricant. The subject "Characterization of a Synthetic Metal Conditioner" below will further describe special characteristics of MILITEC-1.
We sincerely appreciate this opportunity to be of service to TACOM.
Very Respectfully,
Brad P. Giordani
President
CC: Russ Logan 301-893-8354
MILITEC INCORPORATED, 11828 Pika Drive, Waldorf, Maryland 20602, USA
Phone: (301) 893-3910 Fax: (301) 893-8354
Website: www.militec-1.com Email: militec@militec-1.com