Farmers hearing the Archer story for the
first time are often surprised. Archer has been producing
quality lubricants for farmers since 1929. But Archer got
its start in the air - not on the ground.
Back in the
twenties, both commercial and private aviation were in their
infancy. Little was known about airplanes, their power plants and
their lubrication problems. As the airplane became more common for
commercial use, it became evident that every precaution must be
taken to improve its safety record if the industry was to make a
permanent place for itself in the transportation world. Thorough
investigation of accidents led to the knowledge that a large
percentage of accidents were caused from engine failures brought
on by faulty lubrication.
A new system of quality control of
aircraft oils came into effect. Only oils of proven high quality
could be used. Oils that were so well refined that all of the
non-lubricating materials were removed and the finished product
had that extra stamina built into it for aviation use. Archer
developed this high-quality oil, and thus this is what launched
Archer’s tradition of superior quality. (The 6082D designation on
Archer product labels today specifies
that the base oil meets military specification MIL-6082D for
aircraft reciprocating engines.)
When Archer introduced this
tougher oil to the agricultural community, farmers soon discovered
that this oil - built to withstand the extra heat and strain of an
aircraft engine - naturally lasted longer and protected better
than any of the conventional oils. That quality was something they
wanted in their farm engines and something to tell a neighbor
about.
