BALLISTOL: An oil with more than a century of history
The roots of BALLISTOL lie in Cologne. That is where Friedrich Wilhelm Klever founded the chemical company F.W. Klever in 1874. His son Dr. Helmut Klever developed the multi-purpose oil in 1904, originally for the Imperial German Army to care for weapons, wooden stocks and leather. Today the family business trades as BALLISTOL GmbH, based in Aham in Lower Bavaria. The oil is still made in Germany to the original 1904 recipe and is considered biodegradable.
BALLISTOL at Agrarzone
We stock the multi-purpose oil as a 200 ml spray and as a 500 ml bottle. Around the farm it has many uses: it cares for tools and metal parts, protects hinges and locks from rust and keeps leather tack supple. For animal care we offer BALLISTOL Animal, a care oil from the same family. So you have the same trusted oil to hand in the workshop, tack room and stable.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use the multi-purpose oil on leather?
Yes. The oil was originally developed for leather care too. Apply a thin layer and wipe off any excess with a cloth.
What is the difference between the spray and the bottle?
The spray quickly reaches awkward spots such as joints and locks. With the bottle you can apply the oil precisely with a cloth or brush, for example on larger surfaces.