When high-quality lubricants are first produced, they are pure and contamination-free. However, as they are moved from production facilities to storage tanks, rail cars, and transportation trucks, each time passing through plumbing or tubing that may not have been adequately maintained for months or years, lubricants accumulate contaminants. While these particulate contaminants may be microscopic—smaller than a grain of pollen—they can wreak havoc on the performance and uptime of the equipment you depend on most. In addition, moisture can be absorbed due to leaks and environmental exposure, resulting in premature degradation and failure of lubricants.