Dirty Secret Sources
of Oil Contamination
“Equipment and reliability maintenance professionals know that proper lubricants must be used in components to maximize equipment productivity and minimize downtimes. Valuable time, effort and money go into choosing the best product to meet or exceed the manufacturer’s specification. During the life of the equipment, lubricant needs can change. The maintenance team and the lubricant specialist work together to ensure the ideal formulation is used to meet evolving needs. From a lubrication standpoint, all is perfect, right? Well, perhaps not…
The oil that you’re placing in the equipment can become contaminated before you ever install it. “