Protect Your Equipment
From Moisture &
Particle Contamination
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What Happens When Moisture Enters Your System?
Moisture Contamination Could Be Costing You Thousands
Every time your equipment breathes, airborne moisture and contaminants can enter your reservoirs, storage tanks and gearboxes.
Over time this can lead to lubricant degradation, corrosion, increased wear and costly equipment failures.
Moisture Contamination Is One Of The Biggest Causes Of Lubricant Failure
Every time a hydraulic reservoir, gearbox, storage tank or fuel tank “breathes”, outside air is drawn into the system. That air often contains moisture, dirt and airborne contaminants.
Over time, this contamination can damage lubricants, accelerate component wear and lead to costly unplanned downtime.
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What Happens When Moisture Enters Your System?
Water Contamination
Moisture mixes with oil and reduces its ability to protect components.
- Accelerates lubricant degradation
- Promotes sludge and varnish formation
- Reduces lubrication performance
Oxidation
Moisture accelerates the chemical breakdown of lubricants.
- Shortens oil service life
- Increases acid formation
- Leads to more frequent oil changes
Corrosion
Water and oxygen attack metal surfaces inside the system.
- Damages bearings, gears and pumps
- Causes rust inside reservoirs and tanks
- Increases the risk of component failure
Increased Wear & Downtime
Contaminated oil cannot properly protect moving components.
- Increases friction and wear
- Reduces equipment reliability
- Can result in costly unplanned downtime
The Real-World Impact
Unchecked moisture contamination can lead to:
- More frequent oil changes – higher lubricant and disposal costs
- Increased maintenance time – engineers spending more time on reactive repairs
- Reduced equipment reliability – unexpected breakdowns and production interruptions
- Higher operating costs – wear-related failures can cost far more than prevention
The Solution: Stop Contamination Before It Enters
Desiccant breathers remove moisture and airborne particles from incoming air before it reaches your equipment.
By fitting a desiccant breather to hydraulic reservoirs, gearboxes, storage tanks and fuel tanks, you can:
✓ Reduce moisture ingress
✓ Keep lubricants cleaner for longer
✓ Extend oil and component life
✓ Improve equipment reliability
✓ Reduce downtime and maintenance costs
A small amount of water contamination can significantly reduce lubricant performance and shorten component life.
