Contaminants in Grease

Contaminants: Greases tend to hold solid contaminants on their outer surfaces and protect lubricated surfaces from wear. If the contamination becomes excessive or eventually works its way down to the lubricated surfaces the reverse occurs -- the grease retains abrasive materials at the lubricated surface and wear occurs.

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