It is important to stop airborne contaminants from entering tanks, drums, or machine reservoirs. The good news is that this is one of the easiest problems to address through high quality desiccant breathers that strip particles and moisture from the air. Whenever there’s an exchange of air, either due to volume changes or thermal siphoning, a desiccant breather should be used. This includes on bulk and tote storage tanks, drums, transfer containers and all critical in-service equipment.