Untreated metal surfaces are not completely smooth, although they may appear so to the naked eye. When using a high powered microscope, one notices the existence of many small surface variations referred to as peaks and valleys. Without adequate lubrication, peaks and valleys will cause metal-to-metal friction development, buildup and rust formation.

Conventional petroleum lubrication products are based on early 20th century petroleum distillate technology. Petroleum distillates rest on metal surfaces, forming a boundary or film in order to prevent scoring, galling, heat expansion and rust formation. Unfortunately, many of today's manufacturing demands have outstripped the capabilities of these antiquated products' chemical structure, resulting in lubrication failure. Once the boundary or film has failed, metal surfaces are subjected to the full effects of the surrounding environment.

Tetra^® advanced MSTT lubrication is based on highly refined specialty fluoropolymer lubricant particles suspended by synthetic carriers. When Tetra^® products are applied to metal surfaces, their synthetic carriers deliver the fluoropolymer particles to the peaks and valleys (shown). Once applied, the fluoropolymer particles then combine and adhere to these surfaces, thereby creating a semi-permanent, synthetic boundary. The result is vastly reduced friction, rust protection and ultimate improvement in productivity and cost savings.