Fully revised and updated, this third edition provides a current guide to lubrication practice in industry.
The emphasis is on practical applications, and to this end there is specific guidance to the selection of lubricants for a wide range of uses.
Advice is also given on the factors which determine the suitability of a lubricant for the particular application.
Helpful to both non-specialists as well as more experienced engineers, this volume is a practical guide to the lubricant selection process.
Preface
Chapter 1 : Basic Principles of Lubrication
Chapter 2 : Choice of Lubricant Type
Chapter 3 : Lubricating Oils
Chapter 4 : Selection of Lubricating Oil
Chapter 5 : Oil Supply Systems
Chapter 6 : Oil Changing and Oil Conservation
Chapter 7 : Greases and Anti-seizes
Chapter 8 : Dry Bearings and Solid Lubrication
Chapter 9 : Gas Bearings
Chapter 10 : Sealing of Lubricants
Chapter 11 : Lubricant Testing and Specifications
Chapter 12 : Lubricant Monitoring
Chapter 13 : Lubricant Handling and Storage
Chapter 14 : Health and Safety
Index