Lubrication and lubricant selection
Subtitle: a practical guide
By: A.R. Lansdown.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Series: Tribology in practice series
Publisher: ASME Press; Professional Engineering
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York; Bury St Edmunds
Language: eng
Number of pages: 285
ISBN-13: 9780791802069
Subjects: Lubrication and lubricants
Description: "Lubrication and Lubricant Selection provides engineers with guidance to lubrication practice in industry, with emphasis on practical application. Specific guidance is given regarding the appropriate selection of lubricants for a wide range of uses. Factors determining the suitability of a lubricant for a particular purpose are described and explained."--BOOK JACKET
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Basic principles of lubrication; title: Choice of lubricant type; title: Lubricating oils; title: Selection of lubricating oil; title: Oil supply systems; title: Oil changing and oil conservation; title: Greases and anti-seizes; title: Dry bearings and solid lubrication; title: Gas bearings; title: Sealing of lubricants; title: Lubricant testing and specifications; title: Lubricant monitoring; title: Lubricant handling and storage; title: Health and safety.