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Discusses product basics, machine elements that require lubrication, methods of application, lubricant storage and handling, and lubricant conservation. Second Edition emphasizes the need for lubrication and careful lubricant selection.

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The Second Edition is a classic reference for mechanical, design, lubrication (tribology), automotive, gear and transmission, and structural engineers, and upper-level undergraduate, graduate, and continuing-education students in these disciplines. - Tribologie un Schmierungstechnik, Vol. 50, No. 6, Nov/Dec 2003 Its style is clear, simple, and descriptivebegins with a fascinating chapter on the history of petroleum, ends with a very useful section on the disposal of used lubricants and covers just about every up-to-date topic in betweenan excellent, wide-ranging survey of lubricants and lubrication. --Tribology International ... useful to the operation and maintenance personnel in industries in bridging the gap between the highly technical literature and the operating and maintenance manuals. --Journal of the Institute of Engineers Promo Copy

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