Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9780826937124 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 0826937128 |
| Edition | 4th |
| Authors | Albert W. Kemp |
| Publisher | American Technical Publishers |
| Publication date | February 22, 2018 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 646 |
| Category | Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
| Subcategory | Mechanical & Industrial Engineering |
| List price | $72.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Description
Industrial Mechanics, 4th Edition is a comprehensive textbook designed for technical professionals, technicians, and students in vocational and industrial training programs. Authored by Albert W. Kemp and published by American Technical Publishers, this 646-page hardcover resource provides detailed instruction on the principles, components, and equipment essential to modern industrial mechanical systems.
The 4th edition includes the latest standards for workplace safety, tools and tool safety, fastening methods, technical printreading, and precision measurement techniques. Students and practitioners will find detailed coverage of rigging and lifting operations, hydraulic and pneumatic system principles and applications, lubrication and bearing maintenance, mechanical and flexible belt drives, vibration analysis, alignment procedures, and foundational electrical systems. The edition also incorporates expanded content on electrical safety, hydraulic component testing, and hydraulic system troubleshooting to reflect current industry practice and regulatory requirements.
Each chapter builds core competencies in industrial mechanics through systematic, visually engaging content and varied assignment types. The textbook includes appendices, a comprehensive glossary, and an index for easy reference in the field or classroom.
Key Topics
- Industrial safety and workplace safety
- Precision measurement techniques
- Printreading and technical drawings
- Tools and fastening methods
- Mechanical calculations
- Rigging and lifting operations
- Hydraulic principles and applications
- Pneumatic principles and applications
- Lubrication and bearings
- Mechanical and flexible belt drives
- Vibration and alignment
- Electrical principles and applications
- Preventive maintenance programs
- Hydraulic component testing and troubleshooting
- Electrical safety
Who This Is For
- Industrial mechanics technicians
- Maintenance personnel
- Vocational and technical students
- Industrial training programs
- Apprenticeship programs
- Career and technical education institutions
- Technical trades professionals
Table of Contents
Chapters
- Chapter 1: Industrial Safety
- Chapter 2: Precision Measurement
- Chapter 3: Printreading
- Chapter 4: Tools
- Chapter 5: Calculations
- Chapter 6: Rigging
- Chapter 7: Lifting
- Chapter 8: Hydraulic Principles
- Chapter 9: Hydraulic Applications
- Chapter 10: Practical Principles
- Chapter 11: Pneumatic Applications
- Chapter 12: Lubrication
- Chapter 13: Bearings
- Chapter 14: Flexible Belt Drives
- Chapter 15: Mechanical Drives
- Chapter 16: Vibration
- Chapter 17: Alignment
- Chapter 18: Electricity
Back Matter
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
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