{"product_id":"precision-industrial-lubrication-a-technical-framework-for-increased-equipment-reliability-hardcover-3","title":"Precision Industrial Lubrication: A Technical Framework for Increased Equipment Reliability - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMichael D. Holloway\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003ePrecision Industrial Lubrication\u003c\/i\u003e provides a technical framework for implementing precision lubrication as a core reliability discipline. The major theme is the transition from reactive, one-size-fits-all lubrication practices to condition-based, application-specific strategies driven by field data, digital tools, and engineering rigor. The scope of the work spans lubricant selection, equipment compatibility, contamination control, delivery systems, condition monitoring integration, supplier qualification, and program sustainability with the latest industry standards included throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The driver for this publication is the persistent gap between theoretical lubrication standards and field execution. Failures due to lubricant misfit, contamination, improper handling, and procedural drift remain prevalent despite the availability of high-performance products and modern tools. Industry developments--including electrification, IIoT, regulatory tightening, and rising expectations around uptime--demand a smarter, more integrated approach. This work addresses that need with field-tested strategies, technical specifications, case studies, and alignment with industry standards. It preaches the need for \"mindful maintenance.\" \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The manual is engineered for reliability engineers, maintenance professionals, asset managers, and technical procurement staff. It will be used as a reference for specifying lubricants and equipment, auditing lubrication programs, writing procedures, training technicians, and integrating lubrication into CMMS, ERP, and reliability platforms. Rounding out this extraordinary package are more than 100 essential reference tables, charts, and key takeaways related to the book on an affiliated website. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnique Features\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Serves as both a practical field guide and a technical design manual. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Covers what the author calls \"Buddhist friction\" and the Seven-Fold Path of Principles of Mindful Maintenance. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e An affiliated website, www.precisionindustriallubrication.com, boasts a wealth of data useful to lubrication and reliability engineers. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael\u003cbr\u003eD. Holloway\u003c\/b\u003e has\u003cbr\u003emore than 39 years of experience in industry, and holds all ICML\u003cbr\u003ecertifications, as well as the Certified Lubrication Specialist (CLS) and Oil\u003cbr\u003eMonitoring Analyst (OMA) certifications from STLE as well as the Certified\u003cbr\u003eLubricating Grease Specialist (CLGS) from NLGI. \u003cbr\u003eHe has authored and co-authored more than a dozen books, including \u003ci\u003eMaintenance\u003cbr\u003eLubrication Technician (MLT I \u0026amp; II) Certification Exam Guide\u003c\/i\u003e, by\u003cbr\u003eIndustrial Press. Michael started 5th Order Industry as the independent\u003cbr\u003econtent-development vehicle for competency development and certification\u003cbr\u003epreparation classes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 528\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 x 10 x 6.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 13, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47393657848057,"sku":"9780831137014","price":134.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/0XpK7JuJHg9780831137014_18a393e8-a6d5-43fc-9370-1052bb843cff.webp?v=1770249263","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/precision-industrial-lubrication-a-technical-framework-for-increased-equipment-reliability-hardcover-3","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}