Fully revised and updated, this convenient guide covers the latest industrial equipment as well as all the tools and machines prevalent in older plants, even those from the early 1970s and before.

Your complete reference tool

• Discusses machinery installation, welding, rigging, carpentry, basic electricity, and more
• Features a chapter on safety issues
• Covers belts, drives, transmissions, and bearings
• Examines automatic sprinkler systems
• Offers tips for preventive maintenance
• Includes coverage of piping and pipefitting
• Reviews shop mathematics, geometry, and trigonometry