Introducing Lubripedia: The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Industrial Lubrication
Lubripedia is a full-color, 918-page encyclopedic reference featuring 1,001 carefully curated lubrication terms. Designed as the most comprehensive single-source guide to industrial lubrication ever published, the book bridges technical precision with accessible understanding in a discipline where accuracy matters.
Built for engineers, tribologists, maintenance professionals, lubrication practitioners, technicians, researchers, students, and decision-makers, Lubripedia works as both a quick-reference tool and a deeper learning resource. It covers foundational concepts alongside emerging terminology driven by synthetic materials, nanotechnology, sustainability, and digital condition monitoring.
Each entry delivers a concise definition supported by full-color illustrations, photographs, contextual explanations, and cross-references. Where relevant, entries include historical background and modern applications—connecting individual terms to the broader world of lubrication science and practice.
Why It Matters
Lubrication is fundamental to engineering, manufacturing, and everyday life—yet often invisible until failure occurs. From aerospace bearings to industrial gear systems to medical devices, effective lubrication directly impacts asset reliability, performance, and service life. Despite that, lubrication terminology remains dense and fragmented, creating barriers to communication, training, and operational excellence.
Lubripedia establishes a common, precise language that strengthens knowledge transfer, improves decision-making, and elevates professional practice across the lubrication and reliability community.
About the Author
Ken Bannister is an internationally recognized authority in machinery lubrication, reliability engineering, and asset management. He has authored more than 500 books, articles, and white papers in the field. Recent titles from River Publishers include Practical Lubrication for Industrial Facilities (Fourth Edition), Lubrication Strategies and Tips: How to Kick Start Your Lubrication Program, and The Maintenance Partnership Relationship.
Book Details
- Title: Lubripedia: A 1001 Concise Illustrated Encyclopedia Reference of All Things Lubrication
- Publisher: River Publishers
- Format: Full-color, 918 pages
- Scope: 1,001 lubrication terms with illustrations, photos, and cross-references
- ISBN (Hardback): 978-87-7004-140-9
- ISBN (Paperback): 978-87-802-2
- ISBN (Online): 978-87-4380-661-5
