Industrial mechanics & maintenance (3^rd Ed.)

Larry Chastain is the program director for Industrial Systems Technology at Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia.  He holds a Bachelor of Engineering Technology from Southern Polytechnic University and a Master’s in Education from Georgia State University.

Prof. Chastain has fourteen years experience working in industry engineering and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.  He has been teaching in technical education for 22 years.  He has worked as a consultant for several major companies such as Cooper Tires, E.I. DuPont, Georgia Pacific, and Michelin. 

For undergraduate courses in Industrial Technology, Industrial Mechanics, and Basic Industrial Mechanics.

An exceptionally readable training resource designed in a flexible “stand-alone” chapter format, this modern text gives future industrial technicians a solid foundation in basic theory coupled with a practical “hands-on” approach that includes exposure to real-life equipment used in the industry today. Using a direct and straightforward style of writing that has won praise from students and instructors alike, it focuses on the needs of industrial mechanics, technicians and engineers working with industrial mechanical and power transmission products, and integrates safety and troubleshooting components within each chapter to encourage diagnostic skill-building.

• Section on precision measuring tools. Gives step-by-step procedures for use.

• A functional balance of theory and application. Helps students go from the page to the project by tying basic principles of physics in a clear, practical manner with physical applications and real-world mechanics.

• Easy to read discussions. Presents students with in-depth coverage that is technical without being overly complicated.

• Historical background. Provides students with the history behind most major chapter topics to add interest and deepen understanding.

• Real-world industrial components illustrated and discussed in detail. Gives students a simple and clear visual of specific industrial components for easy referral.

• Full service coverage. Provides extensive and thorough discussions on the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of major industrial components. Empowers students with the tools and know-how for effectively servici