Ride Bikes, Walk More, and Find a Golf Cart Repairman!When our golf cart quits running, we have some serious problems to solve. If you recall, we don’t own a car. In small towns in this part of México, a golf cart is sometimes called a carrito, and functions for many, such as Jon and me, as a little battery-operated car. We depend on our golf cart to get us to the mini-supermarket, produce stand, and meat market to shop once or twice a week. It hauls three loads of laundry in the three blue Rubbermaid totes strapped to the back when we drive it to the lavandería once or twice a week. We load our paddleboard onto the custom top rack and our beach gear on the back when we head to the beach for some Stand Up Paddleboarding. This inexpensive vehicle does a lot of work for us.
|Three Rubbermaid Totes & a Cargo Net Hauls a Lot of Stuff|
What could be wrong? Jon was faithful about filling the six battery water reservoirs with distilled water. He always charged the batteries after every trip to town. When we got home that day, he tested the batteries with his volt meter and found one of the six well-used batteries was no longer holding a charge. We didn’t have it in our budget to buy six new 6-volt deep-cell batteries at the time. So, Jon asked around at a couple of golf cart rental places in town to see if he could buy one used battery to get us by. There were none to be found. We decided we would pick up a used battery while we were in the U.S. and hope that would fix our power issue.
|We Were Back to Riding Bikes to Town Again|
We really missed our carrito! But, there was nothing more we could do for it until we returned from our travels to Oregon. We unplugged it from the battery charger, covered it with a tarp to protect it during the rainy season in Nayarit, and called a taxi to take us to our motorhome. We knew when we returned in the fall, golf cart repairs would be a high priority.
When we returned from Oregon, Jon had a “new” used battery and wasted no time installing it and attaching the charger to the carrito. But, the six batteries would not come to full charge. It was time to find a golf cart repairman. I had remembered one of my Facebook friends, Gabe, had recently posted a photo and information about a golf cart expert who works at two golf courses in the Riviera Nayarit. So, I did some digging on Facebook (what a wealth of information that social media provides!) and found his name and phone number.
|Ari and His Wife Checking the Batteries|
Ari then mentioned that the ball joints and brakes were badly worn, the steering was loose and mushy, the brakes barely functioning. He said that he could fix those, too. Jon said he knew they were in pretty poor condition and asked for a price to have them rebuilt. Ari gave him a fair price to do the work and came the next day as promised. He arranged his supply of parts and his tools and set to tearing the front end off of our golf cart. The poor, dirty thing looked pretty sad without its front tires and other key parts disassembled. When I looked at the disabled carrito propped up, sitting on its tires that were lying on their sides in the gravel, I thought, “That’s one way to jack up a vehicle. I guess that’s how they do it here in México.”
|Ari Working on the Golf Cart's Ball Joints & Brakes|
|Jon Straps the Paddleboard Onto the Carrito for a Trip to the Beach|
Now for the bad news. The auto repair shop does not repair golf cart tires. Jon insisted that there had to be a way to fix it because we couldn’t get home otherwise. The young man thought about this for a few minutes, shook his head, and then wandered off, leaving Jon and me wondering what we were going to do next.
A while later, he sauntered back to Jon with a full-sized automobile inner tube in his hand, deflated and old. He said, in Spanish, that he had an idea. We watched in amazement as he proceeded to pull the golf cart tire off, stuff the wad of tube into the tire, and reinstall it on the carrito. He then attached his air compressor to the tube stem and began adding air to the inner tube until it inflated just enough to fill the golf cart’s tire. Fixed! The amazing thing is that in the year since that ingenious repair job, the tire has never gone flat.
Our carrito’s tires may be old and bald, but we don’t have to climb extremely steep hills. The tread is about gone and the batteries don’t have the power Jon would need to “peel out” anyway, so why change the tires yet. The Mexican way is to use things until they stop working, and then fix them so they will work a while longer. Living in México, we have learned some great lessons on how to live frugally!
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Co-opting a Drafting Tool
January 26, 2011
When laying out coordinated grids on paper, I used to find it rough going trying to divide odd numbers of inches evenly, or vice-versa. It's important that these lines be accurately placed if you're trying to use the grid to transfer a thumbnail sketch you made, or represent proportion correctly when working from a photo. I happen to have studied a bit of drafting, and discovered a wonderful little tool used by draftsmen, sea captains, and metalworkers alike. It's a pair of dividers, sometimes called compass-dividers, the same thing as a compass with a second hard point instead of a pencil or pen. (You could use a regular compass for the following, but you may end up making some unwanted marks.)
Let's say I need to divide a an 10” x 12” sheet of paper into a 3 by 5 block grid. I start by adjusting the legs of the dividers to approximate 1/3 of the 10” width of the paper; (by the way, there is a “proper” handhold for adjusting/using the dividers, but I generally don't bother with it). I then “walk” them along the 10” edge of the paper, twisting them back and forth with each step in the conventional way until I reach the corner; (see picture). Chances are, I won't hit the corner exactly on the first try, but I note by how much I overshot or undershot it; (see photos).
The last “step” of the dividers will tell the story. If the point has ended up hanging off the paper onto the drawing board, I note the distance between this point and the corner of the paper. I then close the dividers by approximately 1/3 of this distance and try again. If instead, I find I've closed them too far, I open them by about 1/3 of the shortfall. When the last "step" of the point touches the edge of the paper exactly, I walk them along the edge again, this time making a tiny pencil mark right next to each point as it comes down.
It makes sense to step off the other 10” edge at this time, while the dividers are set at the correct distance for it. After marking off the 12” edges in the same way, all that's left to be done is connect the lines with a ruler.
As with many tools, it takes a little patience to get the hang of it, but I still prefer it to trying to measure off thirds of an inch, or seeing if I can find an easier dividend for the length I'm dealing with, (which might produce sectors of less than ideal size).
There are some other possible artistic uses for this versatile tool, such as:
- Dividing a picture into "rule of thirds" sectors.
- Symmetrically locating fence posts.
- Comparing elements within a picture, based on an arbitrary unit, such as “eye lengths” in a head-portrait, or “rocking-chair-heights” in a porch scene, (perhaps using two pairs; one for the painting, the other for the reference photo).


Hurricane windows, also known as impact-resistant windows, are specially designed to withstand the force of hurricane winds and protect homes and buildings from damage caused by debris flying at high speeds during a storm. These windows have come a long way since their inception in the mid-20th century, and their evolution reflects the growing concern for safety and durability in construction.
The earliest hurricane windows were made of glass laminated with plastic, which could resist breaking when hit with a blunt object. This type of window was first developed in the 1950s, in response to the growing frequency of hurricanes and the resulting damage to homes and buildings. However, these early versions were heavy, expensive, and not very effective in protecting against high-speed winds.
In the 1970s, new manufacturing processes enabled the production of lighter, more affordable hurricane windows. These windows were made of multiple layers of tempered glass and plastic, and they could resist the force of a Category 3 hurricane (wind speeds of up to 129 miles per hour). These windows were an improvement over their predecessors, but they were still limited in their ability to protect against the most severe storms.
The 1990s saw a major breakthrough in the development of hurricane windows, with the introduction of interlayer technology. This technology involves placing a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) between the layers of glass, which creates a strong, flexible bond that can absorb impact and prevent the glass from shattering. This innovation greatly increased the strength and durability of hurricane windows, making them more effective in protecting against Category 5 hurricanes (wind speeds of up to 157 miles per hour).
Today, hurricane windows are an essential feature of homes and buildings in hurricane-prone regions, such as Florida and the Gulf Coast. They are designed to meet strict building codes and are tested for impact resistance using methods such as the Large Missile Impact Test and the Small Missile Impact Test. Hurricane windows come in a variety of styles and materials, including vinyl, aluminum, and fiberglass, and can be customized to match the aesthetic of any home or building.
In addition to protecting against hurricane damage, hurricane windows offer other benefits as well. They can reduce energy costs by providing better insulation and reducing the amount of UV radiation that enters a building. They also offer improved sound insulation, which can be beneficial in noisy urban areas.
In conclusion, the history of hurricane windows reflects the ongoing efforts to improve safety and durability in construction. From the early laminated glass to the latest interlayer technology, hurricane windows have come a long way in protecting homes and buildings from the devastating effects of hurricanes. As the threat of severe storms continues to grow, these windows will undoubtedly continue to evolve and improve.


At Mazda we create cars for people who love driving. We call this Jinba Ittai, a sense of oneness between car and driver. Combined with our uniquely Japanese aesthetics, interior options that show our Japanese heritage and advanced technology, the Mazda CX-60 follows this philosophy and promise. Not only offering the style and exceptional comfort you come to expect from a Mazda, but the sheer driving pleasure that is our hallmark.
And thanks to plug-in hybrid technology, the Mazda CX-60 has both the ability to drive with zero emissions when in electric mode, or in hybrid mode where motor and battery work in unison to provide a powerful yet efficient driving experience. This high output and excellent environmental performance make it perfect for all drivers.
Discover more about the all-new Mazda CX-60. We invite you to come with us on the journey and be the first to explore the design, technology features and reveal a whole new driving experience.


Mechanical Integrated Park Brake (IPB)
The IPB is a new, fully integrated park brake caliper designed to fit within the envelope of an opposed piston caliper. The design has a number of advantages over traditional systems including, improved coast down drag and packaging while delivering a 30% reduction in mass over comparable sliding calipers and improved brake feel and stiffness. Currently configured around a 4-piston caliper the design is configurable across any size opposed piston caliper.
Electrical Integrated Park Brake (eIPB)
The eIPB is based upon the IPB offering compatability with market leading, or our low profile, in house electric actuation unit. This product is designed to reduce mass, improve brake system performance and incorporates a fully integrated park-brake mechanism within the envelope of an opposed piston service brake caliper. Currently configured around a 4-piston caliper the design is configurable across any size opposed piston caliper.


For centuries it has been a dream of mankind to float freely like a bird through the air. In 1783 the "Montgolfier brothers" in France succeeded in launching a hot-air balloon. The balloon was the first aircraft in the history of mankind. The principle of the hot-air balloon, which uses the heating of air to create carrying capacity, has remained the same since then. Just one month later, Professor Charles invented the hydrogen-filled gas balloon. For a long time, it was the only air vehicle with which people on Earth could float away. No suitable, incombustible and light material had yet been found for the envelope of the hot-air balloon. But this changed abruptly in the 70s when nylon and polyester were invented: Today, the balloon is an absolute "high-tech device" made of expensive materials, which, in combination with the good training of the pilot, guarantee a safe flight. Today, the gas balloon is used less often due to the much greater effort involved. The Montgolfiere (hot air balloon), on the other hand, has conquered the skies today. Would you like to experience an unusual adventure and at the same time enjoy wonderful moments of relaxation? Then try the Montgolfier brothers. Experience the tranquillity and incomparable fascination of free floating with a balloon ride, a journey in a wicker basket; the cradle of the air.


AVR 400 FLEXA is the ideal solution for high output applications. It is the top ring wrapping model by Pieri in the range, thanks to its outstanding features and unbeatable flexibility.
Also available the model AVR 400 FLEXA TS, fully automatic rotating ring wrapping machine with integrated top sheet applicator. The TS integrated device covers the top of the palletised load with a polyethylene film and is ideal for protecting it against water and dust.
- Motorised pre-stretch carriage (model MS-Pro) controlled by an inverter, with pre-stretch with fixed interchangeable ratios. The speed with which the film unwinds is controlled by a sensor which constantly adjusts the motor speed to ensure the pressure exerted on the film is the same over the whole perimeter of the load. The force exerted by the film on the product is electronically controlled and adjusted from the electrical control panel.
- The ecoMATRIX clamping unit tucks the film tail into the last wrap through a sequence of electropneumatic movements. This sealing system can be used with any kind of film (micro perforated, macro-perforated, standard) and is particularly recommended in lines where there are automatic warehouses, LGVs and/or AGVs. This device, which does not cut or weld, emits no toxic fumes and is not affected by variations in ambient temperature.


Hamon Overhead Door offers a large collection of rolling doors for all our commercial clients throughout San Luis Obispo & Santa Barbara counties. Our rolling doors are known for being low-maintenance, weather-resistant, reliable, and for adding stronger security measures. Hamon Overhead Door's products are available in both insulated and non-insulated options, along with different choices of materials for your operations. No matter what your commercial business or industrial operation does, you can count on our knowledgeable team to create a solution that satisfies your needs. Contact us to request an estimate.
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Specifications for this item:
Part Number: SK-007
Brand Name: PAGOW
Number of Items:10
Package & Size : 10pcs 608-2RS ball bearings Size : 8x22x7mm, rubber sealed deep groove.
Material: Carbon steel, durability and resistance to deformity under heavy loads.
Widely Use : Motor,skateboards, inline skates, scooters or other skating applications etc
Our 608-2 RS bearings Shields on both sides keeping lubricant in and contaminants out.
Diameter: 7mm Outer Diameter: 22mm Height: 8mm
Application Moderate Load Use: skateboards, inline skates, scooters, roller etc
Attention : We Used some rust protection oil on the bearings,if you dont want the bearings get rusty pls do not put it on the damp place.also when use you'd better use gloves to touch the bearings to prevent it get rusty, as your finger with sweat.
PAGOW 608-2RS Ball Bearings,Skateboard Bearings,Double Rubber Sealed Shielded Miniature Deep Groove 608-2RS Bearings for Skateboards, Inline Skates, Scooters, Roller Blade Skates & Long boards (10pcs)
- Brands PAGOW
- Product Code: SK-007
- Availability: In Stock
- Ex Tax: $8.80


In a design editor, the term "variants" typically refers to different versions or iterations of a design element or component. Variants allow designers to create multiple versions of a particular design element while keeping them organized within the same design file.
Bulk editing is a powerful feature that simplifies editing multiple variants. By making changes to a single variant, bulk editing will make sure those changes apply to all the variants.
Here's a step-by-step guide on how to utilize bulk editing effectively.
- To edit multiple variants, select corresponding boxes or click the top box on the left to select all and reset the selection.
- To begin bulk editing, click on the pencil icon to initiate the bulk edit process.
- Now that bulk editing is open across all variants, any changes made in this design will be automatically applied to all variants.
- You can also apply these editing changes to all the sizes of the variants by selecting "style all." This will automatically apply the editing changes to all sizes across all the variants.
Enabling the "change position across size" is useful for making edits to one size and wants to consistently apply the same changes across all sizes.
- To instantly apply all your edits to all variants, click the "Save" button. This will also close Bulk editing.
- If you don't want to make the edits, click the discard button to revert all the changes.


The mirrors are constructed from premium imported fiber
Authorities plan to extend this safety initiative
Convex mirrors have been introduced in North Bengal’s Naogaon district, marking a novel approach to enhance road safety at perilous bends.
The local community in Naogaon is optimistic that this innovation will extend to other district roads, promoting safer highways and regional routes.
According to sources at the Naogaon Road Department, an initial experiment saw the installation of 20 high-quality convex mirrors across a 54 km stretch of the Manda-Niyamatpur-Shibpur-Porsha highway.
These mirrors are constructed from premium imported fiber and aim to address safety concerns on a 25 km section notorious for dangerous curves.
With these mirrors, drivers and pedestrians approaching these critical 90-degree bends can now observe oncoming traffic from both sides, ensuring secure navigation.
Individuals are now safely maneuvering these bends with confidence, eradicating the previous risk of head-on collisions during both day and night.
The Naogaon Road Division plans to extend this safety initiative to other high-risk bends on highways across the district.
Akkas Hossain, a resident of Niamatpur upazila, shared his experience, emphasizing the hazardous nature of the Niamatpur-Shibpur road due to its sharp bends. He noted the significant improvement since the installation of these mirrors, with accidents reduced substantially.
CNG driver Rubel, hailing from Sapahar Upazila, also applauded the initiative.
He explained how the mirrors enable drivers to anticipate oncoming vehicles, ensuring safer passage through the bends. This measure has notably decreased accident rates on these treacherous stretches.
Naogaon Road Division Executive Engineer Rashedul Haque Russell said: “The experimental effort aims to fulfill Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s vision of constructing durable and secure roads. The high-quality fiber mirrors, thoughtfully installed at accident-prone bends on the Manda-Niyamatpur-Shivapur-Porsha highway, are designed to endure sun exposure and prevent cracks.”
He said with the community’s cooperation in maintaining these mirrors, the mirrors are poised to enhance road safety for years to come.
The Road Division is committed to extending this road mirror initiative to other hazardous bends on highways across the district in a phased manner, he added.
Source: Dhaka Tribune.


Golf clubs have plenty of visible characteristics and features that you need to take into account when choosing your pick. And these have to be in tune with your swing speed, handicap, etc.
Now golf balls are pretty much the same after all, it’s not just a round, tiny thing built out of nothing. Even though that’s what it looks like on the outside, there’s a lot of going on inside that is responsible for crucial factors like distance, spin, etc. And one such aspect of the construction is golf ball compression.
It’s the compression rating that categorizes golf balls as slow-swing-speed-friendly or Tour-grade.
But then you should also know that compression used to be more important a few decades ago. Now the scene has changed because not all golf ball manufacturing companies use the same standard for measuring compression ratings. So let’s get to know more about this and also about what the compression of a golf ball actually means.
In This Post
- What Does Golf Ball Compression Really Mean?
- How Does It Affect Your Game or How You Play?
- But How Exactly Does A Golf Ball Produce More or Less Compression?
- Who Do They Say That Compression Doesn’t Matter Anymore?
- So What Compression Rating Works For YOU?
- How Long Does Golf Ball Compression Last?
- Does Your Swing Speed Decide Which Golf Ball to Choose?
- What Role Does Weather Play In Golf Ball Compression?
- How Is the Compression of Golf Balls Measured?
- Do Lower Compression Golf Balls Travel Longer?
- Who Should Be Using Low Compression Golf Balls?
- Who Should Be Using High Compression Golf Balls?
- How to Choose the Right Golf Ball for My Swing Speed?
- What Compression of Golf Ball Works Best for Slow Swing Speed?
- Are Higher Compression Golf Balls Better?
- Should Beginners Use High Spin or Low Spin Golf Balls?
- The End Is Here!
What Does Golf Ball Compression Really Mean?
When the clubface comes in contact with the golf ball, the latter is compelled forward by the former through compression. Your golf club literally sets the ball in motion by interacting with its core (the core is like an engine that carries the ball long distances) and simply compressing it on the point of impact.
Now let me talk about how slow/fast you strike the golf ball. This would mean golfers with a fast swing speed can hit that ball harder at impact. Hence, higher compression of the golf ball, so it recoils properly without breaking apart because of the high-speed, hard impact.
Low Compression Golf Balls
80 compression golf balls or below are labeled as low compression. These have the softest core for a greater rebound at impact, which makes the balls travel much farther than their high-compression counterparts.
But then, comparatively speaking, you also cannot expect the former to create a straight flight path like the latter. Thus, control is not a part of a lower compression rating.
- Soft-core golf balls.
- Easily compressed, so no need to swing fast or hard for core activation.
- With low compression, maximizing distance with a slow swing speed is very easy.
High Compression Golf Balls
The opposite of low is high, which would mean these golf balls are played by the fastest and hardest hitters.
These are 100 compression golf balls that maximize accuracy above all else.
- Hard-core golf balls.
- Slow to compress, so a hard swing is required for core activation.
- With high compression, you can maximize distance with a fast swing speed.
Medium Compression Golf Balls
Here the compression rating is about 90. And they give you the best of both worlds i.e. distance (of low compression) and control (of high compression).
- Average core, standard golf balls.
- Neither the softest nor the hardest feel, somewhere in between. Hence, fit for a wide range of golfers.
- With medium compression, distance is maximized with an average or standard swing speed.
How Does It Affect Your Game or How You Play?
If you just apply simple logic, you’ll understand that fast-swing players compress the golf ball without even trying to do that. Therefore, it’s easy for them to achieve maximum distance because the ball jumps right off the clubface.
On the other hand, slow-swing golfers as it is struggle with their swing speed, so compressing the golf ball is a whole other problem for them. Thus, resorting to low compression golf balls is becoming more and more common these days since this type of construction helps to maximize every slow swingers’ distance potential.
But then if a high-speed player uses low compression, he/she cannot really benefit much (although it doesn’t necessarily hurt the game). It just means that all that extra speed and energy you have as a faster, more proficient golfer will only go to waste and not be utilized to its max limit by high compression.
But How Exactly Does A Golf Ball Produce More or Less Compression?
It All Depends On Your Swing Speed
When your swing speed is faster, the clubface meets the golf ball with more force at the point of impact. So the ball compresses more, therefore high compression golf balls are a must.
By the same line of reasoning, one with a slower swing speed then requires a lower compression rating to make the golf ball compress like it should for yielding longer distances.
Golf Ball Also Compresses More or Less Depending On Its Core (not cover)
Naturally, a harder or firmer core compresses less while a softer core golf ball compresses more.
So what really happens when the ball compresses more? A higher level of energy is transferred to the golf ball from the clubface. The result of which is the ball springing off the face and generating maximum distance.
And now here’s the other side of that explanation. When there’s less compression at impact, less energy is transferred to the golf ball. And that is exactly what fast-swing players look for. For them, hard-core golf balls are the best precisely because high-speed golfers don’t exactly need that additional energy transfer; they’re quite capable of producing that on their own because of their faster swing speed.
Now please note that I’m referring to the core of the golf ball here, and not its cover. Many use both terms interchangeably and that could be misleading. Golf ball core and golf ball cover are two separate things. The inner core is the compression. And the cover is actually the very factor that determines its hardness, which has nothing to do with compression rating as much as it does with the feel of the ball.
Hard-cover golf balls are low in terms of feel with lower spin and green-stopping power.
Soft-cover golf balls give you more feel with higher spin and green-stopping power.
Who Do They Say That Compression Doesn’t Matter Anymore?
I get why the compression rating of a golf ball has now become a sort of an outdated approach.
Since we’re now living in the 21st century, golf clubs and golf balls have been subjected to SO MUCH technological advancement that there are many other traits besides compression in golf balls that can give you the upper hand. Technologies, materials, you name it!
Because Brands Hardly Mention Compression Ratings
Companies that now manufacture golf balls rarely reveal compression ratings. Instead, they focus more on informing golfers across all spectrums about modern manufacturing processes and the use of advanced materials, and stuff like that.
Speaking of which, modern-day golf balls, and this goes without saying, don’t feel the same anymore. As a Senior Tour player now, I can tell you for sure that they don’t. A 70 compression golf ball can now easily pass off as a 60 compression rating, in terms of “feel” of course.
Because There Isn’t Any Universal Compression Rating Test
Compression ratings are not tested in any given manner. Every manufacturer out there uses its own rule or standard for testing the compression of golf balls. Here, let me explain.
The ball is subjected to static pressure, which causes it to deform. But then how much static load is applied? What is a standard load to begin with? Not every brand uses the same static load after all.
By that logic, golf balls with a compression rating of 60 from brand A can be the same as those with a 70 compression rating from brand B or a 55 compression rating from brand C.
So What Compression Rating Works For YOU?
Low compression (80 or below) or high compression (100 or above)? Or something in the middle (around 90)? Well, it all depends on what your swing speed is. So have you measured your swing speed? If not, here’s to go about it.
If your swing speed is 85 mph or less
Then you need low compression golf balls. Only a lower compression rating, at this point, allows you to achieve the extra distance or yardages you have in mind.
If your swing speed is between 85 mph and 104 mph
Choose medium compression golf balls if you have an average swing speed. Because a lower compression rating will jeopardize control. And your swing speed isn’t fast or hard enough yet for a higher compression rating.
If your swing speed is 105 mph or more
Nothing works as perfectly as high compression golf balls. These give you good distance as well as control. Whereas mid or low compression, even though they may boost distance, is only going to produce too high launch and too much spin that you simply cannot control.
I would also like to add here that the compression of a golf ball is not the only thing that determines the distance. Other factors like golf ball cover, core, mantle material, and dimple pattern also play a significant role.
Also, don’t be under the impression that golf balls that travel farther are always the right choice FOR YOU. Not every golfer, after all, prioritizes distance. For some, spin, flight, or feel are more important.
How Long Does Golf Ball Compression Last?
Golf balls, in general, are fit to play for about 7 rounds of 18-hole golf. And when left unused (room temperature storage), they can preserve their original condition for around 10 years. The same can be said about the core and compression of golf balls.
If you ask me, losing your golf balls is more likely than they actually becoming obsolete over a period of time.
Does Your Swing Speed Decide Which Golf Ball to Choose?
If it were otherwise, I don’t think I would be writing this article for you. It’s precisely your swing speed that your whole golf ball selection is based on.
Golfers with a slower swing speed need a lower compression rating to get the golf ball to spring harder off that clubface. Conversely, players with a faster swing speed use high compression to gain more control over the ball.
What Role Does Weather Play In Golf Ball Compression?
When the weather is cold, high compression golf balls are bound to feel as hard as a rock. So it’s best, at such times, to use low compression golf balls to make way for more flexibility off the clubface.
As it is in cold weather, compression apparently decreases. So it only makes sense to choose a lower compression rating.
How Is the Compression of Golf Balls Measured?
It’s the extent to which a golf ball is compressed when a certain weight or load is applied to it. The compression ratings start from zero and go all the way up to 200.
When the compression is at zero, it means that the golf ball compresses the most at two-tenth of an inch. While 200 implies no compression at all. Each compression point, by the way, is equal to 1/1000th of an inch.
Do Lower Compression Golf Balls Travel Longer?
A lower compressing rating means the golf ball is easily compressed, hence greater transfer and release of energy at impact. As a result of which the ball certainly travels farther in comparison to higher compression.
Who Should Be Using Low Compression Golf Balls?
More often than not, the longest golf balls that obviously have the lowest compression rating are quite popular among slow-swing golfers (below 85 mph). Such as beginners, seniors, and amateurs.
But this doesn’t mean you cannot use one of these as a better, faster-swing player; it’s just that you won’t be able to gain maximum distance with lower compression.
Who Should Be Using High Compression Golf Balls?
That would definitely be golfers with a fast swing speed (above 105 mph). Only the better players can compress the golf ball less and still be able to maximize distance, control, AND feel.
How to Choose the Right Golf Ball for My Swing Speed?
It’s as simple as taking numbers and analytics into account:
When your swing speed is <85 mph and you have a high handicap, pick 2-piece, low compression golf balls.
When your swing speed is between 85 mph and 104 mph with a mid-handicap, go for medium compression, 3-piece golf balls since they’re the best for distance, feel, and control.
And when your swing speed is >105 mph and you have a low handicap, choose nothing but multi-layered, high compression golf balls.
What Compression of Golf Ball Works Best for Slow Swing Speed?
Once again, if your swing speed is slow i.e. 85 mph or lower, you should be using only low compression golf balls. These would be those that have a 70-80 compression rating. Only then will you be able to produce longer yardages with better feel off the clubface.
Are Higher Compression Golf Balls Better?
Well, YES they are better, but for better players. If your swing speed is fast and hard, you don’t need the golf ball to compress a whole lot in order to produce more distance.
On top of that, a higher compression rating in a golf ball hands over greater control, which is just what better golfers demand.
Should Beginners Use High Spin or Low Spin Golf Balls?
As a beginner highly prone to hooking or slicing your shots, you should be using low spin golf balls (generally, these are also low compression). Because with high spin golf balls, the chances of hitting slices and hooks get maximized. So unless you, as a beginner, can produce a straight ball flight, go with lower spin.
The End Is Here!
Check the packaging of the golf ball to get to know its compression rating. It must be printed somewhere there in the description. It’s going to be a number between 70 and 110, in most cases at least.
As for summing it up:
- Choose low compression if you have a slow swing speed. While a higher compression rating is better if your swing speed is faster.
- Compression is actually how much a golf ball is squeezed or compressed at impact.
- Factors that decide how much compression occurs include your swing speed and the core of the ball.
- You have to make sure your swing speed is what determines the compression rating that works for YOU.
- And lastly, the weather does indeed have an impact on the compression of a golf ball.
In the end, I would also like to add that do not overestimate the importance of compression. It is ONE of the factors that guide you through the whole journey of choosing the right golf balls for yourself, not the ONLY factor.


After graduating from Banaras Engineering College (BENCO) in 1967, now called IIT (BHU), with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, Naresh traveled to the United States to further his education. In 1969, he was accepted into Cornell University’s prestigious Master’s program with tuition aid from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). Naresh worked on and programmed the sensor arms for NASA’s Moon Rover in 1969 to procure funds for his education. Naresh began working in Rochester, New York as an engineer in the garment industry. By 1977, he was the VP of Hart Schaffner Marx; a Chicago-based, high-end garment manufacturing company. By 1982, Naresh was promoted to the Executive Vice President (EVP) of the Fortune 500 company. From 1982 through 1997 he was the EVP of Pincus Brothers, Inc. and Seitchik & Sons, Inc., both couture garment manufacturing companies. Until Naresh’s presence, all of these companies were performing poorly in the marketplace. He was able to turn these companies around into thriving, lucrative entities. He also performed many consulting jobs aiding other failing businesses. In 1999, he created Diamond Express Car Wash, Inc.; a group of car washes which is still in operation today. Naresh has always been a prolific philanthropist, especially amongst the underprivileged. In 2011, he founded the Naresh C. Jain Scholarship fund, which sends 24 students a year to IIT, tuition-free. In 2014, he was honored with the IIT (BHU) Global Alumni Association’s Distinguished Alumnus Award. In 2017, Naresh received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the Mechanical Engineering Dept. of IIT(BHU). In 2019, he received both the “Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award” from IIT (Delhi) and the “Distinguished Alumnus Dedicated to Alma mater Award”, which was presented at the IIT (BHU)’s Centenary Celebrations in Varanasi, India. A new college at the institution has also been named “The Naresh C. Jain School of Decision Science and Engineering” due to his significant financial contribution. Recently, Naresh, along with a few other dedicated Alumni formed the IIT (BHU) Foundation with the hopes of raising funds to improve and enrich the institution. Naresh strongly believes that it is a moral obligation of each of us to help our alma mater and our country of birth, India, which is still a poor country.


Subzero -When only the best will do
This latest iteration of Subzero is a tour de force of how advanced design and technology can come together to create superior sound quality. All aspects of the design have been perfected to the smallest detail, resulting in truly revolutionary woofer performance. Subzero is capable of an incredible 2.5"excursion (10" Subzero). With excursion of this magnitude, Subzero produces levels of bass unattainable by conventional woofers. The extreme excursion ability coupled with the unique suspension makes Subzero extremely transient proficient. Even a light touch on the cone, easily moves it several centimeters. This ease of movement combined with the ultra-powerful magnet system results in a spectacularly fast and precise response. Subzero is free of the mechanical and electrical constraints inherent to common woofers.
Lava-fused Octo Helix voice coil
Subzero is equipped with a unique voice coil of oversized proportions. All aspects of the voice coil design are optimized for maximum performance, durability and sound quality.
In the creation of the Subzero voice coil, Earthquake scientists have boldly challenged the very genesis of the voice coil itself.
Traditionally, a lot of effort goes into choosing the right voice coil former (the cylinder to which the coil is wound). The former must be light, have similar heat expansion properties to the voice coil and it must promote cooling. Constantly advancing the state of the art, Earthquake engineers theorized that the best solution must be to have no former at all. While this theory flies in the face of all conventional wisdom, our engineers pressed on. During this proof-of-concept phase, it was realized that the technology needed to do away with the former simply did not exist. Instead of abandoning the quest for formerless technology, the research was extended to include facilitating technologies. In place of the structural support provided by the former, a super strong ultra high temperature adhesive was needed. A new insulator for the coil wire was also needed as traditional lacquer insulator does not have sufficient bonding properties for it to fuse together at the required tensile strength. This challenge was constructive in its own right as the biggest threat to woofer survival is heat, if the essence of this new technology would bring forth a temperature resilient voice coil it would serve to improve all other aspects of woofer operation.
The creation of the needed high temperature adhesive proved difficult and the next break would come as an unlikely discovery by our Chief engineer while on vacation in Hawaii. Taking a scenic tour of Hawaii, he was walking through an area with volcanic ash and realized that the ideal base substance for a high temperature adhesive would be a material with no combustible elements left. Volcanic ash fits this description perfectly as it has been exposed to extreme heat - it has been combusted to the point where further heat exposure will not change its molecular structure. The volcanic ash was taken to our German adhesive manufacturing partner and six months later we had our next generation temperature invariant super adhesive. Now we just needed an equally temperature resistant insulator. The only known insulator capable of withstanding this immense heat was anodizing. Anodizing however is problematic because it breaks off the host material if it is bent beyond a certain point. After much experimentation it was discovered that it is possible to prevent the anodizing from breaking off if the coil wire is heated to red hot temperature at the time of winding. Finally, the first former-less voice coil could be made. The audible qualities springing from this new lighter and stronger coil type is nothing less than remarkable.
Signature technologies such as the Octo-Helix winding scheme has evolved for use in the new Subzero. The Octo-Helix design requires a very advanced production process. The Helix design is unique because it allows identical electromagnetic coupling and thermal signatures of two voice coils. In a conventional subwoofer with dual voice coils, they are wound one on top of the other, resulting in asymmetrical electromagnetic coupling and heat dissipation capability. The Helix structure is free of these limitations, since the two coils are wound synchronously in-phase. The Helix wound voice coil is characterized by several obvious advantages - perfect electromagnetic coupling, identical thermal signature, lower distortion, higher performance and durability.
The voice coil is comprised of eight (octo) layers of edge wound oxygen-free copper wire. This special copper wire is of the flat-wire type. Flat-wire has a much greater surface area than conventional round wire and can thus dissipate considerably more heat it. Another advantage is the coil can be wound closer - increasing motor power. The coil assembly meets mil-std specifications for temperature resilience - specifications set by the U.S. Department of Defense for use in military equipment. This guarantees peak performance even during hard and continuous operation.
TCT - Turbine Cooled Transducer
Subzero is equipped with the patented TCT (Turbine Cooled Transducer) technology. TCT creates cooling airflow similar to a tornado around the voice coil. The tornado is created by air forced through cooling channels milled in a vortex structure. Traditional voice coil cooling is done by drilling out the pole piece and the woofer stroke then pushes air back and forth. This cooling scheme only has a linear increase as a function of woofer stroke. TCT is different. TCT creates an exponential increase in cooling capacity as a function of woofer stroke. This is achieved by harnessing the centrifugal forces in the mini tornado to increase surface area contact between the air and voice coil. TCT is so effective that the voice coil temperature is reduced 50% compared to the same woofer without TCT. This prevents heat derived compression and keeps the woofer at maximum efficiency.. The compression is a result of the increased electrical resistance of the voice coil - the higher the temperature, the higher the resistance. Since TCT's cooling capacity increases exponentially with excursion, heat is not allowed to build up. The harder you drive Subzero the more it cools itself.
Poly-Ether draw SWE (Super Wide Edge) suspension
For Subzero our unique SWE (Super Wide Edge) suspension design has been enhanced by the use of Poly-Ether draw material. Sporting an extreme curve height of 62 mm the stage has been set for incredible excursion. The manufacturing of this advanced suspension is a complex process spanning several stages. Poly-Ether draw is used primarily in military applications because of its high strength and flexibility. The sophisticated and costly processing requirements has so far limited its use outside the military. Thanks to the obsessive high-tech emphasis by Earthquake, the entire Poly-Ether draw manufacturing process can be done in-house. As part of the manufacturing process, the Poly-Ether material is thermally pressed and laminated giving it extreme strength and mobility. The suspension geometry is of the single-layer type and allows ultra long excursion without mechanical breakup. This results in woofer stroke potential in excess of 100 mm without deformation or increased mechanical resistance.This ensures perfect reproduction of even the most bass heavy soundtracks
Parabolic deep dish woofer cone
The Subzero cone is made of a proprietary non-pressed fiber reinforced cellulose pulp substance with extreme stiffness. The cone is then superimposed with a parabolic deep dish made of a strong space age polymer that obtains additional rigidity by its geometric shape. The cone does not flex or deform regardless of input power and frequency.
Dual Super-Spider with composite center and symmetric stitched tinsel leads
The Subzero spider is of the super spider type, which means the spider has the same diameter as the cone -this ensures the spider is not limiting excursion. The Subzero is equipped with a double super spider unit comprised of a Nomax /Romax hybrid material that has been epoxy coated for increased strength. The individual super spider units are arranged as identical opposites - canceling nonlinearities inherent to typical single or dual spider designs.The result is a clean sound - free from mechanical artifacts. For optimal performance the edge suspension and spider must have the same excursion potential, this is not possible with a traditional spider of limited diameter.
Traditionally, the spider is glued to the voice coil, this results in heat transfer from the voice coil to the spider. This heat transfer effects the spiders compliance and can over time degrade the spider. The Subzero super spider is not glued the voice coil, but attached to a composite center ring that in turn is bonded to the voice coil. The special composite material is neither heat sensitive nor a thermal conductor. Thus the endurance and longevity of the Subzero is not affected regardless of drive level.
The tinsel leads to the voice coil are sewn into the spider to ensure against collision with the cone during extreme excursion. This also extends the life of the tinsel leads, as they now bend more gently over a longer distance. The symmetrical design of the tinsel leads prevents an asymmetrical pull on the cone. The result is longer woofer life, and greater endurance.
Double stacked Cobalt-Ceramic high gauss magnet system
Subzero is built around a gigantic magnet system. It consists of two huge Cobalt-Ceramic magnets which have been hyper magnetised in-house by Earthquakes military grade Magnetiser. The two magnets have a total thickness of 6 cm, the top plate alone is 1 cm and the pole piece is 5 cm. With a total height of 12 cm - the voice coil is given unhindered travel space far beyond its mechanical limits. This ensures that not even the strongest transient may cause the device to run out of electromagnetic coupling. At the same time the high gap height contributes to voice coil cooling, as the immense mass of metal effectively absorbs heat.
Diamond cut chassis with XLT geometry
The Subzero is based on Earthquakes signature XLT chassis geometry. It is the optimal design for extreme excursion. The XLT chassis allows for extra length between the spider (center suspension) and the magnetic gap. It is designed to accommodate oversized spiders and voice coils.
The Subzero chassis feature another advanced design detail unique to the Subzero. All other woofers have the chassis mounted on top of the magnet. The Subzero encases the magnet within the chassis and the chassis is mounted to the magnet from behind. This special design prevents the chassis from degrading the magnetic flux asserted on the voice coil. The oversized and rigid chassis is made of cast aluminum which is then diamond cut. This results in an ultra-rigid and robust chassis featuring stunning good looks. The chassis is further characterized by all components of the assembly being bolted together with stainless steel machine screws. This design is extremely rugged compared to ordinary assemblies where the chassis and magnet system is often glued and / or tabbed together. The technically superior design ensures exceptional durability, sound quality and pride of ownership.


At VDL-5 Technologies our company started with the creation of content for IETMs. We have the experience needed to setup, develop, integrate and deploy all levels of IETMs. Our experience includes the development and integration of troubleshooting that reads data from equipment and follows a troubleshooting tree to resolve an issue. We know how to build an effective IETM for troubleshooting and maintaining military equipment.
As part of the development of IETM content, the VDL-5 technical writing team provides the following services:
- Analyze OEM/vendor provided documentation to generate a complete symptom based troubleshooting list. The equipment is analyzed to fill in any information not available through existing documentation.
- Work with OEM Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to document the operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment.
- Based upon all the components of the target equipment, complex troubleshooting logic trees are developed to address a whole range of possible symptom based failures.
- Troubleshooting procedures are created by adding detailed step by step procedural instructions complete with locator graphics, links to schematics if applicable as well as supporting test equipment user instructions.
- Using OEM supplied source data for parts and maintenance tasks, convert schematics and vendor COTS manuals into formatted text fitting military standards including MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-38784.
- Create XML tagged data that is compliant with the relevant military specifications.
- Add hot spots to graphics to link to parts information and other relevant information.
- Use version management of the file set and a work flow process to manage the development and revisions of the IETM.
- Work with IETM viewer vendors to resolve issues during the integration of the IETM with diagnostic software, schematics viewer and training software.


Fix Beam Room 6D-PPS
The 6D-PPS and PVS system for fix beam room allows the patient positioning for a lying (couch) and sitting (chair) patient.
Couch and chair can be docked automatic on the 6D-PPS. After having taken two simultaneous x-ray pictures the system calculates a correction vector and then allows a movement to every treatment position with an absolute precision of < 0.3 mm in space.
Thanks to the highest safety system it is allowed to move the patient from one treatment position to the next one without entering the treatment room.
|Patient weight||0 up to 200 kg|
|Treatment area||1050 mm x 500 mm x 300 mm|
|Movements||6 degrees of freedom|
|Precision||< 0.3 mm absolute precision
< 0.1 mm reproducibility


Bag Filter Cleaning Service in Edmonton
At MacGregor-Sharpe Filtering Equipment , we understand how important it is to you and your employees that you have a fully functioning, well-cleaned bag filter. Edmonton and the surrounding area is home to many different types of commercial and industrial plants that require this type of filtration system, including pharmaceutical and chemical producers, steel mills, power plants, food manufacturers, and more. Our inspections include a thorough examination of welds and bolts, inspecting the hoppers for wear, checking the gaskets, checking for corrosion on the pain of the baghouse, as well as further measures.
Keeping a bag filter clean is part of what maintains the system. There are two different ways to clean a bag filter:
- Intermittently – In this type of cleaning, each compartment is cleaned by removing it from service. The cleaning of the compartments is rotated, allowing continuous use unless it is bag filter that is quite small.
- Continuously – In this type of cleaning, cleaning is automatic and the filtration process can continue during the cleaning. There is always a set of bags being cleaned with continuous cleaning.
When you require bag filter services in Edmonton, look no further than McGregor-Sharp Filtering Equipment. We treat your business like our own.
What is a Bag Filter?
Bag filters, which are also referred to as baghouses and fabric filters, are instrumental in maintaining good air quality at a commercial or industrial site. Essentially, they are air filters that reduce air pollution and remove particulates from the air. Their performance does not vary widely: a baghouse that is functioning well typically collects particulates at 99% efficiency. This stays true even when the particulates are very small.
Bag filters are usually made up of cylindrical tubes or bags that are made out of woven or felt fabric. This is the filter medium. When the air enters the filter, a cake of dust or other particulates forms on the surface of the fabric. There are three different types of bag filters:
- Mechanical shakers – wide side range, simple design and operation, low air-to-cloth ratio
- Reverse air – allow for continuous operation, cleaned with reverse air flow, rigid rings sewn into the bags to prevent collapse
- Pulse jet – cleaned with a short burst of compressed air, allow for continuous operation, the bag can be changed without having to enter the baghouse
What is the Filter Bag Made Out Of?
The filter bag itself is usually made of cotton, nylon, polyester, and fiberglass, as well as other materials. Both woven and nonwoven materials are used. When the nonwoven material is felted, it is fixed onto a woven backing called a scrim. When the nonwoven fabric is instead a thin, porous membrane, it is bound to the same scrim. Woven materials are usually plain weave, twill weave, or sateen weave, which allows for either an increase or a decrease in the space between individual fibers depending on the type of weave.
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Ensure that your bag filter is in good working condition when you choose the services of McGregor-Sharpe Filtering Equipment. Contact us today!
We also provide air filters and other equipment to help you breathe fresh air.


Leitz Tooling Systems has developed a line of standard, off-the-shelf, precision diamond-tipped router tooling to support the MDF cabinet door industry. This selection of contemporary tools is much more economic, offering significantly longer life and the possibility of multiple re-sharpenings when compared to insert tooling. Profiles can be mixed and matched to create a wide variety of door designs. Economic custom profiles are also available upon request.
This new Diamaster line of profile router tools for MDF doors compliments an already strong product offering ideally suited for kitchen and bath cabinet door manufacturers, which includes insert spoilboard surfacing cutters, solid carbide boring bits, diamond-tipped nesting router bits and ThermoGrip shrink chucks.
Leitz offers excellent and reliable tooling services for customers throughout North America. Leitz invests in the measuring and testing equipment necessary to maintain the accuracy of high precision tools over their lifetime after sharpening. The Leitz network of service centers helps customers meet their delivery dates and is tailored to customer requirements.


A complete mechanical integration solution. Eliminate mechanical design integration frustration and problems
From a technical brief to a complete mechanical design on-line in minutes. A fully assembled product delivered to you in days. Accelerate your market entry, beat the competition, increase market share and improve cash flow.
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Our carrier-grade outdoor enclosure solutions has been developed over many years from our initial concept design in 2003. We have continuously improved our product design to give you the best, modular, “Carrier Grade” die cast aluminium enclosure in the world. Throughout this development stage we have designed and manufactured only the most suitable UL certified components and put them through rigorous testing to ensure their continued performance out in the field. Every assembled enclosure is 100% leak tested and fully traceable to point of assembly.
Talk to one of our sales team or configure your enclosure online using our assembly tool to experience just how easy it is to source a production ready product quickly.
Our comprehensive range of enclosure solutions will provide a suitable fit for your electronics. Our customers around the world range from design companies to global players in IOT, Satellite Communication and M2M sectors. Whatever you specific I/O requirements might be we can provide a solution and we stock a comprehensive range of outdoor quality interfaces in depth to ensure we never fail to delight.
Our engineering sales team can discuss your exact requirements providing you with access to our European-based assembly line for quick production time for small batches.
Our modular solutions have been designed to be EN60950-22 READY; meaning that you will never have to endure the long and arduous process of carefully sourcing and integrating components which individually meet the U/L (F1) standard. Imagine the ease of selecting a complete solution which is already EN60950-22 ready and the time this could save your organisation.
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Our engineering capability is unchallenged within the industry. We have the ability to take your idea and develop this into a production-ready concept-of-approval within minutes. Following the engineering Verification stage (EVT) we can then help you further tailor your design (DVT) to provide the right solution for your application. See our R&D to OEM page here...
Our engineering service extends to design and development of non-standard interfaces for a pre-agreed NRE fee.


When an architectural firm engaged Van Bower Construction Services Ltd to update the as-built drawings of the 170,000-square-foot Richmond Ice Centre using 3D laser scanning, they knew it would be a challenging project.
The recreational facility in Richmond, B.C., includes six NHL-size hockey rinks, 24 dressing rooms, two meeting rooms, offices, a restaurant/bar, concession stand, sporting goods store, and various technical and mechanical spaces. The City of Richmond and its architect required Van Bower to complete 3D scans of the entire facility, interior and exterior.
Although social distancing had reduced the facility’s activity pace, it was still very much open for business. The team would have to work around the flow of residents taking part in scheduled recreational activities throughout the day.
If you’d like to learn more about how Van Bower delivered these outstanding results or about Trimble’s portfolio of leading-edge 3D scanning solutions, download this incredible case study!


"Don’t let your machinery decide for you."
Hydraulic maintenance at Hidráulica Rehins
For any company or business, regardless of the sector to which it belongs, it is essential to be able to keep its equipment fully operational and uninterrupted in its productivity. This becomes a matter of vital importance, as the profitability of the company’s assets and the satisfaction of its customers depend on it.
In this sense, preventive maintenance takes on a central role, as it contributes significantly to increasing equipment utilisation. It is for this reason that at Hidráulica Rehins we are committed to offering maintenance plans adapted to the specific needs of each client.
Always operational with our hydraulic maintenance
Our maintenance plans are designed to guarantee a thorough care of the equipment, through periodic inspections, adjustments, cleaning and lubrication, among other preventive actions adapted to the specific needs of each client, considering the type of equipment, its intensive or moderate use, environmental conditions and other relevant factors. In addition, our highly trained technicians will identify and solve any possible breakdown or problem before it becomes a costly and damaging situation for the company.
Benefits we provide
Your machines and installations working at full capacity
Increase the efficiency of your assets
Avoid long shutdowns due to unforeseen events
Protect the service to your customers
Decrease additional operating costs
Maintenance planning of your machinery with Hidráulica Rehins


Helping Drivers in Smithville Since 1986
Roth’s Auto Repair has proudly provided automotive solutions for drivers in Smithville, Ohio since 1986! We’ve graduated from the farm to our full-service facility located at 5749 Apple Creek Road. Along the way, our ASE Certified technicians and friendly staff members have made our customers their top priority. Whether they need an oil change, suspension repair, or computer diagnostics, we get the job done Roth’s way — by using technology to work quickly & accurately, reporting findings & sharing honest counsel, and asking fair prices for all of our services. As a member of the TECHNET Professional Automotive Service, we offer nationwide coverage on all parts and labor for 24 Months / 24,000 Miles. That’s quality you can count on!
Let Us Pick Up Your Car
It seems that today’s advancements in the auto industry are never-ending. New cars can brake for you, park for you, and steer for you, but they still can’t take themselves into the shop for service. If you don’t have the time to visit our facility for your vehicle’s repairs, don’t worry! One of our staff members will be glad to pick it up from your home or work. We’ll perform a free, 40-point inspection, send text message updates, and perform approved repairs. Once we’re finished, we’ll return your freshly serviced vehicle to you!
Digital Courtesy Inspections
With all of the technology and components jammed into our vehicles, it’s hard to know exactly what’s going on with your car. At Roth’s Auto Repair, we don’t expect our customers to be automotive experts. That’s where our ASE Certified technicians come in! With comprehensive knowledge of all makes and models, they can perform thorough digital courtesy inspections of every car that enters our shop. If there’s something wrong with your vehicle, they’ll find it, snap a picture, and send you an update. Upon your approval, and we’ll start repairs to fix the problem right away! Our comprehensive inspections are the proactive approach to auto service.
Your Car Needs Repairs, Why Not Get Rewarded?
It takes a lot to keep a vehicle in top condition. From oil changes to wheel alignments, you might feel like you are always putting money into your vehicle. Regular maintenance service will help your vehicle retain its value and high performance, but why not get more from your investment? Roth’s Auto Repair rewards our drivers for every dollar they spend at our shop. You earn points and certificates on today’s repairs to help you save money on future ones! For more information about our Royal Rewards Program, reach out at 330-669-3641!


Save thousands on truck tires each year by avoiding these 4 common mistakes.
Truck tires play a significant role when it comes to hauling freight. In fact, they are one of the most important assets of your truck. Truck tires significantly contribute to fleet operating costs and fuel consumption. A good tire management program can end up saving you thousands as a small business owner, helping you keep more money in your pocket.
Truck tires found on commercial vehicles usually weigh more than 10,000 pounds in Gross Vehicle Weight. Generally constructed of a single steel body ply with three or four steel belts under the tread, truck tires are designed to last hundreds of thousands of miles on their original tread. Afterwards, they can be retreaded and put back into service for many more miles.
More importantly, tires for big trucks play different roles depending on their mounting position. The front tires are used for steering, the trailer tires bear the payload, and the rear tires on the trailer help shoulder the weight of heavier loads while equally distributing energy onto the road itself. Therefore, when a tire is scrapped, it’s usually not a result of the tire itself. It’s often due to preventable problems.
The following includes the suspects of premature tire death, and what you can do to ensure you get the most out of yours.
1. Underinflated Truck Tires
This is the most common factor in tires that are ruined prematurely. According to the American Trucking Associations’ Technology and Maintenance Council, you should be checking your tire pressure once a week. This should take you no longer than 20 minutes and could save you lots of money in the long run.
Just 10 percent underinflation will shorten tread life by approximately 9 to 16 percent. When tires are underinflated, there’s not enough air to properly support the load, which causes heat buildup and results in the softening of the rubber.
To get the most out of your tires, experts suggest tire inflation monitors or using an accurately calibrated tire gauge. Some companies even offer ways to help drivers offset the costs of tires over time. Here at Bennett, we understand the importance of preserving tires for as long as possible, which is why we also offer exclusive tire discounts for our owner-operators.
2. Road Hazards
Unfortunately, the most unpredictable road hazards are the most difficult to manage when it comes to tires. Curb strikes and glass or a nail in the tire often results in having to purchase a replacement. However, you can moderate this issue by getting the proper repairs when applicable. Inspect your tires for this type of damage to prevent a roadside service call.
3. Duels That Don’t Match
Mismatched duels can cause early wear and tear on your truck tires. If there’s an inflation mismatch greater than 5 psi, this means the larger tire will drag the smaller one; for roughly 246 miles for every 100,000 miles driven. The larger tire does the heavy lifting, while the underinflated tire doesn’t make proper contact with the road. This ultimately cases the tire to wear faster. Once again, this problem can be prevented by using a tire gauge to ensure even pressure on the duels.
There are several different types of tire problemsthat result from misalignment including toe-in wear, toe-out wear, full shoulder wear, one-sided wear, feather wear and thrust angle-induced full shoulder wear. Alignment refers to more than just the various angles of the steer axle geometry, but also includes the trailer and tracking of all axles on the vehicle.
In order to check trailers for accurate alignment, you must first measure from the kingpin to the front axle, and then from the front axle to the rear. If the dimensions are nearly identical, this means your truck is properly aligned. Check out this helpful video to see how to properly measure your trailer alignment.
Overall, your truck tires need some TLC to get the most use out of them. However, when you do need new tires, Bennett has great discounts with several of the most well-known manufacturers. Our discount tire brands include Continental, Goodyear, Bridgestone, Michelin, Double Coin and Yokohama.
If you’re considering a career change, it’s time to think about joining Bennett. To learn more about what it’s like to drive with us, or if you’d just like more information about Bennett Motor Express, visit www.bennettig.com, or contact one of our recruiters at 800-367-2249!


ACE Group focuses on production of high-quality automotive and commercial vehicles casting components, including brake components for disc brake systems (iron anchors , aluminium and iron calipers), as well as tandem master cylinders (TMC) for a large number of brake platforms utilized by European car manufactures. The aluminium casting division adds also machining of aluminium and iron parts to the ACE Group’s product range.
Our customers include the largest European suppliers of brake modules such as Continental Teves, TRW Automotive and Chassis Brakes International - CBI, former Robert Bosch being the main suppliers of these modules in our continent.
Our mission is to meet the needs of our customers in a sustainable manner through the supply of Best in Class products and services supported by highly skilled staff, motivated for continuous personal and professional development, ensuring cost effectiveness and attractive pricing.
We seek to be a leader in the automotive components market, recognized by our customers, employees, shareholders and environment as an international reference.
Automotive Components Europe SA.
38, boulevard Napoléon 1er L-2210 Luxembourg. Tel. +34 94 44 73 087. firstname.lastname@example.org


Cut-to-Size Double 25mm Curtain Rods, Stainless 1.0m-6.0m Lengths
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- Double 25mm | 25mm Diameter Heavy Duty Metal Curtain Rods, Genuine Stainless Steel
- Double Medium Duty Brackets
- Flat End Caps
- Ball Ends
This is NOT an inferior lightweight aluminium curtain rod.
Genuine Stainless Steel, 304 Grade
Lengths up to 6.0m available.
Full Lengths, No Joins.
Wall Thickness 1.2mm.
Suggest 3 Brackets for 2.5m+ lengths
Suitable for Eyelet Curtains.
General Rule - use smaller Diameter Rod with larger Eyelet Ring = better opening/closing of curtain.
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For professional crane lifting, our crane trucks are well maintained and our operators are Crane Safe certified (BCACS). We take pride in serving our customers with high-quality equipment and providing many years of experience. We take pride in managing your projects in a safe and professional manner. We are fully insured and our general liability coverage exceeds most customer requirements. We are located in Cranbrook and provide professional crane service in the surrounding Kootenay areas. Give your project the lift it requires for your residential, commercial or industrial needs. Call us now for more information.
Advantages of Crane Rental Services
Here are a few ways renting a crane can really help your business. It:
· Is a cost -effective solution: Compared to purchasing cranes, the charges for a crane are much lower. You will also save on maintenance cost.
· Results in higher productivity: A crane rental agency offers a wide array of crane types that are capable of working in different weather conditions and on various land surfaces.
· Solves transportation problem: If you own a crane but cannot take it to the job site, then it’s of no use. On the hand, if you rent a crane, the rental company will make sure you get the machine where you need it.
HYDRAULIC CRANES with 23, 33, 75 & 100 TON CAPACITY
90 FOOT to 230 FOOT REACH
Key features of our crane services include:
90-foot to 230-foot reach
Hydraulic cranes up to 100-ton capacity
Modular home placement
Steel erection lifts


LPG recovery using refrigeration loop
Process modeling and simulation with ProSimPlus
The objective of this process is to recover LPG (liquefied petroleum gases) with a fixed mass-fraction of methane, from a gas mixture. The main LPG components are hydrocarbons (mainly in the C3-C4 range), propane and butane.
The process utilizes a closed propane refrigeration loop (green streams) around a brazed plate fin heat exchanger.
The description of the process follows.
The initial gas mixture (Methane and LPGs) is sent in a two-phase separator (S101) in order to eliminate the heaviest compounds which are sent to the distillation column (C101). The others leave at the top of the vessel and are cooled in the brazed plate fin heat exchanger (E101). They are then forwarded in another two-phase separator (S102) to separate heavy and lights. The two output streams (stream C03in and C04in) are sent back in the plate-fin heat exchanger as cold streams.
Once treated, the gas is mainly composed of methane and ethane and flows out of the exchanger (stream C04out).
This gas, not entirely liquefied, is sent in a deethanizer column (C101), like the bottom stream of the first two-phase separator (C14).
This column is set to recover at the bottom, a liquid having a minimal, specified mass-fraction of methane (0.05 lb/h).
The main cold streams of the plate-fin heat exchanger are the two propane streams (C05out and C06out).
On the outlet side of the plate-fin heat exchanger, they are mixed and sent in a compressor (K101) which increases their pressure and their temperature. The heat generated is recovered in an exchanger (E102).
Propane then flows in an expansion valve (v101) in order to decrease its pressure. A liquid-gas mixture is formed and sent in a separator (S104). Liquid propane is returned in the plate-fin heat exchanger (streams C05in and C06in). The gas propane (stream C12) is mixed with hot streams of propane leaving the brazed plate fin heat exchanger (E101).
Propane circulates in closed loop in the system where it acts as a refrigerant.
Heat exchanger description
This process implements a brazed plate-fin heat exchanger (E101). Only one of these exchangers can contain more than ten different hot and cold streams.
Thanks to its low cost of production and its high performances (they are generally made of brazed aluminum), it is increasingly used in cryogenic processes.
The model implemented in ProSimPlus is a detailed model which takes into account all the complexity of the geometry of this type of exchangers.
The single assumption made is of a common wall temperature off stacking (known as TPC assumption).
Another ProSim software, ProSec, makes it possible to bypass this assumption for even more accurate calculations.
The exchanger is composed of three references paths, shared by the hot and cold streams. The main stream (C02) flows throughout the heat exchanger, the secondary streams are withdrawn (C05, C06) or fed (C03, C04) on the side of the unit.
The figures below present the fins used for the several flow paths in the heat exchanger as well as their topology (exchange, distribution and dead zones). Only one fin is used in this example (Fin #2873 from Fives Cryo (formerly called Nordon Cryogénie)):
Components taken into account in the simulation are extracted from the ProSimPlus standard database:
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The thermodynamic model is based on an equation of state approach. The chosen equation of state is the Peng Robinson (PR) equation with binary interaction parameters extracted from the ProSimPlus database.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program graduates will:
1. be sought after and employed by local and regional industry.
2. demonstrate the technical skills to support industry needs and/or solve technical problems.
3. demonstrate the knowledge and skill to operate across the breadth of the manufacturing engineering technology discipline.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program Student Outcomes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology Program students will demonstrate:
a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools to support design, analysis, manufacture, and test of mechanical systems.
b. an ability to apply fundamental principles of math and science, current theoretical knowledge, and adapt to the rapidly changing applications of engineering and technology.
c. an ability to evaluate and improve product performance by conducting, analyzing and interpreting experiments.
d. ingenuity and resourcefulness in the design, modification and improvement of manufacturing systems, components, or processes.
e. teamwork to support the conceptual design, development, analysis, and manufacture (implementation) of a product (or process).
f. an ability to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems associated with the design and manufacture.
g. the ability to support information exchange (vs. communicate) on technical and project management topics through data files, reports and presentations.
h. an understanding of the need for and participation in continuing education and enhancement of professional knowledge.
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Is a kind of hydroxy carboxylic acid sodium. The product’s exterior is white or brown yellow crystalline powder or granule, easily dissolved in water. It is widely used in construction, washing, food and medicine industry. With the increase of national construction requiring strict quality and the gradual development of the washing industry, the demand of sodium products has increased dramatically and presented a huge potential market.
(1)Blending admixture for cement: a certain amount of sodium gluconate in cement can increase the plasticity and retardation of concrete, postponing the first and final setting time of concrete.
(2)Cleaning agent for steel surface: the steel surface must be cleaned before plating Bo, Cr, Sn, Ni, then it can be integrated well. The cleaning reagent will achieve ideal effect when adding the sodium gluconate.
(3)Special cleaning agent for glass bottle: this cleaning agent for glass bottle with main ingredient as sodium gluconate, can improve the problems as following: difficulty of removing dirt directly, blocking the nozzle and pipelines., residue after washing for edible safety, the discharge of washing water causing public hazards.
(4)Can be used in electroplating, film making and many other industrial fields.
HUAXUAN HIGH TECHNOLOGY® KH-801
Hostapur OS liq/Anionic surfactant
Is yellow transparent viscous liquid with polyether as the main ingredient into a relatively stable mixture, with slightly special smell, non-toxic, non-corrosive and soluble in water.
This product is newly developed polycarboxylate hostapur, can improve the workability and water retention properties of fresh concrete and reduce the slump loss. The admixture can improve the durability, plasticity and cohesion of hardened concrete, and reduce its segregation and bleeding.
HUAXUAN HIGH TECHNOLOGY® KH-804
HUAXUAN HIGH TECHNOLOGY® KH-804 is mainly used for defoaming and anti-foaming of concrete polycarboxylate superplasticizer, it can effectively controll the air content of concrete. It can be put into polycarboxylate superplasticizer during its manufacturing process, or put into the concrete/mortar together with the admixtures.
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It’s recommended amount of usage is 0.1%-0.3% of the total weight of polycarboxylate superplasticizer. Pretest is suggested before using and it is often diluted before it's used.
Put some water(Advised dilution rate:from 1:5 to 1:1) into it and stir gently in the condition of low interlaminar shear strength.
Pumping Aid Agent for Ready Mix Concrete
HUAXUAN HIGH TECHNOLOGY® KH-D0-5
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High water reduction rate,Significantly strengthen concrete,Air-entraining,Coagulation,Hardly bleeding.
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Industrial and civil buildings,roads,bridge,water conservancy,ports and docks,airport,highway and other cast-in-place concrete,reinforced concrete and precast concrete that needed by all kinds of construction.
Slump Retention Admixture
Is an admixture with crosslinking molecular structure of the branched chain,which performs pretty good in slump retaining.Compared to polycarboxylate superplaticizer,it shows better adaptability to cement and higher water reducing performance.Thus,KH-301 can effeciently save cement consumption and improve the strength of concrete
(1)Non-toxic, no foreign smell, no corrosion on the reinforcing bars;
(2)The crosslinking molecular structure of the branched chain, constantly slow-release the molecular of water reducing admixture and maintain dispersity;
(3)Good Slump retaining capability, no concrete slump loss for long time;
(4)With the compounding of water reducing admixture, can better meet the working performance of concrete mixture and ensure the ultimate performance of hardened concrete.
(1)Air content is generally controlled below 3.0%, which is also adjustable according to clients’ requirements;
(2)Concrete mixture blended with this product has only tiny slump loss within required time of Specification for concrete construction, which is helpful to deal with batch mixing and to job handing over during the construction and long distance transportation;
(3)Environmentally friendly: no pollution generated to natural environment in the manufacturing and use of this product, which is in compliance with international standard ISO 14000 Environmental Management System.
KH-807 is of good compatibility with various kinds of cement, good performance of maintaining concrete slump, extending the construction time of concrete.Low amount of admixture, high water reducing rate and small shrinkage.
Significantly improve the concrete strength of early and late stages.This product is low chlorine ion content and low alkali content, which is helpful to the durability of concrete. There is no pollution or formaldehyde generated during the manufacturing process of polycarboxylate superplasticizer,which is a kind of green environmental protection product and meets the international standards of ISO14000,ISO14000 environment management system.
KH-807 is suitable for the precast concrete, cast-in-place concrete,reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete of high speed railway and passenger transport line, industrial and civil buildings, roads, bridges, ports, airports and other projects.Particularly applicable to nuclear power engineering which projects requires long hours of concrete preparing and construction time and good maintaining of concrete slumps.
KH-807 can be widely used in the constructions of road, bridge, dam, tunnel and high-rise buildings, etc.
Under normal circumstances, when converted solid content is 20%,the polycarboxylate superplasticizer preservative J90 is 0.5 ~ 1.5% of the weight of cementing material, the recommended amount of admixture is 1.0%.


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The HEAVEN Project: Investigating Liquid Hydrogen for Aviation
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H2FLY: Leading the Way in Hydrogen-Powered Aviation
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