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| What Kinds Of Research Have You Advised On?* | Everything to Know about Tarp Systems Tarp systems provide benefits for various industries, such as logistics, manufacturing, and lumber. The below infographic includes details about several purposes for tarp systems, including securing all items and keeping others safe while products are in transit. Components of a tarp system are also discussed and are broken down based on three types of systems- the electric tarp system, crank tarp system, and ratchet tarp system.The infographic also includes considerations to keep in mind when deciding which tarp system is most suitable for your business needs. A few key points to remember when choosing a tarp system are the size of your products, the ability of the person transporting the items to physically maneuver the tarp, and the distance that your items will be transported. Which Tarp System is Best for You? It’s happened to so many of us on the road. You’re motoring down the highway, keeping a safe distance from a dump truck – or another large vehicle hauling debris. Before you can react, a rock, scrap metal, or other foreign object shakes loose from the bed, bounces off the road – and crashes into your windshield. If you’re lucky, you’ve got the inconvenience of replacing or repairing a windshield as a result. But the damage can be much worse. This is why most states have laws and regulations in place to require trucks to have a tarping system in place, to control their payload. On the other side of the road, if your business relies on trucks hauling from point A to point B, you need your trucks on the move, not out of commission. For a variety of truck types and dump body sizes, Mountain Tarp has you covered, to keep your drivers safe and your trucks on the job. Why are tarping systems important? Tarping systems keep the roads safe and clear of clutter and hazards. They also safeguard your business from fines and legal action that could result from damages done when payload on one of your trucks comes loose. Tarps can also save you time and money. An automatic system takes minutes to put into place and is more reliable than manually strapping a tarp over the truck bed. They can also reduce work-related injuries and lost work time for trucks that are cited for not having a system in place. Not to mention potential damage to your truck from falling debris. For these reasons, most U.S. states have regulations and laws requiring truck tarp system to be in place on trucks. Which tarp system is right for your trucks? Check out this list of 3 of the most effective and popular tarp systems on the market. Mountain Tarp has you covered, so you can keep rolling. 1. LOCK-N-ROLL SIDE ROLL TARPS The lock-n-roll tarp holds up with hard-to-handle loads. These side-roll tarps come with a standard Gorilla Mesh 22-oz. vinyl tarpaulin material that’s also water-tight. (An 18-oz. option is also available.) Vinyl tarps have a high-abrasion resistance, meaning that miles on a bumpy road with unfriendly payload won’t cause them to rip. They have dual-reinforced stress points and the strongest latch plates around for added durability. Not every payload is the same, so lock-n-roll tarps come in many sizes, electric or manual operation. They come with a front custom aluminum cap option, available with a 2-inch wind deflector. Lock-n-roll tarps have standard front-roll return and rear-crank handle options: flex or straight mount. BEST USE: Agriculture or coal-hauling markets. 2. ELECTRIC SIDE-ROLL 2000 TARP The Electric Side-Roll (ESR) 2000 is an electric side-to-side lock and roll tarping system designed for durability, safety, and versatility. Available in direct drive or chain drive motor assembly, the ESR 2000’s versatility allows users to maximize load types and increase revenue on return trips. The system offers easy installation and repair and performs well in cold weather. The waterproof ESR2000 kit features a heavy-duty electric motor, one button open and close controls and a reinforced aluminum front arm with spring assembly for ease of use. BEST USE: grain hauling and other agricultural products, coal, and construction. 3. FLIP-TARP SYSTEM This versatile system can mount to truck bodies as long as 48 feet. It’s available in manual, ground-operated roller system or automatic drive option. The flip tarp has a variety of motor, tarp, and mounting options. Hauling hot-top material? Choose the optional 18-oz. tarp. With guaranteed unbreakable arms, this system has a 3-year, non-prorated warranty on its electric motor. Spring assemblies are available in side-mount 4- or 5-spring or torsion spring with 3,300 lbs. of hold-down pressure. Accordion Style Cable Tarping Systems for Dump Trucks and Trailers LoAlbo Enterprises offers accordion style cable tarp systems for dump trucks and dump trailers or any open top container from the industries top manufacturers including; Aero Industries, Merlot Mfg., Mountain Tarp, Pulltarps, and Shur-Co. Great well-known industry names like Panel Tarp, Crank-n-Go, Tarp-n-Go, Top Slider, Single Cable Super Slider and Shur-Trak lead the way in advanced tarping technology and cable style tarp system load containment solutions. Cable tarp systems provide load containment options from anti-pollution mesh to semi-waterproof vinyl to over-the-side vinyl tarp systems. Several configuration options are available such as manual drive or electric tarp motors, flat or arch support bows, regular or extended rear idlers/pulleys, metal or molded plastic bow ends and a variety of front shaft mounting arrangements. Applications from 10’ to over 50’ for any dump body or open top container. Custom sizes can be manufactured to meet unique applications such as oversized vehicles or special covering requirements. Cable tarp systems are a great option for a variety of applications, including; sand and gravel, asphalt, construction, sewage, refuse/garbage, grain and other agricultural products. LoAlbo Enterprises, Inc. is well positioned to meet every possible truck tarping application you can come up with! With truck tarp systems and load containment solutions from the best manufacturers in the United States we can configure an accordion style cable tarp system or any flip tarp system, roll-off tarp system or pull style tarp system for your exact application. Check out our tarping systems manufacturers and tarp system options at the following links… Aero, Donovan, Merlot, Mountain Tarp, Pioneer, Pulltarps, Roll-Rite, Shur-co and Tarping Systems, Inc. Advancements are continually being made in the manufacturing industry, particularly when it comes to truck tarping systems. Below is a recent look at some of the systems currently available in the industry. Ask us how Acadian can support you as you adapt and create new tarp systems for the market. Deroche Canvas focuses on tarps for dump and trash trucks, dumpsters and flatbed trailers. Their woven mesh tarps are light and easy to handle, while still providing the necessary strength and durability for transporting loads. Harp’s Tarps manufactures automatic tarp systems, with a focus on durability and ease of installation. Pulltarps offers a variety of systems, including semi-automatic, manual and electric arm systems, front to back tarp system, weather and shade curtain systems and more. Pulltarps caters, in particular, to the open-top hauling industry. For a more in-depth look at these truck tarping systems. Rolling tarp The name of TarpStop’s rolling tarp system, FasTrack, partly describes it. Like competitors’ products, it has a metal framework that supports a tarpaulin that forms sides and a top over a trailer’s bed. The structure’s attached to a forward bulkhead and to a rear frame. Some have a fold-down curtain at the rear. The vertical frames are mounted on wheels that roll in tracks, allowing the entire structure to be moved forward or rearward, tarp and all, like an accordion. Working from the trailer’s deck or alongside on the ground, one person can fold or deploy the system in a couple of minutes. Part of closing it involves stretching the fabric tight with winch-type tensioners built into the sides at the front or back. The tracks and vertical members are slightly cantilevered outside a trailer’s edges, so loads as wide as the trailer’s bed can be hauled. That the structures protrude to either side is OK under federal width laws because the systems are considered safety devices, says Jeff Boyd, director of sales at Aero Industries, maker of the Conestoga 2 and Conestoga XP systems. A rolling tarp completely eliminates the handling of individual tarps and reduces the need to climb onto and off of a trailer, making injuries less likely. Some fleets are equipping a portion of their trailers with rolling tarps and assigning those to older drivers, says Tim Demonte, business development manager at Quick Draw Tarpaulin Systems. One drawback is that rolling tarps cannot accommodate over-width loads. Theoretically the system could be rolled all the way forward and tied against the bulkhead’s corners so it’s out of the way. But this would have to be done carefully or the structure could be damaged by wind, so Aero, for one, does not recommend it, Boyd says. Another downside is weight and cost. A rolling tarp system weighs 1,500 to 2,000 pounds, depending on a trailer’s length and a system’s make and model, and costs $13,000 to $15,000. Even with discounts for volume purchases, those penalties explain why they are on a minority of flatbeds — perhaps 25%, says Westhke at TarpStop.
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| Other Information Relevant To Your Expertise As An Adviser* | The Importance Of Home Appliance In Daily Life Home appliances play a major role in the domestic life of the modern man. It has always had a significant place in the life of man ever since the Stone Age when man began to use tools. Today, twenty-first-century human beings use more sophisticated tools and home appliances for his/her daily life. The more we try to make our life convenient and comfortable, the more significant the role of appliances turns out to be in determining the lifestyle of a man. Home appliances are electrical/mechanical appliances which accomplish some household functions, such as cooking or cleaning. Household appliances are the important appliances which are used in our household for the various day to day functions like cooking, cleaning, exercising, purifying, food preservation etc. The majority of household domestic appliances are the large machines usually used in the bedrooms, bathrooms, halls and in the kitchen. The appliances which are used in a kitchen accomplish some routine housekeeping task such as cooking, food preservation, and cleaning. The household appliances have a major role in the stylish appearance of any home décor. The uptrend’s in technology and innovations made the home appliances more user-friendly making the home routines as quickly as possible. Industrialization and Development in Home Appliances: Industrialization has ushered in dramatic as well as uneven transformation in world society. It has altered the technological pattern and work processes of the preindustrial ways of life. This socio-technological revolution has changed the domestic ways and means of dealing with food provision, clothing, cleaning, and medical care. Kitchen Appliances: The happiness, delight, and peace of a family is generated in the kitchen and reflected in the dining room and in the whole domestic atmosphere. Women are the torch bearers of domestic peace. Kitchen appliances, belong to the home category, play a major role in enhancing the efficiency of a woman in fulfilling her household mission and thereby in making her life and that of all the members of the family happy and comfortable. There are even so many items that fall into the category of kitchen appliances of a modern family. Starting from the stove to a dishwasher all can be considered as kitchen appliances. The market of the kitchen and home appliances is ranked among the forerunners in industry annals. The variety of such appliances can also astound many. There are appliances suited for multiple needs. Laundry machines and dishwashers, vacuum cleaners etc have taken out a lot of physical strain from a homemaker. Not only do these appliances perform terrific jobs of cooking and cleaning, but we can also buy them in complete packages to match the style of our kitchen. In this age where time is money, we cannot fuss around our kitchen and home performing daily chores throughout the day. This is where these ubiquitous creations come in hand along with the appliance repair that has made our lives infinitely easier than that of our ancestors. Beginner’s guide to cycling accessories: what to take on a bike ride The sheer range of stuff available in a typical bike shop can be bewildering. What’s a hydration bladder? Why might you need a turbo trainer? Are mudguards really necessary? In reality, many people cycle happily in their normal clothes, possibly with just a rucksack to carry things. But if you do ride regularly, whether to keep fit or for commuting, there are a number of bicycle supplies that can make your time on two wheels easier, safer and more comfortable. Some are essential, while others are nice to have. A lock If you leave your bike on the street at all, you’re going to need to lock it up. This is one area where you truly get what you pay for: good locks are not cheap, but the best ones will resist anything short of power tools, and so make a thief look elsewhere. It’s impossible to be certain how good a lock is just by looking at it. Sold Secure provides independent ratings for locks – gold, silver and bronze – and can offer some peace of mind as to the quality of a lock. Many bicycle insurance policies require the use of a Sold Secure-rated lock. If you do want to insure your bike(s), read our guide to finding the best bicycle insurance for you. If you need to leave your bike on the street, or need to secure your bike at home, investing in a quality lock is a small price to pay to avoid the inconvenience of a long walk home and, more significantly, the cost of a new bike. Luggage There are many options when it comes to cycling luggage for carrying things on a bike, from a simple saddle bag for essential spares, to a full set of racks and panniers loaded with enough gear to cross continents. What’s best depends on the type of riding you’re doing. A saddle bag is, as the name suggests, a bag that attaches to the underside of your saddle. It’s typically compact and can be used to carry the kind of spares you might need in the event of a roadside mechanical. German technology and engineering group Bosch, which is the world’s largest car-parts supplier, believes semiconductor supply chains in the automotive industry are no longer fit for purpose as the global chip shortage rages on. Harald Kroeger, a member of the Bosch management board, told CNBC’s Annette Weisbach in an exclusive interview Monday that supply chains have buckled in the last year as demand for chips in everything from cars to PlayStation 5s and electric toothbrushes has surged worldwide. Coinciding with the surge in demand, several key semiconductor manufacturing sites were forced to halt production, Kroeger said. In February, a winter storm in Texas caused blackouts at NXP Semiconductors, which is a major provider of automotive and mobile phone chips. In March, there was a fire at a semiconductor plant in Japan operated by Renesas, one of the car industry’s biggest chip suppliers. In August, factories in Malaysia have been abandoned as national lockdowns were introduced to reduce the spread of the coronavirus. Volkswagen and BMW cut their production as they struggled to get the car supplies they needed to build their cars. These companies and semiconductor suppliers should now be looking to figure out how the chip supply chain can be improved, Kroeger said. “As a team, we need to sit together and ask, for the future operating system is there a better way to have longer lead times,” he said. “I think what we need is more stock on some parts [of the supply chain] because some of those semiconductors need six months to be produced. You cannot run on a system [where] every two weeks you get an order. That doesn’t work.” Semiconductor supply chain issues have been quietly managed by the automotive in the past but now is a time for change, according to Kroeger, who believes demand is only going to increase with the rise of electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles. Why the Outdoor Industry Isn’t Expecting a Slowdown Anytime Soon For many people around the world, if there was one upside to the pandemic, it was rediscovering a love for the outdoors. Fitness tracking app Strava’s 2020 Year In Sport report showed a 33% increase in activity participation globally compared to 2019, with 1.1 billion activities uploaded to the platform last year. Fitness watch brand Suunto, meanwhile, reported a 41% increase in walking among American users over the last year, with hiking, specifically, up 25%. As the popularity of everything from trekking to cycling surged, so did the need for the clothing and gear to perform these activities. While the outdoor apparel business had to navigate turbulent early pandemic days, the uptick in interest translated into big business for almost every company selling gear tailored to an activity. “The attention to outdoor lifestyle and active apparel brought us to the surface a little quicker,” says Mountain Hardwear Vice President of Sales Troy Sicotte. “It put us in the decision tree a little sooner than what would have happened otherwise.” He says the brand, which was in the middle of a major “revitalization,” benefitted not only from those exploring the outdoors for the first time, but those doing it on more than one occasion, ready to spend more for higher-quality gear. Families who either never participated in outdoor activities, or hadn’t done so in years, were outfitting everyone in their groups as well in preparation for pandemic-safe recreation. “We had two-years worth of (apparel and gear) demand in a season,” he says, referring to last spring into summer. He adds a note of confidence overall, saying that all of their categories, especially camping and hiking, will continue to grow as people embrace being outside and make the outdoors a part of their future plans. Although running exists partly in its own space as a speciality sports category, the activity has plenty of crossover into the general outdoor category. Running picked up steam as the weather warmed, and as Brooks Running COO Dan Sheridan notes, brands like his are building their strategy around plenty of continued interest in the year ahead.
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