Multifunctional Filling or Capping Machines are widely used in the pharmaceutical & FMCG industry because of their efficiency and consistent results. The Semi-automatic Volumetric Liquid Bottle Filling Machine works on the basic principle of volumetric with syringe & piston & nozzle. It is widely used to fill liquid in containers like bottles in food, agrochemical, beverages, and pharmacy industries.
The digital liquid filling machine uses the syringe to fill the liquid, it is very compact and it can multifunction to meet the custom requirement of mass filling of the containers. The machine consists of its pumping system to fill the assigned volume in the container. The liquid flow is measured and converted into electrical signals which are controlled by the PLC base circuit. The machine can be programmed to fill different volumes in different size containers. It uses a gear pump set to meter the filling device to correctly fill the gel or liquid amount.
Bottle Filling machine or fillers are used to fill bottles in not only food industries but other industries also like shampoo, powders, tablets, and conditioners due to their benefits like decrease in manual labour hence reducing operation cost, reduce in set up time, easy to operate by some buttons, easily washable, durability and longer operation hours & life, cost-effective packaging. These machines can easily work on wide products with different viscosities and container volumes.
Oral liquid Manufacturing system involves a closed circuit manufacturing facility from supplying sugar/water phase to loading of volumetric flavor drink filling machine. The plant helps in ensuring hygiene with no human touch anywhere up to the Filling machine hopper. It shafts operate vibration-free along with no coupling in the drive assembly. The storage vessel also consists of stirrer for suspension in a closed vessel.

Capping and sealer machines
Capping machines are extensively used in liquid good manufacturing industries in pharmaceutical and FMCG industries to apply cap or lid to every container securely in the packaging process. The aseptic filling machine helps you to speed up the manufacturing process with sanitization and quality. The bottle capper machine not only places a cap on the container but also sorts them, elevates them, and finally seal them acting as cap sealer machine. The machines are extremely flexible and can fit into the desired workplace effortlessly.
For the flip-off cap or tear off cap a capping machine known as vial capping machine, it is used to seal Glass Vial or bottle. Vial capper is an imperative product in the injectable formulation plant as it assures an ideal hermetic seal to ensure the integrity of medicine inside the glass bottle. The quality vial capping is helpful for paramedical staff during the injection process by smooth removal and quality assurance. It also protects the stopper from any outer damage by firmly holding a stopper in the sealed position and maintaining sterility of drug. All these machines form an important part of pharmaceuticals and FMCG companies to continue their production safely and efficiently.

Increasingly, manufacturers are recognizing the advantages of transporting dry bulk ingredients in flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs or bulk bags). The savings in ingredient costs, material handling, warehousing and transportation requirements can be substantial.
These benefits can only be realized when appropriate bulk bag filling equipment is applied. Properly designed FIBC bulk bag fillers deliver a dense, stable package that can be safely and easily stored, transported and discharged. The savings that properly filled FIBCs deliver can be augmented by automating the filling system to increase filled bag output.
Depending on the application, automated bulk bag filling systems can range from a single, microprocessor-controlled machine filling 10 bulk bags per hr, to multiple units each outputting 20 bags per hr, to a single, multistation filler production 70 one-ton bags per hr.
[font="Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif]Any benefits from filling FIBCs in greater volume must be qualified by careful analysis of the quality of the resulting filled bag. For example, if you use one filling machine to fill 20bags per hr without proper densification, but then have to store them unstacked or in racks because the bags are leaning and unstable, you are paying a premium for storage space, transportation and labor.[/font]
It is most effective to specify a expansion bag filling machine that maximizes the ingredient in the bag and produces a straight and stable package. Then, once you can stack, convey and transport the filled bag efficiently, you can investigate automation techniques to best match your production rates and secure the highest efficiency for your operation. Look for a bulk bag filler designed to hang fill the bag to produce straight sides and to fill the corners of the bag first to maximize stability. A fill should also densify and compact the ingredient and weigh the bulk bag accurately and reliably.

Bulk Bag Filler Automation Opportunities
Filling a bulk bag comprises three main operational steps: rigging the bag, filling the bag and taking the filled bag away from the machine. Automation of an FIBC filling machine can be approached on four levels: 1) adding an automatic control system to a manual machine, 2) automating the removal of the filled bag and placing of the pallet (if necessary), 3) preweighing the ingredient to reduce overhead time associated with bag rigging and ingredient feeding, and 4) providing a multistation machine to simultaneously perform the three operational steps.
A typical filling operation requires the rigged bag or liner to be inflated, the weight of the machine or part of the machine to be tared out, the fill to be initiated, the densification and compaction to be cycled, and the fill rate to be slowed by some method in order to successfully achieve the target weight.
A microprocessor-based controller can automate almost all of these steps. Once the operator has rigged the bag and inflated it, taring the weighing system initiates the automated fill cycle, whereby the controller takes over the sequencing of starting and stopping ingredient flow into the bag, densification and weighting. A typical bulk bag filling system of this sort can achieve an output of up to 10 bags per hr depending on the maximum flowrate of ingredient into the bag. A manual system may be only capable of six to eight bags per hr.
Automatic Bulk Bag Removal
Typically the filled bulk bag is removed from the filling machine by a forklift truck. Providing a means of quickly freeing up the space inside the filling machine to rig a second bag, once the first is full, can increase the output rate and reduce the need for a dedicated forklift truck. Roller or chain conveyors can be positioned in the filler to remove the filled bag automatically. Conveyors, either motorized or gravity type, can be added to allow filled bag accumulation for later transport by forklift truck.
Pallet and slip sheet dispensers can be added to the system, along with additional motorized conveyors, to automatically position a pallet in the machine or to pick up the filled bag on a pallet. This eliminates the need for an operator to manually place the pallet in the machine.
Automatic bulk bag removal can increase the output of a stand-alone, microprocessor-controlled filler to 12 to 14 bags per hr. Filled bags with specially designed lifting loops can be handled easily with fork trucks. This may further increase system output as pallet need not be accommodated.
Preweighing Bulk Bags
The final step to increase the output of a single station filler is to reduce the time required to feed ingredient into the bag to meet a target weight. This can be done by preweighing the ingredient in a weigh hopper located directly above the filler. The “charge” of ingredient is fed into the hopper to the target weight while the system or operator removes the previously filled bag and rigs the next.
Once the new bag is rigged, the preweighed charge is dropped into the bag quickly. As soon as the charge has left the preweigh hopper the system begins to fill the next bag’s charge in the weigh hopper. In this configuration, the bulk bag filling machine itself does not perform weighing and, therefore, does not require a weighing system. However, the overall control system must be expanded to simultaneously perform weighing in the preweigh hopper while controlling the other functions associated with densification, automatic bag removal and pallet and slip sheet dispensing. Pre-weighing, in association with automated controls and automatic bag removal, can increase the output of a single filling station to 20 bags per hr.
Multiple Bulk Bag Fillers Increase Bulk Bagging Rate
For production rates greater than 20 bags per hr, multiple bulk bag fillers can be used. The capital cost versus production rate must be assessed to arrive at the most effective total system configuration. For example, if 30 bags per hr are required, two automatic bag removal systems would be most appropriate. If 40 bags per hr are required, two preweighed, automatic bag removal systems would be selected.
More bulk bag filling machines can be added and sequenced to further increase bag output. If more than 50 bags per hr are required a decision must be made based on available space, operator availability and associated labor costs and capital cost. A high-capacity system may be justified in this case.
If more than six bulk bags per hr are needed to be filled, it is worth considering automation possibilities. A single machine’s output can be enhanced by filling-specific controls of the doypack filling and capping machine, preweighing, and integrating conveyors and pallet and slip sheet dispensers. Further, increases in output can be achieved by applying multiple units as long as sequencing of the operator functions is carefully reviewed.

There is an ever-increasing number of leading beverage brands who are going "back to glass" to convert their product lines into something more environmentally-friendly. Their secret weapon? An automated bottle filling machine capable of bearing the production rate.
Here are the main reasons why a growing number of companies are introducing automated bottle filling machines in their beverage bottling lines.
 
Why you should install an automated filler in your line
 
There are three main advantages due to a filler, such as a flavor drink filling machine, installed in the factory. Let's go through them together.
 
An automated filler increases the perceived beverage quality
Add a glass line to make your products more appetizing.
 
Glass bottles are associated with quality and "premium beverages" by most consumers. Think about it: When you sip a Coke or a soft drink from a glass bottle, doesn't it seem better than when you drink it from a plastic bottle or can?
 
This phenomenon occurs mainly because:

• Glass does not release unwanted substances into the beverage;
  
  
• The perception of flavor changes when drinking a soft drink directly from a bottle because the flow that reaches the tongue is directed to the receptors most sensitive to sweet taste;
  
  
• Plastic is much more permeable to CO2 than glass, which means that carbon dioxide, or fizz, will be released from a plastic bottle much faster than from a glass bottle or can.
  

[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Everyone loves using technology up until it stops working, and if you landed on this article, you’re standing desk isn’t working and you’re not exactly feeling the love.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Given the fact that the desk has electrical components, at one some point, it’s normal that you experience a hiccup. The most common issue is that the electric sit stand desk stops going up or going down. The desk just becomes stuck. [/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]In this blog, I’m going to share the most common reasons a standing desk won’t go up or down and how to fix it. Keep reading to find out how to get your desk back in working condition, and standing desk controller is usually used.. [/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]Why your standing desk won’t go up & how to fix it[/font]
 
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]1. Object is in the way[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]You may have something that’s mounted above the desk that’s stopping it from traveling upwards. The typical culprits are mounted shelves, cabinets, or artwork.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]As a safety measure, many standing desks have a collision detection feature that prevents the desk from hitting another object. When it detects an object in the way, the table will stop moving upwards and then slightly move down, giving you room to remove whatever is in the way.[/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]How to fix this[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Check for any items above your standing desk parts that may be getting in the way, and remove them.[/font]
 
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]2. Standing desk lost power[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]This typically happens for one of two reasons: the desk was temporarily unplugged and plugged back in OR the outlet lost power.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]In many cases, when a standing desk loses and then regains power, it automatically goes into reset mode. While being in reset mode, a sit stand desk can only travel downwards.[/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]How to fix this[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]To get your table to move up, you must complete a manual reset on the table.[/font]
 
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]3. The legs are uneven[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Over time, the legs on a standing desk with two (or more) motors can become a bit uneven.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]If the motors don’t have a good self-locking mechanism, the motor and spindle can turn when it’s supposed to maintain its height position. While one motor may turn, the second will either remain still or turn more/less than the first motor. Now, the motors are out of sync and your desk is uneven.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Once the desks become uneven, one of two things can happen.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]1.) The standing desk control box (the brains of the desk) finally recognizes that the legs are at different heights and it will stop moving up to prevent any more damage to the desk. [/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]OR[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]2.) The control box isn’t sophisticated enough to recognize the issue, and the desk will continue to move up and down until there’s too much friction within the leg columns, get stuck, and stop moving.[/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]How to fix this[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]The desk must do a complete reset in order for the leg to be realigned and even.[/font]
 
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]4. Too much weight on the desk[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Every height adjustable table has a maximum lifting capacity. If your desk is trying to support too much weight, an overload can occur. The desk is saying “this is too much work for me to go higher,” and to protect its components, it shuts off. [/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]How to fix this[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]To fix this, just remove some of the weight from your desk. Once you take off enough weight, the desk should automatically turn back on and begin functioning as normal. There’s typically no need for a manual reset.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]To help prevent this from happening again, research the lifting capacity of your standing desk. Pay special attention to whether that number is base only or base + worksurface. For example, if the manufacturer states “Total Lifting Capacity Base Only: 325 lbs,” that means whatever you put on top of the base (worksurface, monitors, keyboard tray, etc.) cannot exceed 325 lbs.[/font]
 
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]5. The control box cycles out[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]A table’s control box, including Single-Motor Standing Desk Control Box, Dual-Motor Standing Desk Control Box, and Three-Motor Standing Desk Control Box, can only go up and down so many times before it needs to rest. This is something that’s referred to as the Duty Cycle. The Duty cycle tells us the maximum amount of time the control box can be active (moving the desk up or down) and how long it needs to be inactive (in its rest stage).[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]If the control box reaches the maximum amount of active time, it will turn on a mandatory rest period to prevent overheating. So, when you’re desk stops working all of a sudden, don’t panic.[/font]

[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]6.  The power, control box, or motor cables are loose[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]The power, motor, or control box cables can become loose by getting tugged on or stuck. The cause of the tug is often due to a lack of wire management.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]A cable can be pulled out of the socket ever so slightly and still cause power to be intermittent. See the images below to see how to better identify if a cable is securely inserted.[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]When the cables become loose, the power within them becomes intermittent, meaning that sometimes the power can flow through them and sometimes it can’t. For many desks, every time the power is lost, the table will go into reset mode.[/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]How to fix this[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]Before you reset your sit stand desk, check all cables to make sure they’re securely connected. Once you’ve done that, go ahead and reset the desk. [/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]To help prevent this problem, use a wire management solution to keep wires out of the way. There are a variety of options available so you can find the one that best suits you.[/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]7. Desk has an upper container stop [/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]An upper container stop is a setting a user creates to reprogram the desk’s maximum height. So, instead of being able to go to 48”, you can set the max. height to 40”. They’re used to prevent collisions between your sit stand desk and another object, like a cabinet or shelf.[/font]
[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]How to fix this[/font]
[font="Merriweather Sans", sans-serif]You will need to either change or delete the upper container stop to make the table go up past the current setting. To do that, follow the instructions provided by the desk’s manufacturer.[/font]

[font="PT Sans", sans-serif]Why your standing desk won’t go down & how to fix it[/font]

The upholstery fabric for a new sofa or armchair is a big investment—you don’t want to be second-guessing it a few months after the piece arrives on your doorstep. Choose the wrong material and you’ll find yourself battling snags and stains. Make a mistake on the color or pattern, and the whole room suffers (or you’ll wind up splurging to have the piece reupholstered). So before you pick your new upholstery furniture fabric, read on to find out what you should consider in terms of durability, comfort, and style. Here's how to zero in on a fabric choice you’ll be happy to live with for years.
What Is Upholstery, Anyway?

Upholstery is the materials—which include fabric, padding, webbing, and springs—that make up the soft coverings of chairs, sofas, and other furniture. The process began in the Middle Ages and grew in popularity during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Over the years, a wide variety of materials have been used, from hay to horsehair to wool. Modern upholstered items use metal springs and foam for greater durability. While the interior materials may not be visible, they make a big difference in whether the piece is comfortable . And though fabric can always be changed—and may need to be, depending on wear and tear—choosing high-quality inner layers will help make sure the piece will last for years to come.

How to Choose the Best Upholstery Fabric for Your Sofa (or Chair, or Headboard…)

As you shop for an upholstery fabric, let your practical needs lead, advise Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, cofounders of the home-furnishings company that shares their names. “First, consider how you live and who will use the piece,” says Bob. “This will help guide you on the type of material to choose.” You may love the look of that silk velvet, but it will quickly get destroyed in a house with kids or pets. Pieces in high-traffic areas, such as family or living rooms, will need durable fabrics, especially for outdoor cushion and pillow fabric, while furniture that doesn't get as much wear and tear, such as a bedroom settee or headboard, can sport any type of textile.

A big mistake people make, Bob says, is not considering how a fabric or leather may age over time. Check the label and ask questions at the showroom to find out about the material’s content and cleaning needs, then think about how much maintenance you’re prepared to do to protect your selection. “How will it look in five years?” asks Bob. “Will you still love the leather as it develops a nice patina from everyday living? Will you vacuum the upholstery fabric regularly? Will you close the drapes when away or not using a room to avoid some of the fading that naturally occurs from exposure to sunlight?”

The Best Upholstery Fabrics for Homes with Kids and Pets

“Growing up, my brother and I weren’t allowed in the living room; it was for company only,” says Mitchell. Today, though, there are plenty of upholstery materials that match good looks with durability. “For children and pets—and maybe red-wine lovers—we like the easy care of a faux suede or the durability of a Sunbrella indoor-outdoor fabric,” he says. “We’re also big fans of slipcovered upholstery. And distressed leather is great—you don’t have to worry about the occasional scuff or scratch.” If you have a busy household, stay away from delicate or textured options, like silk, which could pull and aren’t as forgiving when it comes to stains.

How to Pick a Luxurious Upholstery Material

If messy children and pets aren’t a worry, “you can really flaunt your freedom,” says Mitchell. His top decadent picks: fluffy Tibetan wool (“it feels so indulgent, but it’s not a great place to eat peanut butter crackers”) and Belgian linen. “While linen is very durable, in lighter colors it doesn’t offer the level of stain resistance that a kid-friendly household might need and may not have a crisp, wrinkle-free look after a lot of lounging,” he says. If you're worried about upkeep (or cost), you can always use these luxe fabrics on pillows, which can be swapped out once they've seen better days or a new trend comes along.

Don't Forget to Consider the Piece Itself

Take the shape of the furniture into consideration when you're choosing a fabric. (Your upholsterer will thank you.) If you’re upholstering a curvaceous piece, Bob recommends sticking to solid-colored fabrics for office chair fabric. “Patterns or textures with a distinctive direction may not upholster well.” A pattern that looks great on a bolt of fabric may not look great once it is chopped up and put back together on your sofa, particularly if it's a tricky, ornate shape. Take the size of the furniture into account, too. “We like larger pieces, such as a sofa, in a rich solid color or classic neutral so you won’t tire of it over time,” says Bob. “Liven things up with smaller pieces—for instance, a great statement chair in a bolder shade or pattern.” Think about the other furnishings in the room as well—especially the other upholstered pieces. You'll want to make sure the colors, textures, and patterns work well together.

Try Before You Buy

“The easiest way to be sure you’ll like an upholstery material on a certain frame—and like how it feels when you sit on it—is by going with something you see in the store," says Bob. If you fall in love with a fabric that’s not shown on the floor, ask for a swatch you can drape over a furnishing to get a better idea of how it will look. If you go with a custom option, make sure you see a large swatch of any patterned fabrics so you see the full motif and its complete color palette. A little due diligence will help you avoid a big (and disappointing) surprise once the piece arrives.

Think Outside the Swatch

You're not limited to the fabrics in the store, especially if you are looking for a truck chair cover fabric. Consider unconventional materials such as vintage blankets or kilim rugs. Bonus points if you pair a bold choice of fabric on a traditional piece such as a wingback chair or camelback sofa.

The use, functions and advantages of the cardboard display stand
In addition to the traditional shelf and display stand functions, paper shelves and display stands have the following features:
The appearance of the cardboard display stand can be printed in color, which is an excellent advertising carrier;
The cardboard display stands are all (or mainly) printed paper and high-hardness paperboard, which are sufficient to carry promotional items and meet strict environmental requirements;
Applicable to all kinds of large-scale promotional activities, stores, shopping malls, exhibitions, etc. The patterns, colors and shapes can be freely and innovatively designed, and the publicity effect is excellent;
Light weight, can be stacked flat, saving transportation logistics costs, can be used repeatedly;
Economical and extremely practical, the seller has finished using it. If it is improved due to factors such as the appearance of the product, it is convenient to dispose of the recycling department.
Different paper materials can be selected according to the requirements of customers and carriers, and can be combined with other materials (metal, wood, plastic, etc.) to form a mixed structure display stand;
Convenient supplier to ship directly from the place of origin to the final point of sale to unpack and sell, saving the cost of repeated stacking and packaging
The paper shelf/cardboard display stand has high economic value, and it has the function of attracting customers and promoting goods for any business form of business form. At the same time, it has the effect of improving the image of the product and the visibility of the company. The paper shelf/cardboard display stand mainly has the following functions:
New product notification
Most paper shelves/cardboard pallet displays are advertising advertisements for new products. When new products are sold, in conjunction with other publicity media, the use of paper shelves/cardboard display stands for sales promotion at the sales location can attract consumers’ attention and stimulate their desire to purchase.
Attract customers into the store
Two-thirds of the actual purchases are made on a temporary basis, and it is clear that retail sales are directly proportional to their customer traffic. Therefore, the first step in the promotion of paper shelf/cardboard floor displays is to attract people to the store.
Lead customers to stop
How to attract customers to pay attention to the goods and attract interest, the paper shelf/cardboard display stand can attract customers’ attention with its novel patterns, beautiful colors, unique ideas and other forms, so that it stops to stay and then has an interest in the products in the advertisement. Ingenious, eye-catching paper shelves/cardboard displays often have unexpected effects. In addition, live advertising, such as on-site operation, trial samples, and free tasting, can also greatly motivate customers’ interests and induce purchase motives.
Promote final purchase
Inspiring customers to make the final purchase is the core function of the paper shelf/cardboard display. To this end, we must seize the customer’s concerns and excitement. In fact, the previous induction work is the basis for the customer’s final purchase. The customer’s purchase decision is a process. As long as the promotion work in the process is completed, the result will naturally occur.
Replace salesperson
The paper shelf/cardboard display stand has the reputation of “silent salesman” and “most faithful salesman”. The environment often used by paper boxes/paper shelves/cardboard hook displays is a supermarket, and the supermarket is a self-selected purchase method. In the supermarket, when the consumer faces many products and cannot start, an outstanding paper shelf placed around the goods/ cardboard display stands to provide merchandise information to consumers faithfully and continuously, and to play a role in attracting consumers and making their purchase decisions.
Create a sales atmosphere
Using paper shelves/cardboard display stands with strong colors, beautiful patterns, outstanding shapes, humorous movements, accurate and vivid advertising language, you can create a strong sales atmosphere, attract consumers’ attention and make purchase impulses.
Enhance corporate image
The paper shelf/cardboard display stand, like other advertisements, can play a role in establishing and enhancing the corporate image in the sales environment, thereby maintaining a good relationship with consumers. Paper shelf/cardboard display stand is an important part of corporate visual identity. Retail companies can make store logos, standard characters, standard colors, corporate image patterns, promotional slogans, slogans, etc. into various forms of paper shelves/cardboard display stands to create a distinctive corporate image.
Holiday promotion
Paper shelves/cardboard displays are an important means of matching holiday promotions. In a variety of traditional and modern festivals, paper shelves/cardboard displays can create a happy atmosphere. The paper shelf/cardboard display rack has played a role in fueling the holiday season.
 

If you need to clean something quickly and efficiently, sandblasting is one the best ways. While it's most often used in commercial applications, sandblasting has several uses around the home. This method of cleaning involves shooting small pellets or particles out of an air compressor at a very high speed. When these particles strike a surface, any surface debris such as old paint or rust is blasted away.
As effective as sandblasting is, there are many potential mistakes involved in the process. Sandblasting can be dangerous, and it can also damage many surfaces. Here, we'll take a closer look at this cleaning method and the mistakes most commonly made by homeowners (and by professionals working on residential projects). We'll also let you know how to avoid these dangerous and expensive mistakes.
Not Following Safety Precautions
Sandblasting involves tiny abrasive particles flying through the air at a very high rate of speed. Obviously, if these particles have the ability to take paint off, they can do some serious damage to skin and other surfaces. Following safety precautions is an absolute must when attempting DIY sandblasting.
Covering any exposed skin should be your first concern. While a set of full-body coveralls isn't something that most homeowners have lying around, they can be purchased at a surprisingly low cost at many paint-supply stores. These inexpensive coveralls are usually made of paper or very thin fabric.
Heavy gloves are another must when sandblasting. Choose a pair which extends as far up your arms as possible. Leather is your best option. Try to ensure that no skin is left exposed between the glove and your sleeve.
Protecting your face is your most important concern. At the very least, goggles must be worn in order to protect your eyes. However, a full face mask offers even more protection. A mask with a pull-down clear shield is appropriate. If you or a member of your household plays paintball on a regular basis, the masks worn for the sport offer ideal protection.
When using your sandblaster, be sure to stay out of range as much as possible. Different units use different amounts of air pressure, and this affects just how far particles will be blown back toward the user. When you rent or purchase your sandblaster, be sure to ask a knowledgeable salesperson how far back you need to stand in order to stay safe. If you can't find anybody who knows, contact the manufacturer.
Once you have suitable protection for yourself, be sure to keep pets and people away from the area in which you will be working. Let everybody in the household know to stay away until you've finished.

Using the Wrong Type of Particles
A surprisingly large number of particles are available for use during sandblasting. While some are only available to professionals, many can be purchased by DIY handymen. These particles have very different degrees of hardness, and are appropriate for very different types of jobs.
Traditional sand is the most obvious and most common choice for shot blasting machine. However, don't make the mistake of using just any sand. Any large pieces of debris in the sand, such as small rocks, can do a large amount of damage to the surface you're working on. They're also extremely dangerous when flying around at high speeds. If your home center doesn't carry sand specifically intended for sandblasting use, look for sand intended for use in children's' sand boxes. This sand is usually rather fine, and free of debris.
If you have a pool with calcium deposits on the tiles, you may find that glass beads are your best bet for safely removing stains. These beads are extremely fine and round in shape, allowing them to remove calcium stains without damaging your tile. Bead blasting can also remove fungus, mold and mildew from pool grout.
Organic blasting materials, such as finely crushed shells or baking soda, are considered to be some of the best options for cleaning softer surfaces such as brick work and masonry. These materials are generally the gentlest available for blasting.
When you rent your machine, or purchase material for your next blasting job, always as a knowledgeable salesperson which type of sand or other material should be used. Using the wrong material is one of the most common sandblasting mistakes, and it can lead to severe damage. Cleaning an historic brick wall with cut metal wire, for example, can literally destroy the surface, taking off the brick itself instead of only removing dirt.
Using a Too-Small Blaster
DIY handymen don't have a huge range of products available to them for home sandblasting. Some of the most popular blasting units are very small. While this seems like a good idea, it's actually better to choose a mid-range unit. Smaller units often require starting and stopping much more frequently. They need to cycle more often than larger units, and this cycling takes up time. This isn't a very big issue if you're working on something small, such as a piece of furniture. However, if you're working on a larger project, getting it all done with these small units can become extremely time consuming.
A medium range unit will give you all the power you need to get your projects done quickly, without being too powerful for you to safely control. Ask a knowledgeable salesperson about sizes before making your final decision, and read reviews online from people who have actually used the products you're considering. For home blasting jobs, you don't need all the power of an industrial unit, but you don't want to have to stop and wait every five minutes, either. A quality mid-range unit will strike the perfect balance between power and size.

Failure to Collect Blasting Materials
In the world of commercial sandblasting, a sand blasting cabinet is often used. This self-contained unit collects all of the blasting material, allowing it to be used many times. This saves money and reduces waste.
You can take a hint from the commercial blasting industry and collect your own blasting material. A very common mistake when tackling DIY sandblasting work, using sand blasting tank is allowing all your blasting material to literally fly away. Collecting this material and using it again not only saves you money, but it cuts down on how many times you have to carry heavy bags to your blasting site.
You don't need anything as elaborate as a blasting cabinet to collect most of your blasting material. A simple tarp or an old sheet laid on the ground will do just fine. Be sure to extend the sheet far enough out in all directions to catch as much blasting material as possible.
Attempting Too Much DIY
Sandblasting is a big project. It intimidates many homeowners, which is perfectly understandable. After all, it can be very dangerous and has the potential to severely damage your home and property.
Don't make the mistake of taking on sandblasting if you're not completely comfortable with the situation. Wielding as much power as a sandblaster delivers takes confidence. If you don't have that confidence, don't feel bad or embarrassed...that's why professional sandblasting companies exist!
It's also important to accurately weigh the cost of a DIY sandblasting job. In some cases, it's actually less expensive to call in professionals. In reality, only a very busy and dedicated home handyman (or woman) with plenty of projects lined up has a real need for their own sandblasting device. If this doesn't describe you and your situation, you'll probably save money by calling in the pros. In addition to saving yourself the hassle and expense of purchasing, learning about and storing a large and bulky machine, you'll benefit from the experience and knowledge which only professional sandblasters have.

Hiring an Inexperienced Worker
Hiring a worker without an appropriate level of experience is almost as bad (sometimes even worse) than taking on more DIY work than you can handle. The potential results are the same: safety risks, poor quality work and potential damage to property. So how can you avoid these costly mistakes? Thankfully, it's very easy.
Asking questions and doing a bit of research is the easiest way to ensure that the professional you're hiring is capable of getting the job done right. Some important things to ask include questions about licensing, insurance and years in the business. While its' true that everybody has to start somewhere in their career, it's also in your best interest to hire a professional with experience.
Finding a qualified professional sandblaster, or sandblasting contractor, isn't as difficult as it might seem at first. There's no need to call every name in the phone book. Today most homeowners rely on either recommendations from family, friends and neighbors, or they visit home improvement websites.
Using your family, friends and neighbors can be a great way to find a reliable local contractor. However, be sure to ask the same questions you would ask of any potential hire.
If you choose to find a contractor online, the same rules apply. Check qualifications and ask questions. Try to obtain at least three bids for your project before making a decision. This will let you see an average of what the going rate for sand blasting room work is in your area. Remember that while the highest bid does not necessarily represent the highest quality, it's also important to be wary of significantly low bids. Some less-than-reputable contractors will use a low bid to get themselves hired, only to either take off with your money without doing any work, or cutting corners and doing a poor-quality job.
Whether you're tackling this project on a DIY basis, or hiring professionals, the most common mistakes are really very simple to avoid. Think ahead, research and ask questions to ensure you have the best possible finished results.

Like many, most individuals could not speak about the differences between ventilation fans and exhaust fans off the top of their head. In fact, many would think they are one in the same. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Each fan serves specific purposes in both commercial and residential spaces that are crucial for supplying high-quality air throughout an area. This blog post will serve the purpose of describing the difference between these two types of intake air fans.
Ventilation Fans
As the name implies, ventilation fans are used to ventilate a residential or commercial space. This  works to bring fresh air from the outside and into the enclosed space. It helps circulate air through the building or home, which prevents individuals from breathing stuffy, less oxygenated air. Without ventilation, you and other individuals will be left breathing air that is not fresh.
Exhaust Fans
When pollutants and contaminants enter the air, exhaust fans remove them in order to provide clean air. Some common contaminants and pollutants include smoke, moisture, dust, and odors. Smoke from cooking and moisture from a hot shower can efficiently be removed from the air by this type of intake fan. If these contaminants are not removed from the air, you will subject your lungs to possibly breathing in harmful particles.
Differences Between These Fans
Both ventilation fans and exhaust fans work to create the freshest, cleanest air possible in the space they are installed. The main difference between the two types of fans is their application. While a ventilation fan works to bring clean air into an enclosed space from an outside source, an exhaust fan removes pollutants from the indoor air in a home or commercial space.
Industrial Fans, or industrial air purifier is perfectly positioned to supply you with the ventilations fans or exhaust fans you need to keep the air in your commercial or residential space fresh and free of contaminants. Each fan has its own unique properties and application, so it is important to place them in the correct space. In addition, selecting a fan with the proper CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) is crucial to ensuring the fan operates as intended. A CFM that is too low will not be able to provide you with pristine air because it cannot move the air through the space efficiently. If you have already pursued our inventory, please request a quote today. Otherwise, please contact our sales team with any questions you may have about our vast selection of air purifier.

How does Backward Curved Centrifugal Fan work?
The name, ‘Centrifugal Fan’ is derived from the direction of flow and how the air exits the fan impeller radially from the outer circumference of the fan. A Backward curved centrifugal fan is characterised by its cylindrical shape, several large curved blades and a conical inlet nozzle. The optimum operating area for a backward curved centrifugal fan is an area in the middle of its performance characteristic. A backward curved centrifugal fan works best when medium pressures and medium volume flows are required. 

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An AC duct booster fan is basically a fan that can be attached to the ductwork in an HVAC system. Designed to increase the airflow to the more distant parts of a home, a duct fan will typically be installed in long sections of ductwork and then hooked up to an electricity supply. Do inline duct booster fans work? Yes! Inline duct fans are built to be installed inside the ductwork itself. Because they can shift large volumes of conditioned air, inline fans are often used in larger properties with extensive networks of air ducts.
Inline booster fans look somewhat like a regular section of ductwork. They are designed to replace a section of regular ductwork, so it is essential to choose one with the same dimensions as your existing ducts.
An inline booster fan will cost somewhere in the region of $30 to $200 (not including installation costs), but once installed, they are cheap to run and do not use much in the way of electricity.

Portable air purifiers
You’ll find several types. Basic mechanical models use a fan to force air through a filter to remove particles. Those with higher-grade HEPA filters are certified to capture the smallest particles, including dust, smoke, pollen and pet dander.
Electronic home air purifiers are designed to create an electric charge so particles stick to metal plates in the machine, which you then carefully wipe off. Other models include a UV light and claim to kill mold and bacteria, but Consumer Reports has not tested those models, and there’s currently no evidence that they do what they claim, Santanachote says.

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Portable beds, as the name suggests, are those beds that are lightweight and easily mobile. Portable beds are used in places where one cannot use large permanent beds. Portability and compactness is the main advantage of using these beds. Portable beds are usually made of a foldable metal frame, plastic, or lightweight wood, which is covered with linen, canvas, or nylon. The market for portable beds has been increasing considerably over the past few years, owing to the small living space. Also, they are the best alternative for traditional beds because of their multi-functionality and space-saving capability. 
Rapid urbanization has led to an increase in residential construction and has thereby increased the demand for these beds among the residents. While the non-residential segment also contributes toward the growth of portable beds, globally. Under the non-residential application, these beds are installed in hospitals, hotels, restaurants, hostels, and healthcare centers. Portable beds are considered as the best choice when it comes to living in a small place or studio apartment. Therefore, the market is projected to experience significant growth in the coming years.
Top Impacting Factors: Market Scenario Analysis, Trends, Drivers and Impact Analysis
The global market growth of portable beds is mainly driven by the adoption of beds in populated cities all over the world. Big and crowded cities like New York, Delhi, Beijing, Tokyo, and others have many people owning small homes or baby playard. Furthermore, the rise in number of nuclear families, rapid urbanization, fast-growing real estate industry, and multi-functionality also regulate the market growth for the portable beds. 
However, fluctuating prices of the raw material required for the production of portable beds hamper the market growth for this product. High cost leads to high prices, therefore, hindering the global market growth.  
The growing trend toward living in rented apartments, surge in population owing to smaller living areas, penetration of online retail, and shift of customers toward affordable, multifunctional, and smaller furniture propel the market growth. 
Furthermore, the manufacturers of portable beds are making efforts to bring innovation in the portable beds, as per the need of the modern customer. For instance, manufacturers have made bookshelves that can be easily transformed into a bed, coffee table, and even into a dining table. Various aesthetically appealing features continue to fuel the market growth.

When you’re traveling as a couple any hotel room will do, as long as there’s a double bed. Obviously, when you travel with kids the sleeping arrangements require a bit more planning, such as a nursery cot, or bassinet. Once your kids are old enough to sleep in a regular bed, you only need to make sure you can get an extra bed in the room. But while they’re still young, bringing a travel toddler bed is usually a cheaper and better option. Choosing the best portable toddler bed for your child isn’t an easy task, there are many different types available. This detailed buying guide will make your choice for the best toddler travel bed a lot easier.

Most often you don’t have to pay for kids up until a certain age when using the existing beds. In other words, young kids often get to stay for free in their parents room. Bringing your own kids travel bed gives you the option to book a regular double room and still have a secure place for your kids to sleep. This opens up a much wider (and cheaper!) range of accommodations to choose from.

What is a toddler travel bed? 
A toddler travel cot is a toddler portable bed, made especially for travel purposes. It is lightweight and easy to transport. We’ll discuss the many different kids travel bed options and our choice for the best travel beds for toddlers later in this article. There are several types of toddler travel beds. You can choose between a fold up toddler bed, a toddler air mattress or a pop-up toddler bed. Travel with kids really is much easier with the right gear! The pros and cons of each type of travel beds for kids are discussed in the ‘Choosing a toddler travel bed’ section below.
While kids are flexible and generally easy to travel with, they like routine and predictability. It really helped our son to have his own portable child bed. A small space in an unfamiliar environment that was his and always the same. A kids portable bed is made specifically for travel. Kids travel beds are compact, lightweight and easy to carry. And a portable bed for toddler use creates a secure sleeping area for your little one.

Do you need a toddler travel bed?
There are only three situations I can think of when you might not need a portable travel bed for your kid(s):

1. you’re used to co-sleeping at home and will also do so while away
   
   
2. you don’t mind spending lots of money on expensive family rooms (in which case you might still want to take portable bed rails for travel)
   
   
3. you’ve pre-booked all your hotel rooms and are 100% positive they all provide a suitable sleeping solution for your kids such as a portable cot bed or a kids camping bed.
   

• Very often a toddler travel bed, especially inflatable toddler travel beds, are a lot less heavy than portable travel cribs
  
  
• Your kids have a safe and familiar place to sleep
  
  
• You can choose from a wider range of accommodations and don’t have to restrict yourself to the ones that offer family rooms
  
  
• You save money, because you don’t have to book expensive triple rooms or family rooms (which leaves you with more budget for fun stuff!)
  
  
• You have a spare fold out toddler bed to use at home
  

Good sleeping habits are important for your baby's physical and emotional well-being. An important part of establishing good sleeping habits is the sleep environment – where your child sleeps, the kind of crib or baby bed, the type of mattress, and so on.
Creating a safe sleep environment will also reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), which is when a baby younger than one year of age dies unexpectedly while sleeping. Putting your baby to sleep on his back reduces the risk of SIDS.
The Canadian Paediatric Society recommends that babies under one year of age sleep on their backs in cribs that meet Canadian Government safety standards. Babies should not sleep in their parents’ bed, which is called bedsharing. Adult beds are not safe for babies. Many large-scale studies have shown that bedsharing can put babies at greater risk for entrapment and suffocation.
If you want your baby to be near you during the night, you can put a crib in your room, next to your bed. This is called cosleeping. Many mothers find that this makes night-time breastfeeding easier. This type of sleeping arrangement may also further reduce the risk of SIDS.
Whatever you choose, here are some things you should know to help you and your baby get a good and safe night's sleep.
General guidelines

• For the first year of your baby’s life, the safest place to sleep is in the child’s own baby crib, on her back.
  
  
• When your baby can turn over on his own, there’s no need to force your baby into the back sleep position. Foam wedges or towel rolls to keep babies on their side should not be used.
  
  
• Infants should never sleep on pillows, air mattresses, waterbeds, cushions, soft materials or loose bedding. Even when you are travelling, your baby must have a safe place to sleep. Car seats and infant carriers are not to be used to replace the crib for your baby’s sleep.
  
  
• A baby should sleep in a room that is quiet, dark and at a slightly cool temperature.
  
  
• Consider dressing your baby in sleepers so that you don’t need a blanket to cover her.
  
  
• Keep your baby away from cigarette smoke. Babies whose mothers smoked during pregnancy, and babies who continue to be exposed to smoke after birth are at an increased risk of SIDS.
  
  
• Never nap or sleep with your baby or let your baby sleep alone on a couch, sofa or armchair. This increases the risk of suffocation.
  

• Be sure your baby cot meets government safety standards. 
  
  
• Place your baby to sleep on his back on a firm, flat surface. Do not use eiderdowns (a comforter filled with a type of down), comforters, bulky blankets, bumper pads or pillow-like items in your baby’s bed.
  
  
• Do not leave a bottle of milk or juice in your baby’s bed.
  
  
• Establish a calming bedtime routine that is consistent and predictable.
  
  
• Try to keep nap times and bedtime the same every day, even on weekends.
  
  
• Set aside 10 min to 30 min to do something special with your baby before bed. Depending on your baby’s age, this could be a quiet talk, quiet play or reading.
  
  
• Allow infants to fall asleep on their own so that they can learn to comfort themselves.
  

• 0 to 3 months: It’s normal for newborns to spend 14 to 17 hours1 asleep in a 24-hour day, broken into shorter periods to accommodate feeding, diaper changes, and interaction with their family. Breastfed infants usually need to eat more frequently than bottle-fed infants2, about every 2 hours versus every 3 hours. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine3 advises parents not to worry if their newborn’s sleep pattern doesn’t match the projections, as these amounts can vary before the first 4 months.
  
  
• 3 to 6 months: Starting at around 3 months of age, an infant’s daily sleep needs drop to 12 to 15 hours. Around this time, sleep also starts consolidating into longer periods4 as babies are able to go longer without feeding. Sometime during this period is when most babies start to sleep through the night, though there are exceptions to the rule.
  
  
• 6 to 12 months: From 6 months onward, babies do the bulk of their sleeping at night. However, other issues such as teething, growth spurts, illnesses, or sleep regressions may start leading to nighttime awakenings. Parents may opt to use more specific sleep-training strategies if babies aren’t sleeping through the night at this stage.
  

Which ride-on toy is best?
Learning to control a ride-on toy can be an exhilarating adventure for a child. However, the benefits go far beyond mere fun.
When using a ride-on toy, a child learns the fundamentals of balance and coordination while developing gross motor skills.
Each year, we scour the market in search of the best products for your particular needs to make shopping easier. If you would like to learn what makes a great ride-on toy and see our top-three choices for 2020, keep reading.
What you need to know before buying a ride-on toy
When shopping for a ride-on toy for your child, the first thing to consider is if it is age-appropriate. A ride-on toy that is for older kids may be dangerous for a younger child and lead to injuries. If, on the other hand, your child is too old for a ride-on toy, that means he or she will not be able to easily operate it and it might not support their weight. Again, this could lead to injuries. It is important to always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for age and weight restrictions.
When it comes to fuel, electric ride-on toy can be powered in a number of ways. Some models may need a parent to push the toy, while others require the child to perform some action, such as walking, peddling, or even wiggling from side to side, to propel the toy forward. There is also the option to purchase a ride-on toy that runs on battery power, so it can be driven like any other motorized vehicle. This last option is usually best for older kids.
It is important to realize that some ride-on toys are just vehicles while others have a plethora of features such as lights, sounds, storage space, and more. The number of extras you need will vary from child to child as some will be fascinated by beeps and honks while others will just want to ride.
While we’ve already mentioned size as it applies to the child’s age, parents also need to consider size as it pertains to storage. Some smaller models can easily be stashed away in a closet, but larger models may take up a considerable amount of room in the garage. Be sure you have adequate storage space for the ride-on toy that you are considering.
The last feature you will want to think about is the cost. While it is possible to find a durable child’s ride-on toy for $50, these models will be for the youngest kids, something that may be better suited for a playroom than the playground. As kids get older, their toys become more expensive. It is possible to spend $300 or more on a motorized vehicle that is suitable for an older child.

Benefits of Ride-On Toys for Kids
Parents have the privilege of helping their children develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. One of the ways they do so is through their choice of toys. For example, ride-on toys give parents an opportunity to help their children develop balance and coordination, motor skills, and a love of exercise.
We invite you to take a look at our selection of ride-on toys for children ages 1 to 6 years. And while you are browsing, keep in mind the following benefits of ride-on toys for kids:
 
1. Teaching Balance and Coordination
We all know just how difficult it is for small children to learn to walk. It takes an awful lot of balance and coordination just to sit up straight, let alone learn to stand and put one foot in front of the other. Encouraging your child to play with a ride-on toy helps a great deal here.
Our Giraffe Balance Bike offers a great example. With your help, your child can sit on this toy quite easily. Place the child in the seat, put his or her hands on the handlebars, and then gently hold him/her until you’re comfortable with letting go. Practice will help your child learn to balance on the seat even as he or she holds him/herself up with the handlebars.
 
2. Enhancing Motor Skills
In addition to balance and coordination, parents work with their children to enhance their motor skills. This is yet another one of the benefits of ride-on toys for kids. In addition to the Giraffe Balance Bike, consider a tricycles or a scooter. Both of these toys are designed to help children learn to use their legs to propel themselves forward.
Learning to steer the toys enhances motor skills in the arms as well. And of course, coordinating legs, arms, and eyesight pulls it all together.
 
3. Encouraging Exercise
A third benefit of ride-on toys for kids is encouraging them to exercise. They won’t know that’s what you’re doing but keeping them active with their ride-on toys is a natural and organic way to keep them exercising. And if you can encourage a love for this kind of play when they are young, it will hopefully carry through as they grow.
Ride-on toys are more than just objects for keeping kids entertained. They are toys that teach balance and coordination, enhance motor skills, and encourage exercise. What more could you ask from a child’s toy?

What makes a jogging stroller a jogging stroller? The standard, 4-wheeled baby jogger has certainly been used for jogging in past years. Those runs had to be carefully planned to cover only flat, smooth surfaces, and great care had to be taken in securing and padding the child while you ran, because the stroller had a tendency to skitter every which way on the path due to its shopping cart wheels.
Over the past decade, a new breed of baby buggy has evolved with three large fixed wheels, shocks, 5-point safety harnesses and drink holders for the child. Since our last stroller review in 2002, the jogging stroller has continued to develop, and the models available today offer unprecedented ease of use and safety, both for the runner and the rider.
Of course, one person's improvement is another person's scourge. And anyone who has ever tried to find the "regular" kind of toothpaste on the grocery shelves knows that having lots of options just makes decisions that much more complicated. In this guide, we break down choosing a stroller into the major variables that can make a stroller just what you're looking for or the next-best-thing-that-falls-just-short. Then we'll take a look at a selection of strollers that is available today and give you some tips for getting started running with your new stroller.

THE BREAKDOWN
Stability: Stability, of course, is a good attribute for a baby travel system that will carry your precious bundle for many miles. But a well balanced stroller is not a runner's friend. Turning a stroller when running depends on uneven distribution of weight among the three wheels so that the runner can easily and smoothly lift the front wheel incrementally to turn the stroller around a corner or bend in the road. We observed that many of the strollers that are made for walking as well as running were much more stable, making them more difficult to maneuver when running. Take into consideration how much of your stroller time will be spent running versus walking.
Front Wheel: Many jogging strollers available today offer a front wheel that can be either locked into the straight-ahead position that is best for running, or set free to swivel, which makes steering when walking much nicer. This decision is related to the stability issue above. If you will be using your stroller only for running, then you don't need to spend the extra dollars to get one with a swivel option on the front wheel. Running with the wheel in swivel mode is dangerous because running over even a small pebble with a swivel wheel at running speeds could send the stroller quickly veering in an unplanned direction.
But who uses the stroller only for running? If you live in a city or other area where space is limited, you'll find the swivel wheel of great assistance in maneuvering the stroller around stores, sidewalks and anywhere else you might take your child. However, if you live in an area where there is plenty of room in stores and parking lots and the sidewalks are wide and sparsely populated, you might get along just fine with a wheel that is always facing forward. We found that in rural West Virginia, the swivel wheel was a luxury but certainly not a necessity.
Handle Height: If you are an average-sized man, this is probably not going to be an issue for you. But if, say, you and your (shorter) wife will both be using this stroller for running, you'll want to look for one with an adjustable handle. Few situations are more frustrating than trying to do a decent run with a stroller handle that doesn't fit. Your arm swing is already restricted by pushing the stroller; if you have to hold your hands unusually high as well, you'll be much more tempted to hire a babysitter next time. Many companies offer a stroller with an adjustable height handle and while some accomplish this better than others, all were acceptable to our testers.
Wheel Width: The main reasons to consider wheel width are spacial and aesthetic. Some might feel self conscious pushing around a stroller that takes up more than half the sidewalk. Some of us just don't have space to store such a device when it is not in use. But the wider wheeled strollers tend to offer more space for carrying along supplies or errand material, provide a better fit for larger children and feel more stable than the strollers with more narrowly spaced wheels. The more narrow vehicles feel sleek and slim, and fit through doors more easily.
Hand Brake: When we saw our first strollers, we thought the hand brake was a cute accessory, one of those things they add on so they can have more bullet points in the features box. As soon as we started running with them, though, we realized they are truly a wonderful addition to a jogging stroller, particularly for those of us who live in hilly areas. The hand brake allows the runner to maintain form and pace when running downhill with the stroller, rather than having to sit back and act as the brake to keep from losing control of the stroller. This may not be a big deal on small or shallow hills, but with long steep hills, lacking a hand brake could create a significant break from your normal (and healthy) running form.
Folding: There are two main bullet points to consider for folding: How Small and How Easy. How Small applies to you if you have a small car or storage space. In that case, you'll probably want a stroller that folds twice as these tend to have the smallest profile when folded. How Easy, though, applies to any parent. If the stroller takes 4 hands to break down or set up, then you can bet it will be staying put together 100% of the time. Most strollers take at least two hands to break down, but some can be easily snapped fully into place with one hand. This is invaluable when your other hand is occupied with carrying or comforting a testy child, or holding on to any number of other things.

The Strollers
The biggest change since the last time we reviewed jogging strollers (in 2002) is the swivel-option front wheel. In the past, jogging strollers were for just that: jogging (or running, as we Americans tend to call it). So a family generally had to own a "regular" stroller and one used for running. Most major brands of jogging strollers now provide parents an option to get 2-in-1 with a front wheel that can be locked into place for running or turned loose and allowed to swivel, making the stroller much nicer to use for walking. The result is that while your stroller garage now requires only one parking place, the stroller has gotten more complicated as companies try to satisfy the needs of users in more situations. It is conceivable that parents who don't run at all would purchase one of these strollers since the big wheels and comfortable handles tend to make them much easier to push than the ones with the small plastic wheels.
The other big change since our last review is that the wheels, as a general rule, have gotten much smaller. The largest wheels in 2002 were 24 inches and many measured in around 20". In 2009, however, the largest wheel size, 16" was shared by several of the strollers and many were smaller.