Plate compactors fall into one of three categories: single plate compactors that move in only a forward direction, reversible which move in forward and reverse, and high performance/heavy-duty plate compactors. The handle of a plate compactor plays a key roll. It can be mounted in the center or back of the unit. It can be a swinging handle allowing for easier maneuverability. And it could also be an anti-vibration hadle for increased operator comfort. Equipment is a key element in paving and pavement maintenance.
When hovering, hummingbirds hold their bodies upright and flap their wings horizontally in a shallow figure-8. As the wings swing back they tilt flat for a moment before the wings are drawn. Most hummingbirds flap their wings about 50 or so times a second.
Hummingbirds fly by day when nectar sources such as flowers are more abundant. Flying low allows the birds to see, and stop at, food supplies along the way. They are also experts at using tail winds to help reach their destination faster and by consuming less energy and body fat. Research indicates a hummingbird can travel as much as 23 miles in one day.