The Markings

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If a precious metal item weighs less than a certain amount it is not compulsory to apply a hallmark. The minimum weight thresholds are: These markings must be perfect to the millimetre if you’re to get the best out of your court. Tennis court markings have been how they are for over a century now and will help you enjoy tennis the way it is meant to be played. Avoid simply “eye-balling” these markings when painting them to ensure you have a great tennis court to play on.

The speed ratingtells you the maximum speed the vehicle should travel while using those tyres. Exceeding this speed can generate heat the tyre isn’t designed to handle, and can cause a blowout. These speeds will generally be in excess of the maximum speed you can travel on British roads, which by law should be adhered to. It’s worth remembering that other countries have their own hallmarking standards, so the hallmark you see on your gold may well differ. Here is a table of common hallmark fineness stamps:Otherwise known as lane dividers, these markings are white in colour and feature short, broken white lines which you should drive within. Repainting your markings with fresh white paint will allow you to better see the court's boundaries and the important areas of the court, such as the service boxes. If the lines have faded or gaps have started to appear in the lines due to excessive friction from your tennis shoes, then now would be a good time to repaint. How to remove old tennis court markings The DoC must be signed by an individual working for the manufacturer or his authorised representative, and indicate the employee’s function. CE marking enforcement

The Hallmarking Act 1973 stipulates the use of the above symbols to identify the precious metal. This millesimal stamp number tells us the precious metal content.TRACTION (grip) and TEMPERATURE (resistance to overheating) markings, in Europe should have the A value at least. The TREADWEAR marking (wear resistance) will help you to select tyres that have a longer service life. The service description explains the load index and speed rating of the tyres, and is represented by two/three numbers and one/two letters. These codes are universal and are used by all manufacturers. If you manufacture a product you need to establish the technical documentation required by the directive(s) for the assessment of the product’s conformity to the relevant requirements, and for the risk assessment. You must be able to present the technical documentation and EC DoC to the relevant national authorities, if requested. 6. Placing the CE marking on your product and EC Declaration of Conformity

The CE marking must be placed on the product by the manufacturer, or by his authorised representative within the EEA or Turkey. It must be placed according to its legal format to the product or its data plate. It must be visible, legible and impossible to remove. If a Notified Body was involved in the production control phase, its identification number must also be displayed. It is the manufacturer’s responsibility to draw up and sign an ‘ EC DoC’ proving that the product meets the requirements. That’s it, your CE-marked product is ready for the market. Using the CE marking This is one of the most important lines on the court as it dictates one edge of the court as well as where a player must stand when making a serve. The player has to stand behind the baseline when serving to the opponent; otherwise, it is classed as a fault. DOT- Department of Transportation - tyre properties are consistent with all the safety standards of the U.S. Department of Transportation. Next to this marking, a 12-digit identification code or serial number is indicated. At the end of the DOT number, the tyre date code is shown.The first mark we see is the makers mark, telling us who manufactured the item (in this instance, H Samuel).