Compaction Equipment Rental (14)

Compaction equipment is used to compact soil, gravel, and asphalt so that surfaces are free of air pockets, which may cause them to shift unevenly during construction. To establish a level foundation for roads, or even backyard projects like pavement stone installation, compaction equipment is necessary.

There are different types of compaction equipment for each stage of the construction process, but they are generally separated into two groups: single drum ride-on rollers and double drum ride-on rollers. Single drum ride-on rollers come with either a smooth drum or a padfoot drum roller. Smooth drum rollers, also called steam rollers, are commonly used for flattening asphalt. Padfoot rollers are used for distributing uniform compaction in the soil to create sturdier foundations for roads.

Double drum rollers are heavier and more efficient than single drum rollers due to their steel drums, which weigh around a ton, and are typically applied before and after the pouring phase for roads and parking lots to flatten asphalt.