Plate Compactor Applications

Clear the Confusion:   • Compactor = All soil compaction equipment (umbrella term)   • Road Roller = Only drum-based machines (a compactor subtype)   • Chinese Compactor = Chinese-made compaction equipment (cost-effective solution)    4 Key Compaction Machines Explained   1. Road Rollers       - For: Highways, asphalt, deep soil compaction      - Choose When:        - Paving roads → Double-drum rollers        - Compact heavy soils → Single-drum vibratory rollers    2. Plate Compactors       - For: Trenches, tight spaces, sand/gravel      - Golden Rule: "Narrow areas + granular soils = Plate compactor wins"      - Never Use: On asphalt (causes surface damage)    3. Rammers      - For: Slopes, vertical surfaces, clay      - Critical Warning: Banned on asphalt (shatters pavement)    4. Specialty Equipment:      - Trench rollers (for pipelines)      - Landfill compactors (waste sites)    5 Selection Rules 1. Match Material to Machine:      - Asphalt → Double-drum roller      - Soil/gravel → Single-drum roller      - Trenches → Plate compactor      - Clay/slopes → Rammer    2. Prioritize Chinese Compactors When:      - Budget matters (30-50% cheaper than Western brands)      - Fast global support needed (24hr spare parts)      - Customization required (desert/high-altitude models)    3. Avoid These Mistakes:      - Using plate compactors on asphalt      - Buying oversized rollers for small projects   4. Verify Certifications:      - CE Mark (EU compliance)      - ISO 3450 (safety standard)