Machineries
used for reducing the size of the waste materials through compaction is
called as compactors. Compactors are available in different shapes,
sizes and configuration. Normally the compactors are powered by the
hydraulics and are very useful. There are different types of compactors
like plate compactors, vibratory compactors, sheeps foot compactors,
steel rollers compactors with rubber tyres, etc.
Of many types of compactors the most important type of compactor is
Soil Compactor.
Applications
Compacting is the major application of compactors. They are mainly used
for compacting of :
- Roads both asphalt and concrete
- Pavements
- Highways
- Airport runways
- Smaller streets and town areas.
