Plate Compactors exert force on the ground using a large plate, usually made from steel that vibrates rapidly.
Plate compactors can be used to compact and repair asphalt and sub-base on driveways and parking lots. Rollers like these can get into tight spaces that larger rollers probably can’t.
Three types of Compactors are:
a) Single Plate Compactors: – It compresses one way only.
b) Compactors that Reverse: – It can be used forward and backward.
c) Heavy Duty Compactors :- Deep Compaction is commonly done, that are high performing.