Ground rollers

No serious construction process is complete without compacting the ground surface. A soil compactor is used at this stage of construction work. It stabilises the surface at the start of construction work, compacts gravel, crushed stone, sand or clay. The soil roller prepares the construction site, provides a solid foundation for the construction of buildings and roads, improving the density and stability of the soil and preventing its subsidence.

How a soil compactor works

The soil compactor compacts the ground by applying force. Prolonged movement back and forth or around its axis under the pressure of its own weight allows the roller to penetrate the ground and compress it, thus increasing its density. To increase the compaction efficiency of the ground surface, some rollers are equipped with a vibration function. It promotes even distribution of force and allows compaction of deeper layers of soil.

Types of soil compactors and their scope of use

There are several types of soil rollers, each of which is designed for specific purposes and has its own technical differences. Before buying a soil roller, it is necessary to understand what type of installation is suitable for the upcoming work.

Vibratory rollers

Suitable for compacting soil of various types, including clays and loams. This type of device is equipped with vibrating drums or plates that improve penetration into the soil layers.

Smooth rollers

Used for compacting sandy or gravelly soil. The flat, smooth drums create equal pressure on the surface.

Tine rollers

Designed for shrinkage of stony, corrugated soils. Toothed drums effectively penetrate into the soil, create uniform pressure and compact the layer qualitatively.

Pneumatic rollers

They function with the help of air pressure and are applicable when working on soft and wet soils.

Dimensions of rollers: choosing an efficient configuration

Rollers are also differentiated by the dimensional principle. The choice in favour of a particular type of roller depends on the properties of the soil, the conditions of the construction work as well as the individual requirements of the project. Small soil rollers weighing 3 - 5 tonnes are used for construction or reconstruction of car parks, playgrounds or sports grounds, as well as landscaping of homestead plots and construction sites. Buy a soil roller weighing up to 20 tonnes and more - for the construction of highways, when laying foundations, for rolling soil when laying pipelines and other similar processes.

Ground rollers SANY in Ukraine - a guarantee of quality and reliability

It is important to decide not only on the type of the necessary installation, but also with the manufacturer. A reliable manufacturer is a guarantee of durability of special equipment, without breakdowns and additional investments for its repair.

SANY company is an investment in quality, reliability, safety and efficiency

New and even second-hand installation of this manufacturer will provide a smooth working process without failures and delays, as well as ensure the fulfilment of tasks with minimal financial and time costs. Sale of soil rollers and other special equipment is carried out with delivery in Kiev and throughout Ukraine. Contact our managers for more detailed information - availability of models, current prices, technical differences of models and other information you are interested in.