A drum roller compactor is a common piece of compaction equipment used in the construction of roads, highways, driveways, etc. Thanks to its weight, drum roller compactor can easily compress and level different kinds of materials like sand, gravel, asphalt, etc. Generally, drum rollers are designed with a metal body and have at least one steel drum. Some drum rollers have two or even more drums for higher compaction on the ground. Usually, the driver operates the drum roller compactor from the cabin of the machine, but in some models, the operator pushes the machine on the ground in order to create flat and smooth surface.
Although drum roller compactor is considered a modern piece of compaction equipment, drum rollers have been used for centuries now. In the beginning, horses were used to pull the drum roller on the ground. Later, the horses have been replaced with steam engines. Today, various models and types of drum rollers can be found on the market, powered by gas or diesel. Every drum roller model has its own unique characteristics and is used for completing specific compaction task.
The basic element of the roller compactor is the drum that is attached to the machine. The weight of the drum compresses and compacts the materials as the drum roller compactor moves on the ground. The weight and the size of the drum can vary depending on the model and the nature of the work. For example, the drum of the manual drum roller compactor can have weight of around 50kg. This roller model however is not ideal for construction of roads, but is instead used for the construction of walkways and other smaller construction projects. Heavier drum roller compactors (drum weight around 20-25 tons) are required for the construction of roads.
The total weight of the drum roller compactor can be increased depending on the nature of the work, especially when higher ground compaction is required. This can be achieved by adding water to the drum. The water increases the weight of the drum, and it can be drained once the construction project is over. Because of the enormous weight, the big sized drum rollers cannot be transported easily from one place to another. Therefore, in some cases several smaller drum rollers are used for the needs of a single construction project. Using several small rollers may increase the total costs, however, the job will be completed more effectively and with no delays.
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