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Matching the right machine to your job can speed up the work and deliver better results. Allways Hire offer a range of machines so you can hire from us if you don’t have the right piece of equipment available for the location or soil type you’re working with.
In this article we take a look at the different types of roller available to hire – and when and where they can be used. If you want to match the right roller to your next job; then we’re ready to help. Call our team today.
In this article we’ll look at:
- Double Drum Rollers – used for sand, gravel or crushed rock, feature smooth drums front and back
- Rubber Tyre Rollers / PTR (pneumatic tyre roller) – best suited for asphalt and chipseal projects, feature rubber tyres for a smooth kneading action.
- Combi Rollers – for creating a smooth strong surface, combine compacting power of a steel vibratory roller with the finishing capabilities of a pneumatic roller
- Pad Foot Rollers – for compacting clay soil or heavy or cohesive types of dirt, feature a special roller that uses a higher pressure point to squeeze the soil
- Trench Rollers – for confined, hard to reach spaces, feature remote control operation for better safety.
- Grid Rollers – for coarse soil types and roading jobs, features heavy metal bars on the roller that create a grid pattern.
A quick introduction to rollers
You probably know what a roller is – but if you’re new to roading or construction; you might be looking for more information. Rollers are a highly effective tool for compaction in a range of situations.
Rollers have evolved to have features that are designed to work with specific materials or in particular locations. You can get the best results on your job by matching the right type of roller to the results you want to achieve.
Read on to explore the different types of roller available for your next project.
WHAT IS A SMOOTH DRUM OR DOUBLE DRUM ROLLER?
Smooth-wheeled or double drum rollers are most commonly used with sand and gravel or crushed rock, or with base courses and on asphalt projects. Smooth-wheeled rollers have limited traction so they’re better on the flat or at least a low gradient surface. They also work better with smoother surfaces.
Smooth-wheeled rollers are very efficient machines owing to their ability to smooth aggregate in both directions. Smooth Drum rollers feature a vibrating function to assist / help with compaction on both drums, or front or rear drums individually.
Book your Smooth Drum roller with Allways Hire. We have a range of rollers available for your next project. Explore your options on our website or book today.
WHAT IS A RUBBER TYRE ROLLER OR PNEUMATIC ROLLER?
Rubber tyre rollers or pneumatic rollers are best suited to roading and construction projects like large parking lots, subdivision streets and driveways. They are also used on chipseal projects.
The rubber tyre roller kneads the asphalt gently with a movement that creates a denser surface by driving the large particles lower and allowing the finer sands to come to the surface. The result is a better seal on the asphalt and a reduced chance of water getting in when it rains.
WHAT IS A COMBI OR COMBINATION ROLLER?
A combination roller brings together some of the best features of different types of roller into one: allowing you to enjoy great results when you’re looking for a smooth, strong surface.
Combination rollers bring together the compacting power of a steel vibratory roller with the finishing capabilities of a pneumatic roller. The finish these rollers achieve is of a high quality and dense, with less voids, therefore delivering a better seal. A combination roller usually achieves fewer passes than other rollers.
Hire a Combination Roller from Allways Hire today.
WHAT IS A SHEEPSFOOT OR PAD FOOT ROLLER?
The sheepsfoot roller is a great example of a tool that’s evolved to do a better job with a specific grade of material. Often used on construction, roading and dam projects, the sheepsfoot roller is best suited for the initial stages or subgrades of site compaction.
The pad foot roller uses its unique roller shape to work effectively with clay soil or heavy or cohesive types of dirt. By applying higher point pressure the roller creates a manipulative or squeezing effect. This is very effective when layering compacted soil.
Most sheepsfoot or pad foot rollers also have a variable vibration rate and pitch that helps you to achieve optimum compaction results.
Whatever job you’re working on, our team can help you find and hire the best equipment to get the results you need. Contact us today and we’ll be happy to share our expertise with your business.
WHAT IS A TRENCH ROLLER?
A trench roller is remote controlled for operator safety, and perfectly designed to work remotely and get the job done. Most trench rollers use a sheepsfoot drum for better traction in wetter, stickier soils. Sheepsfoot drums also make trench rollers more effective in sublayer compaction and forming a firm stable foundation for road surfaces after work is complete.
Trench rollers are used in pipeline construction, commercial and residential developments, industrial developments, infrastructure installations and for backfill work. Where compaction is required in confined or trench-like spaces, the trench roller is a safer way to achieve results.
Explore our trench rollers and book your hire today.
WHAT IS A GRID ROLLER?
Grid rollers are mainly used for roading applications, especially for subgrade work and layering of the subbase for road construction.
Grid rollers are designed with heavy metal bars that form a grid shape on the roller and deliver a high contact or point pressure. This special roller structure allows the grid roller to perform well with coarse soil types. Conversely grid rollers are not effective with clogging sticky clay soils.
HIRE THE ROLLER YOU NEED FROM ALLWAYS HIRE
Hire the roller you need for your next job from Allways Hire. We have a wide range of rollers and compactors available and our team of experts can help you pick the right one for your job. We make sure all of our equipment is hire ready so you won’t have to worry about reliability. You know you can count on our equipment to get the job done.
Explore our range of rollers today or contact our team to book your next job.
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