Plate Compactors

Yes, at Flexihire, we offer flexible rental options for plate compactor equipment. Whether you need equipment for a few hours, days, weeks, or even months, we can tailor the rental period to match your project timeline.

Plate compactors can be used on various surfaces, including soil, gravel, sand, asphalt, and other compactable materials. However, it's essential to ensure that the material being compacted is suitable for the specific plate compactor model and weight capacity. Our team can provide guidance on the compatibility of plate compactors with different surface types.

When choosing between a plate compactor and [rammer])compaction-equipment/rammers), it’s important to understand the differences between the soil types. Typically, there are two different soil types. Granular Soils: like gravel and sand, are loose soils that can be compacted regardless if they are wet or dry. They tend to crumble when picked up and have no cohesive strength, therefore they can’t typically be moulded like cohesive soils. Rammers are most suited to granular soils. Cohesive Soils: typically have a high clay content and hold together firmly. They need to contain a certain amount of moisture to help ensure proper compaction. If they are too wet or dry, air bubbles or improper compaction may occur. Plate compactors are best suited to cohesive soils.

Plate compactors require proper safety precautions to ensure safe operation. It is crucial to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots. Familiarise yourself with the manufacturer's instructions and recommended operating procedures which can be found in our Info Hub.