Wacker Plate Compactors also known as compactor plates, wackers or wacker plates are fantastic machines that make working on patios, pathways, extentions, landscaping and other such jobs very easy.
The names wacker plate and wacker are derived from the name of Wacker Construction Equipment AG, a well-known manufacturer of these compactors.
The preperation of patios and block paving is one task that wacker plates are ideally suited to.
Block paving is very popular and has been for the last 30 years. And it is not very hard to see why. Block paving looks fantastic and can instantly transform a driveway. Once put down properly it can last a very long time as it is hard wearing and is also suitable in areas that undergo a lot of heavy duty loads such as airports, docks and freight yards.
Block paving and many other buildings and landscaping jobs take advantage of the work that can be easily achieved by wacker plates.
A compactor plate is one of many tools that can be used for compacting sub-grade soil. It is important to properly compact the sub-grade because compaction helps to increase its density thus increasing its ability to support very heavy loads and also minimise the chance of settlement as a result of weather conditions.
As well as vibrating plate compactors, other tools that can be used to carry out this task include rammer plates, vibrating rollers and static rollers.