The soil compactor presses down at the top of the ground to remove as much air from the soil as possible.
The vibrating plate machine packs the plate to work by repeatedly knocking it on the top of the sand or gravel.
Whenever you install a sidewalk or driveway or build a building, a flat comp machine is required.
Uncompacted soil sinks in any structure above it and causes cracks.
Rent a vibrating tablet comp machine at any home improvement or heavy equipment rental company.
They're usually gas.
But there are also electric ones.
Use wide-top of smooth ground
So it's as smooth as possible.
This makes it easier to walk and push the vibrating tablet comp machine.
Wear safety glasses, earplugs, work gloves and steelToe work boots.
You also need a safety helmet if you are compaction the gravel.
Place the vibrating tablet comp machine on one side of the ground area to be compressed.
If applicable, insert the power cord and hold the handle firmly in one hand.
Turn on the power button with another hand.
Hold the handle firmly and slowly push the vibrating tablet comp machine forward.
When you reach the end of the area, turn around and push it directly in the opposite direction next to the first position.
Continue until you move the comp machine to the entire area.
Turn off the machine and reposition it to be perpendicular to the first set of rows.
Repeat this process to compress the entire area again.