Rollers are a very useful construction vehicle, as they can compact a variety of materials, including gravel, stone, asphalt and soil. Though they are most commonly used to lay down foundations for roads, their large size can be a disadvantage when it comes to other smaller construction projects.
This is why a more compact single drum roller from a UK Mecalac dealer can come in handy, as it is designed to work on a smaller surface area. For instance, they can be used on footpaths and cycle lanes that would not have the room to fit in a much bigger road roller.
Compact rollers can also be used on playgrounds, where it would be difficult for a large vehicle to access. As single drum rollers are handled by a person, they can be taken to areas where there is no road access. They can also be used in tight spaces, making them an ideal choice when small repairs need to be made.
For these reasons, they are also regularly used in landscaping projects, compacting granular materials.
Due to their small size, they can be easily transported to construction sites, without having to be driven separately.
Thanks to rubber couplings located in the drum, this limits the vibration transfer into limbs. Therefore, the operator is unlikely to suffer from hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), which can result in permanent numbness in the hands or arms.
If the person regularly uses vibrating power tools, they are at risk of HAVS, which may also result in painful joints, muscle weakening, and potentially carpal tunnel syndrome.
However, single drum rollers have been designed to limit this vibration transmission into the arms and hands of the operator.
They also have a safety function that stops the power if the control lever is released. This means the operator has to continue holding the lever for it to work, and prevents the risk of the roller continuing to compact things if the operator loses control of the machinery.
