The moniker aptly describes the machine: combination roller. Take a double drum vibratory compactor, swap out the rear drum for an axle carrying four tires, and a manufacturer can field a machine that ...

The asphalt paving industry serves the transportation needs of the general public, and the overall economic health of our country. Good roads facilitate the transportation of goods and keep people ...

There are three significant factors that influence the ability of a paving train to achieve specified or target density air void content on any paving project. The first is mix design, especially with ...

Benefits of intelligent compaction. How intelligent compaction works. Key efficiencies gained with intelligent compaction. BOMAG's Terrameter technology in a roller cab. The California Department of ...

Sakai America Inc., a North American leader in asphalt compaction technology, presents the availability of the TS160-4, a dedicated 3-ton class static pneumatic tire roller. Engineered for precision ...

Germany-based equipment manufacturer Weber MT has launched a new line of electric and battery powered compaction machines. Consisting of five models, the range includes three vibratory plates, a ...

Here’s a few best practices for compaction of driveways, parking lots and patch work By Brad Belvin and Dr. Yuki Tsukimoto from Sakai America  Compaction is a critical aspect of asphalt paving that ...