What is a pad foot roller used for?

Padfoot rollers are a type of compaction roller. There are a few different types of compaction rollers that you can choose from. Your choice should be based on the size of the site and the type of soil you’re working with. Just like the other rollers, padfoot rollers are chosen for a project based on what it will be used for.

How does it work?

Padfoot rollers use pressure, vibrations and impact to compact the materials they are working on. They also use manipulation which is great for compaction jobs that require a uniform look throughout. Padfoot rollers can increase the strength of the soil because of the tapered pads on the roller that compact the soil.

What is it used for?

Padfoot rollers are useful for projects where you need to compact soil at great depths. The padfoot roller is slightly smaller than its counterparts which makes is much easy to move around in smaller spaces. An example of a job for a padfoot roller is filling trenches because of its manipulation force and manoeuvrability. The padfoot roller can easily fit into a narrow trench and will compact the trench with a uniform look. The soil that padfoot rollers work well with is soil that is combined with cohesive materials such as clay. The padfoot roller should not be used for jobs that require quick turnaround time as the roller works best with materials such as rock and clay at slow speeds.