What is a smooth drum roller

Smooth drum rollers use static pressure, vibration and impact to compact materials such as gravel, rocks, sand and asphalt. Many road construction projects utilize smooth rollers, also known as vibratory rollers, to create flat and smooth surfaces. They are the one of the most popular types of road rollers available to rent. Typically there are 2 smooth roller models used, that is, the single-drum roller and the double-drum roller.

Single-drum roller

This type of smooth roller has one steel drum at the front end with pneumatic tyres at the back. It is also called a road roller or steamroller. Due to its sturdy tyres, it has quality traction.

Double-drum roller

As opposed to the single-drum roller, the twin-drum roller has 2 steel drums with 1 found at the front and 1 located at the back. As a result, the drums move the roller forward and backwards, not the tyres. Because it lacks tyres, this type of machine does not have great traction.

The smooth roller works best at construction and roadwork job sites. Single-drum rollers compact soil, gravel and asphalt and prepare the surface for driveways, sidewalks and foundations. They create a smooth and flat ground surface. The double-drum roller is mostly utilized for asphalt compaction and other aggregate base materials. It works best on projects involving roads, paths, playgrounds and parking lots.