The Latest Compaction Innovations

by Jenny Lescohier
Created: March 14, 2012

Leading manufacturers advance the state of the art of compaction through the use of metering devices, ergonomic features and more durable components.

The remote control system on Wacker Neuson trench rollers is completely sealed to withstand dust and water on the jobsite.
The remote control system on Wacker Neuson trench rollers is completely sealed to withstand dust and water on the jobsite.
BOMAG has taken the intelligent compaction technology from its heavy rollers and incorporated it into mid-size and heavy reversible plate compactors.
BOMAG has taken the intelligent compaction technology from its heavy rollers and incorporated it into mid-size and heavy reversible plate compactors.
The COMPAS (compaction analyzing system) on Mikasa reversible plate compactors helps operators avoid costly over-compaction.
The COMPAS (compaction analyzing system) on Mikasa reversible plate compactors helps operators avoid costly over-compaction.
Select Multiquip Mikasa rammers are now powered by the Subaru ER12 rammer engine.
Select Multiquip Mikasa rammers are now powered by the Subaru ER12 rammer engine.
Wacker Neusons' Smart Combi 2 infra-red control system requires the operator to see the machine in order to operate it, increasing safety on the jobsite.
Wacker Neusons' Smart Combi 2 infra-red control system requires the operator to see the machine in order to operate it, increasing safety on the jobsite.
The remote control system on Wacker Neuson trench rollers is completely sealed to withstand dust and water on the jobsite.
The remote control system on Wacker Neuson trench rollers is completely sealed to withstand dust and water on the jobsite.
Manufacturers are designing compactors to minimize fatigue and reduce the risks associated with hand-arm vibration.
Manufacturers are designing compactors to minimize fatigue and reduce the risks associated with hand-arm vibration.
Weber MT introduced compaction metering on plate compactors in 2004. Today, many manufacturers are incorporating the technology into their designs.
Weber MT introduced compaction metering on plate compactors in 2004. Today, many manufacturers are incorporating the technology into their designs.

Also designed for durability, the Wacker Neuson Smart Combi 2 infra-red control system is used on the RT trench roller and both the DPU 7060Ft and DPU 130 reversible plates, Schulenberg says. “The SC2 is Wacker Neuson’s exclusive remote control system. It’s a completely sealed design that can withstand the worst dust and water a jobsite can offer. In addition, the patented infra-red system is the safest system available since it requires the operator to see the machine in order to operate it. It also creates a safety zone around the operator where the machine cannot operate and injure the operator. Other machines use radio remote systems that allow the operator to control the machine when they cannot see it. This is a big safety risk on jobsites because the operator could unknowingly move the machine and put another worker in danger.”

Stenz notes that safety always has been important for BOMAG as well. “To avoid interferences having several machines operated with usual remote controls on the same jobsite and at the same time, our articulated trench roller BMP 8500 is equipped with a radio remote control which is dedicated to its particular machine. It also has an operator safety system which will automatically stop the machine if it comes closer to the operator than 5 feet.”