Compaction

The Ultimate Guide to Compaction Rollers

Compaction rollers play a vital role in construction, roadwork and landscaping. These machines are designed to compress soil, gravel, asphalt, and other materials to create stable and durable surfaces. Whether you’re building a road, preparing a foundation, or landscaping for a carpark, choosing the right compaction roller is needed for the job’s success. This guide covers everything you need to Read more

Which roller is best for asphalt roads?

Orange Hire supplies rollers for road, paving and asphalting projects.

Rollers are a very important part of any road construction project. Whether you need to spread bulk asphalt evenly or smooth out the final stages of a new road, there is a roller that can help you get the job done.

But which roller should you use?

There are many Read more

Safe roller operation for civil contractors

Like all heavy machinery, vibratory rollers can be dangerous and there are some situations that an operator should be mindful of to complete a job safely.

Whether you’re using a smooth drum or padfoot roller, all are big, heavy machines, and they present a high possibility for crushing injuries if not used correctly.

This could be due to rollovers, Read more