Compaction

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

Orange Hire’s rollers help create world-class playing fields

Compaction equipment for upgraded Penrith sporting facility

PROJECT: Jamison Park Synthetic Field construction
TIME PERIOD: Early 2021
EQUIPMENT SUPPLIED: Smooth drum rollers and padfoot rollers

About the project

Western Sydney’s Jamison Park is already a popular sports hub, but the addition of a $3.5M FIFA certified quality multi-purpose synthetic field will take the Penrith sports facility into the future.

The Read more