A compactor, as the name suggests, is a machine that is used to minimize or reduce the size of waste material, space or soil through the process of compacting.

Compactors are used for commercial and industrial recycling and waste use. They compress rubbish for nearly 80% less garbage. Compactors can be used for recycling aluminum cans, paper products or plastic bottles.

Among the other shape and size, compactors are mostly found in rectangular shape and large size that are managed hydraulically. In landfill areas, the waste materials are crushed by bulldozer beneath its wheels.

These compactors are meant for hydraulic operation with different loading configurations such as Walk-On, Ground-Access and Secured Indoor Chute. They are made of welded steel.

In construction area, there are mainly three kinds of compactors available such as the plate compactor, the “jumping jack” and the road roller.

The plate compactor has a large vibrating base-plate that is best suited for creating a level grade, while the jumping jack compactor has a smaller foot.

The application of the jumping jack compactor is made in order to compact the backfill in narrow trenches for water or gas supply pipes.

Crushed rock is compacted as the base layer underneath stone foundations by the roller compactors.

For reducing the volume of non-recyclable waste as well as curb nuisance such as smell and rodents, trash compactors are used in many retail or service businesses like restaurants, fast food, and hotels.

Cardboard, plastic, paper, foil, cans, and aluminum are some waste products that are compacted with the help of baler compactor that enables safe and solid compaction of waste.


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