Want to service your soil compaction? See our mechanical soil compactors and soil density compaction moulds for various soil moisture-density tests.
We have automatic and manual soil compactors to suit the quantity of testing for your project. Our soil testing equipment also has different compaction mould sets, components, hammers and more to help you measure the moisture in your soil.
See the soil compactor and compaction moulds below:
The Automatic Mechanical Soil Compactor has improved features such as functional accuracy, ease of use, reliability and safe operation for your laboratory.
Soil in the lab can also be compacted into cold rolled steel tubing moulds at varying moisture contents using the Manual Standard Soil Compaction Hammer or the Manual Modified Soil Compaction Hammer. These moulds are plated for rust resistance for durability and longevity.
Certified MTP only has access to supplies with high quality products that increase soil density and load bearing capacity without destroying the soil. You can use a soil compactor and mould to build solid foundation.
Why Soil Compaction
Soil compaction is important in construction projects as it provides access to structural integrity and a solid foundation for buildings. You can’t build solid foundations or meet code requirements for long term stability. Our moulds meet AASHTO T specifications for accurate testing. We offer products such as the soil compactor designed to keep your soil stable. The base plate plays a crucial role in securing the mold during soil specimen preparation, ensuring it remains in place.
Know more about soil compaction and its importance in construction before you choose.
Load Bearing Capacity
Compacted soil provides a solid and stable foundation. Increasing the soil density means roads, buildings and other big infrastructures can be supported without deforming or failing. Use a standard compaction mould with 1/30 cu. ft. mould volume to achieve the required soil density and strength criteria. The denser your soil area is, the more weight it c
Prevents Settlement
Not compacting soil can create air voids and access particles that cause settlement. This is the downward movement of the ground due to physical stress on the surface. A detachable collar allows for adjustments to the mould size, makes it more versatile. A denser soil matrix can be achieved with our products as compactors and moulds push loose soils together to provide a solid foundation.
Slope Stability
Soil compaction is essential for geotechnical structures such as dams, retaining walls, and highways. The detachable extension collar firmly attaches the mold to the base plate, ensuring access and stability during the compaction process. By minimizing water infiltration and soil movement with a soil compactor, these structures can remain secure, mitigating the risks of erosion and landslides. Enhanced structural integrity will help you fulfill project requirements and comply with mandatory building codes.
Drainage and Moisture Control
Enhanced drainage and moisture management will regulate water levels in the soil, preventing issues like swelling and erosion. By compacting your soil using our products, you can access a controlled subgrade that will prolong the durability of your project.
Selecting the right product for soil compaction is crucial for achieving optimal results. Various types of the soil compactor are available, each designed for specific project needs.
The mechanical soil compactor are used for their efficiency and accuracy in compacting soil specimens. These machines are for big projects where precision and reliability is important. For small projects or populated areas, handheld compactors is a cost effective solution to increase soil density without the need for heavy equipment.
Vibratory plate compactors are effective for granular soils such as sand, gravel, or silt. They utilize vibration to settle soil particles, creating a solid and dense foundation. Meanwhile, smooth drum rollers excel with cohesive soils, like organic clay and clayey silt, ensuring a smooth and even surface.
Automatic soil compactors has significant improvement in functional accuracy, ease of use, reliability and safe operation. These features makes them suitable for big projects where consistency and efficiency in compaction is required. For laboratory use, the manual soil compactor like Manual Standard Soil Compaction Hammer and Manual Modified Soil Compaction Hammer is used to compact soil specimens at different moisture content.
The soil compactor can be categorized by its operational principles: static, dynamic, and vibratory compactors. Static compactors use the machine's weight to compress the soil, while dynamic compactors rely on impact force. Vibratory compactors, as their name implies, use vibration for compaction. Each type has its unique advantages and is suited for different soil conditions.
Proctor molds are cylindrical containers that can measure and compact soil samples for testing, conforming to ASTM and AASHTO standards. A soil compaction mold shows its specifications and usage in compacting soil specimens.
They provide controlled environment to extract soil and measure weight, dimensions and density. Those in construction or geotechnical engineering must use these molds in quality control.
Here are the key reasons why compaction molds are essential.
Standardizes the compaction process: Soil molds will determine if your samples meet your project requirements in a controlled environment. You can use this to do a strength test or to ensure your soil is consistent during construction.
Achieves the required density and strength criteria: By following soil compaction methods you can create a high grade foundation to prevent structural failure and settlement. Using rollers from Certified MTP will also give you more soil compaction force with fewer passes.
Evaluates soil density easily: A soil compactor and mold will measure the density of cohesive soils to meet industry standards. Compaction provides stability and performance in construction which ensures safety of buildings and prevents defects.
Provides data for testing: With compaction molds you can use quantitative data to make better decisions in the construction industry.For instance, overly moist soil won’t compact effectively, prompting the need to invest in improved soil moisture levels.
There are few things to consider when selecting a soil compactor and compaction mold from our products. You need to choose equipment that can meet the quantity of testing for different soil compaction projects. You should focus on high quality machines, rollers and models that fit your project requirements, soil condition and testing standards in construction or engineering.
One important factor is the type and weight of the soil. Vibratory plate compactors work well with granular soils such as sand, gravel, or silt, while smooth drum rollers are better suited for cohesive soils like organic clay.
Larger projects will require bigger machines to compact larger areas of soil. For small project, a handheld compactor should be small enough to compact soil in densely populated areas.
Another thing to consider is that plate compactors are good for shallow depth and vibratory soil compactor machines can compact deeper. Depending on the soil condition you should also use a mold that can access moisture below the surface.
Soil compaction is critical for building strong and safe structures. Our molds have wing nuts for securing to base plates. We have each soil compactor, molds, rollers and machine models for your construction project.
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