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DEFINITION OF PLATE COMPACTOR
The Mikasa MVH208DZ is a reversible plate compactor
designed for efficient compaction of sand, gravel and
cohesive soils. This plate compactor is a powerful
compacting tool capable of applying a tremendous force
in consecutive high frequency vibrations to a soil surface.
Its applications include compacting for road, embankments
and reservoirs as well as backfilling for gas pipelines, water
pipelines and cable installation work.
VIBRATORY PLATES
The vibratory plates of the compactor produce low
amplitude high frequency vibrations, designed to compact
granular soils and asphalt.
The resulting vibrations cause forward motion. The engine
and handle are vibration isolated from the vibrating plate.
FREQUENCY/SPEED
The compactor's vibrating plate produces a vibration
frequency of 5,200 VPM (vibrations per minute). The
travel speed of the compactor is approximately 89 ft/min
(27 meters/min).
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GENERAL INFORMATION
ENGINE
This plate compactor is equipped with a Hatz 1B30 air
cooled, 4-cycle diesel engine. The engine drives an
eccentric weight at a high speed to develop a compaction
force.
NOTICE
The MVH208DZ plate compactor is shipped from the
factory without the battery. Battery can be purchased
locally. Reference Table 1 for battery specifications.
CONTROLS
Before starting the plate compactor identify and understand
the function of all the controls and components.
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