GENERAL INFORMATION
Definition of Plate Compactor
The Mikasa MVC77 Series is a walk behind, plate compactor designed for the compaction of sand, mixed soils and asphalt. 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 has a frequency range between 5,800 vpm (vibrations per minute).The forward and reverse travel speed of the compactor is approximately 23 meters/minute (75 ft./minute).
Engine
The Mikasa MVC77 Series Plate Compactor is equipped with either a Honda or Robin air cooled,
Controls
Before starting the MVC77 Series Plate Compactor identify and understand the function of the controls and components as indicated on page 13 (Figure 1).
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