Multiquip MVC-88VGE/VGEWPLATECOMPACTOR- GENERAL INFORMATION, Definition of Plate Compactor

MVC-88VGE/VGEWPLATECOMPACTOR— GENERAL INFORMATION

Definition of Plate Compactor

The Mikasa MVC-88VGE/VGEW 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 MVC-88VGE/VGEW 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 5800 vpm (vibrations per minute). The travel speed of the compactor is approximately 56 feet/minute (17 meters/minute).

Engine

The Mikasa MVC-88VGE/VGEW Plate Compactor is equipped with a Robin EX170D54011 air cooled, 4-cycle gasoline engine. The engine drives an eccentric weight at a high speed to develop a compaction force.

Controls

Before starting the MVC-88VGE/VGEW Plate Compactor, identify and understand the function of the controls and components.

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