Many people don’t know how to choose between steel wheel roller and tire roller when buying a roller. In fact, there are significant differences between steel wheel roller and tire roller in many aspects. The following is a detailed comparison between the two:
(steel wheel roller)
1. Structural characteristics
Steel wheel roller
The roller structure is diverse, including smooth roller, groove roller and sheep foot roller. Smooth roller has a wide range of applications, mainly used for urban road surface compaction.
According to the wheel axle layout, there are different types such as single-axle single wheel, double-axle double wheel, double-axle three wheels and three-axle three wheels.
Usually adopt articulated frame, hydraulic walking, hydraulic vibration, full hydraulic steering system.
Tire roller
The roller uses pneumatic tires, usually 35 on the front wheel and 46 on the rear wheel.
The tire can adjust the inflation pressure to meet different ground pressure requirements.
It also uses an articulated frame and an advanced hydraulic system, with two vibration frequencies and two-level amplitudes to meet the compaction needs of different thicknesses of pavement and various raw materials.
(tyre roller)
2. Working principle and compaction effect
Steel wheel roller
Mainly relies on its own gravity and vibration to compact the material.
The vibrating wheel serves as both a working wheel and a walking wheel, and the energy generated by vibration is transmitted to the material to make it dense.
The compaction effect is stable and suitable for various non-sticky soils, gravel, gravel mixtures and asphalt concrete materials.
Tire roller
The characteristics of the pneumatic tire are used to compact the pressed material.
The flexibility of the tire can cover the initial contact point of the material, giving the material a large vertical force to avoid cracks.
The “kneading effect” and horizontal compaction force of the tire can move the material particles in all directions to achieve the maximum density.
3. Applicable scenarios and flexibility
Steel wheel roller
Mostly used for surface layer compaction of asphalt pavement, with strict compaction requirements.
In highway construction, vibrating machines are suitable for compacting various non-cohesive soil layers, gravel, gravel mixtures and various asphalt concrete raw materials.
Tire roller
Applicable to a variety of road materials, such as slabs, asphalt, cement roads, etc.
Due to the flexibility of the tire, the edge collision damage to the curb is relatively small.
High-speed driving ability is strong, and the compaction work of the road surface or site can be completed quickly, especially suitable for sections with thin roadbed.
4. Other performance and characteristics
Steel wheel roller
The noise is relatively large.
The compaction performance is stable, but the amplitude and frequency need to be adjusted according to different materials.
Tire roller
Advanced design, fast driving speed, low fuel consumption.
The counterweight can be increased or decreased, and the tire inflation pressure can be changed to meet the compaction needs of different materials.
However, the tire is easily worn and needs to be replaced frequently.
In summary, there are significant differences between steel wheel rollers and tire rollers in terms of structural characteristics, working principles and compaction effects, applicable scenarios and flexibility, and other performance and characteristics. When choosing a roller, you should choose according to specific construction needs and conditions.
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Post time: Jul-22-2025