News

A high-quality petrol concrete saw can make most building and landscaping projects easier by allowing you to smoothly cut through concrete or similar surfaces with specially designed equipment. But do you know when to replace your concrete saw? In this post, Meiwa discusses the five signs you should look out for so that you know when you need to invest in new concrete cutting equipment.   Slow Cutting Speed If your petrol concrete saw or hard rock concrete cutters are cutting more slowly than usual, it could be a sign that they need to be replaced. A slow cutting speed...

A vibratory roller compactor is a form of compactor that uses a combination of static and dynamic forces to enhance the load-bearing capacity of the surface. For compaction applications, this type of roller is more efficient than others. A vibrating roller compactor features a drum that may be used to densify dirt, asphalt, or other materials. Densification is accomplished by transmitting vibrations to the surface. Read on to find out what types of projects might be suited to the use of a vibrating roller compactor and which types of rollers are best for each application. Drum roller compactors come in...

Investing in new construction equipment is always a big decision and you want to make sure you have a sound reason to do so. New plate compactors may be a significant investment, but here are four reasons why it’s a great idea to upgrade soon and some suggestions for plate compactors for sale NZ-wide, by Meiwa. Improved Performance The improved performance of modern plate compactors could be a reason in itself to invest in new machines. The best plate compactor will get the job done more quickly and to the very highest standards, helping you to keep your project on...

What are the most common applications for a plate compactor NZ-wide? This type of machinery is used across a wide variety of projects including residential and commercial construction and landscaping and civil works. There’s a plate compactor for every type of job and material. In this post, Meiwa discusses how you might use a petrol plate compactor on your project, whether you’re carrying out small landscaping jobs or large-scale road surfacing or repair projects. Residential Building A petrol plate compactor is often used on residential building projects to increase the load-bearing capacity of a particular surface so that construction takes...

On a construction site, soil compaction is one of the most common processes that needs to be carried out to get a job done safely and effectively. Drainage is one of the early stages of any construction site ensure a long-term, solid and stable site – tamping rammers are the essential tool for compacting soil in drains and around pipes. But what kind of soil are tamping rammers suited for? What’s the average tamping rammer price? And how powerful does a tamping rammer need to be to function effectively? The team at MEIWA have done the research so you don't have to....