COMPACTOR

A piece of construction equipment that is used to smooth and level earth.  It is a machine that compacts the layers of various materials and reduces the thickness of the layers by removing the air pockets.

Example:

We always use the compactor after laying the base.

PLATE COMPACTOR:

A plate compactor, or vibrator compactor, is a device with a large vibrating baseplate used for creating a level grade. This tool is used in the paver installation process.

Example:

Plate compactor tools have the ability to create even levels and grading in order to have a stable base for the paving stones to be laid on.