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At Trade Smart we offer a wide range of concrete tool supplies including PowerTrowels. PowerTrowels are the main piece of equipment needed when finishing concrete.   In this blog, we will highlight the benefits of both, to see which one will best suit your needs.    The Size Of The Job Is The Number One Factor   One of the most important factors to think about when choosing between a Walk-behind or a Ride-on Trowel is how large the job is that you are undertaking. This will help you determine which one is most suited. If the work is for a...

In some warehouse and industrial spaces, it’s not always possible to have heavy-duty Drums or Padfoot Rollers on hand. In these cases, light compactor equipment can fill the gaps, getting the job done on a number of tasks.  Within this category are rammers, manual rollers and vibrating plates. These are lightweight enough to put into a ute or van but still carry the capacity to offer strength for interior paths, floors and roads. So here are your options and when each type is most suitable. Common Types Of Light Compaction Equipment Rammers Of all the manual compactors, vibrating rammers are...

Effective compaction is the base of any building project, whether it is a new patio, a new house or a new road, the ground must be properly compacted in order to provide stable support for the structure’s foundations. With such an important job, it is essential that the right equipment is used in order to achieve thorough and proper compaction from the beginning.  The main advantages of compaction equipment are that they are low cost, lightweight, and easy to transport and operate. Compactors can be used for projects both large and small and not only ensure a suitable base is...