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New Quincy Aircompressor in my barn - mounting pad question

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Just picked up a new Quincy 5HP 80Gal 2 Stage compressor at Coastal Farm. They had a 25% off any one item today and yesterday and the compressor was $1839 -25% = $1379.25.

Now I have looked around for the anti vibration mounts and need some opinions as to which ones work the best. I see some that bolt to the concrete and the compressor, others that just bolt to the compressor. How likely are the ones that don't bolt to the concrete to move around, I would rather not drill additional holes into the concrete if I don't have to.

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Davefr said:
I just bought a set of these for my compressor. it does not move and I did notice that it made it a little quieter.

http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT?PMCTLG=00&PMAKA=62128400&partnerURL=http://catalogs.shoplocal.com/mscdirect/index.aspxopagename=shopmainPcircularid=16558Pstoreid=1040626Ppagenumber=1781Pmode=
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Dave,

so yours just sit there by gravity, there is no mechanical fastening? I am also looking at these from McMaster Carr.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/116/1355/=9x58jk

Scroll down to the "Heavy Duty Vibration-Damping Leveling Mounts" section, the last one has a load capacity of 600lbs each.

Thoughts.
 
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I have mine on hockey pucks ($1.20ea) Although you will have to drill holes, this solution works well. Holes are easy to fill if you decide to move the unit. Also, you may want to consider building a lean to type shed off the back of your shop to get the compressor out of the work area, you save floor space as well as reduce the noise inside the shop.
 
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I built a rolling platform for mine. I'm going to build a new platform and use these:

WoodRiver machine leveling caster 4-pack

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hilld said:
Dave,

so yours just sit there by gravity, there is no mechanical fastening? I am also looking at these from McMaster Carr.
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Yes, the neoprene is ribbed on both sides and the weight of the compressor seems to keep everything from dancing around. I see no need to attach anything.
 

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http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/MASON-Floor-Mount-Vibration-Isolator-4C877?Pid=search

I have tried pucks, and vibration pads, and let me tell you, this is the best I have had so far.

They are pricey compared to the others, but makes a HUGE difference in vibration and noise. The concrete would vibrate, and you could hear that and the other items in my garage.

I have my 80 gallon MiTm compressor on them, and would not look back. I bolted them into the ground as well. There is metal inside the mount.
 
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More on the Quincy!!!! Specs?...what motor came on it? !!! Nice deal on the unit - sux that I don't have a Coastal around here...
 
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That Quincy is a sweet compressor! It deserves to be permanently mounted! Hockey pucks are the way too go. Yeah, you need to drill 4 holes with a hammerdrill. Takes maybe 2 minutes to drill the holes. If you ever have to move it, take a 4" grinder and cut the concrete anchors off flush with the floor. Presto, filled holes! Mounted mine 4 years ago and haven't looked back.

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evintho said:
That Quincy is a sweet compressor! It deserves to be permanently mounted! Hockey pucks are the way too go.
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Why does a compressor need to be permanently mounted? Is it for earthquake reasons?

Yes, that's a nice compressor!!
 
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Using this on my quincy.I did not bolt it down it's just resting on those pads.
 

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"Why does a compressor need to be permanently mounted? Is it for earthquake reasons?"
Quincy requires it as the vibration resonants break parts on the compressor, eg belt guard, inter cooler copper pipe. Might add, it is only needed as Quincy cheaps out on these parts
 
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Pallet wood is too springy to make a good compressor mount, and will make vibration problems worse.

I made a 2x4 frame and put thin dense rubber pads under it. It does a good job keeping vibrations out of the concrete floor, and the compressor is steady when it runs. This is a 2 cyl side by side so lots of opportunities for vibration.

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Me; being a cheapskate; have gathered truck treads thrown off along the road. Cut into squares it makes good machine mounts.

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